Remove category link

Hook 'template_redirect' action hook and redirect if in category using wp_redirect

add_action('template_redirect', 'no_cat_archives');

function no_cat_archives() {
  if ( is_category() ) { wp_redirect( home_url(), 301 ); exit(); }
}

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