As Malimbus is the earlier name, erected by Vieillot et al. in 1805, the remaining species of Ploceus, as well as Anaplectes rubiceps, could in future be assigned to Malimbus.
The current classification of Malimbus as a distinct genus, established by Vieillot et al. in 1805, is being considered for other species of Ploceus and Anaplectes rubiceps.