Infinite Scroll Random Post
v1.2by Gero Nikolov · updated 1 year ago
This plugin will implement AJAX loading (Infinite Scroll) for the article pages. The next article will be loaded when the user gets to the bottom of e …
- Rank
- #16,997
- Down96 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 95
- 90+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.9K
- 3,942 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Infinite Scroll Random Post at a glance
Infinite Scroll Random Post is a WordPress plugin by Gero Nikolov with 90+ active installs, the #16,997 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 20% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.2 came out on Aug 27, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 13 plugins tagged “open source”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats83 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Infinite Scroll Random Post |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 95 · -1.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 95 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 95 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 95 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 96 |
Rank over time
#16,997 · up 6 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #16,997 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,901 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,018 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,007 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,008 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,988 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,057 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,005 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,948 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,121 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,045 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,965 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,007 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,003 |
Growth %
Average -0.08% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -1.04% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.05% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.06% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.05% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.06% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.05% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.04% |
Active installs band
90+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 90+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #17007 → #17008
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.275%
- v1.025%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 1, 2020
- Last updated
- Aug 27, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Infinite Scroll Random Post
How many websites use Infinite Scroll Random Post?
Infinite Scroll Random Post is active on 90+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #16,997 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Infinite Scroll Random Post been downloaded?
3,942 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Infinite Scroll Random Post last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Aug 27, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Infinite Scroll Random Post compatible with the latest WordPress?
Infinite Scroll Random Post’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Infinite Scroll Random Post still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Infinite Scroll Random Post have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Infinite Scroll Random Post?
The plugins most like Infinite Scroll Random Post, by the tags they share, are Ajax Load More (30K+), Ultimate Infinite Scroll, AJAX Lazy load Plugin for Posts & Woocommerce (300+) and Catch Infinite Scroll (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 95 |
| Reported installs | 90+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 3.9K |
| Author | Gero Nikolov |
| First released | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 27, 2025 |
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