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Load Random Post

v1.0

by appsoln · updated 8 years ago

Load Random Post plugin loads any one post of any post type randomly.

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Rank
#48,258
Down3,606 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 11
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
6.7K
6,728 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +0% (30d)·Toward 20+ · ETA unknown

Load Random Post at a glance

Load Random Post is a WordPress plugin by appsoln with 10+ active installs, the #48,258 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on Feb 25, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 13 plugins tagged “random post”, it ranks #13. It was first released in 2018.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

144 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Load Random Post Compare series
Downloads over time: 29 days across 1 series.468Oct 9Oct 14Oct 18Oct 23Oct 28Nov 1Nov 6Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateLoad Random Post
Nov 6, 20265
Nov 5, 20266
Nov 4, 20268
Nov 3, 20266
Nov 2, 20266
Nov 1, 20265
Oct 31, 20265
Oct 30, 20264
Oct 29, 20264
Oct 28, 20265
Oct 27, 20265
Oct 26, 20264
Oct 25, 20266
Oct 24, 20264
Oct 23, 20265
Oct 22, 20264
Oct 21, 20264
Oct 20, 20264
Oct 19, 20265
Oct 18, 20265
Oct 17, 20266
Oct 16, 20265
Oct 15, 20265
Oct 14, 20264
Oct 13, 20265
Oct 12, 20264
Oct 11, 20264
Oct 10, 20266
Oct 9, 20265

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 11 · -21.4% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1214Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202611
Nov 7, 202613
Nov 5, 202614
Nov 4, 202614
Nov 3, 202614
Nov 2, 202613
Nov 1, 202611
Oct 31, 202615
Oct 30, 202612
Oct 29, 202615
Oct 28, 202615
Oct 27, 202614

Rank over time

#48,258 · down 4,557 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 12 days across 1 series.#35K#40K#45KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#48,258
Nov 7, 2026#44,652
Nov 6, 2026#39,679
Nov 5, 2026#40,510
Nov 3, 2026#40,031
Nov 2, 2026#44,342
Nov 1, 2026#47,849
Oct 31, 2026#34,817
Oct 30, 2026#46,743
Oct 29, 2026#38,169
Oct 28, 2026#37,770
Oct 27, 2026#43,701

Growth %

Average -1.99% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-20%0%20%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-15.38%
Nov 7, 2026-3.57%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026+7.69%
Nov 2, 2026+18.18%
Nov 1, 2026-26.67%
Oct 31, 2026+25.00%
Oct 30, 2026-20.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026+7.14%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #37770 → #40510Downloads +10%
    • Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0
Requires WordPress
3.0.1
Tested up to
4.9.35
Requires PHP
–
First released
Feb 25, 2018
Last updated
Feb 25, 2018
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Load Random Post

How many websites use Load Random Post?

Load Random Post is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #48,258 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Load Random Post been downloaded?

6,728 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats

When was Load Random Post last updated?

Version 1.0 came out on Feb 25, 2018 (8 years ago).

Is Load Random Post compatible with the latest WordPress?

Load Random Post’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Load Random Post still maintained?

Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Load Random Post have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Load Random Post?

The plugins most like Load Random Post, by the tags they share, are Random Post Plugin (3K+), Random Post for Widget (1K+) and Post Type Switcher (200K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 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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Load Random Post
Estimated installs≈ 11
Reported installs10+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads6.7K
Authorappsoln
First releasedFeb 25, 2018
Version1.0
Requires WP3.0.1
Requires PHP–
Last updatedFeb 25, 2018

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