Random Blog Description
v1.0by rndz · updated 15 years ago
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- Rank
- #46,056
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.8K
- 1,755 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Random Blog Description at a glance
Random Blog Description is a WordPress plugin by rndz with 10+ active installs, the #46,056 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Jun 30, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.1.4. Among the 2 plugins tagged “blogdescription”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats30 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Random Blog Description |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · +9.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
Rank over time
#46,056 · up 1,818 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #46,056 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #46,062 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #39,007 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #45,531 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #46,807 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #38,293 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #47,874 |
Growth %
Average +0.73% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +27.27% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0.2
- Tested up to
- 3.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 30, 2011
- Last updated
- Jun 30, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Random Blog Description
How many websites use Random Blog Description?
Random Blog Description 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 #46,056 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Random Blog Description been downloaded?
1,755 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Random Blog Description last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Jun 30, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is Random Blog Description compatible with the latest WordPress?
Random Blog Description’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, 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 Random Blog Description still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Random Blog Description have?
No one has reviewed Random Blog Description on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Random Blog Description?
The plugins most like Random Blog Description, by the tags they share, are Blog Designer Pack (30K+), BlockSpare (10K+) and Latest Posts Block (6K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.8K |
| Author | rndz |
| First released | Jun 30, 2011 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.0.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 30, 2011 |
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