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Random Content

v1.6.5

by Jeremy Green · updated 7 months ago

Display random content anywhere on your WordPress site. Rotate testimonials, banners, CTAs, and more with a simple shortcode or widget.

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Rank
#4,093
Up2 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 3,220
3K+ reported · High
Total downloads
59.6K
59,580 all-time
Rating
4.8/5
35 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +64% (30d)·Toward 4K+ · ETA ~12d

Random Content at a glance

Random Content is a WordPress plugin by Jeremy Green with 3K+ active installs, the #4,093 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 21 times, 64% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 35 reviews. Version 1.6.5 came out on Mar 23, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “content rotation”. It was first released in 2012.

Chart time range

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

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

565 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Random Content Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.102030Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateRandom Content
Nov 7, 202622
Nov 6, 202621
Nov 5, 202624
Nov 4, 202612
Nov 3, 202625
Nov 2, 202617
Nov 1, 202622
Oct 31, 202617
Oct 30, 202621
Oct 29, 202621
Oct 28, 202621
Oct 27, 202615
Oct 26, 202623
Oct 25, 202623
Oct 24, 202616
Oct 23, 202635
Oct 22, 202627
Oct 21, 202636
Oct 20, 202621
Oct 19, 202626
Oct 18, 20267
Oct 17, 202614
Oct 16, 202616
Oct 15, 202610
Oct 14, 202614
Oct 13, 202610
Oct 12, 20266
Oct 11, 202611
Oct 10, 202620
Oct 9, 202612

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 3,217 · -0.2% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.3.2K3.2K3.2KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20263,217
Nov 7, 20263,217
Nov 5, 20263,217
Nov 4, 20263,212
Nov 3, 20263,209
Nov 2, 20263,210
Nov 1, 20263,211
Oct 31, 20263,213
Oct 30, 20263,215
Oct 29, 20263,216
Oct 28, 20263,222
Oct 27, 20263,222

Rank over time

#4,093 · up 20 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#4.1K#4.1KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#4,093
Nov 7, 2026#4,095
Nov 6, 2026#4,093
Nov 5, 2026#4,092
Nov 4, 2026#4,097
Nov 3, 2026#4,100
Nov 2, 2026#4,095
Nov 1, 2026#4,096
Oct 31, 2026#4,100
Oct 30, 2026#4,097
Oct 29, 2026#4,106
Oct 28, 2026#4,106
Oct 27, 2026#4,104
Oct 16, 2026#4,113

Growth %

Average -0.01% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 2026+0.16%
Nov 4, 2026+0.09%
Nov 3, 2026-0.03%
Nov 2, 2026-0.03%
Nov 1, 2026-0.06%
Oct 31, 2026-0.06%
Oct 30, 2026-0.03%
Oct 29, 2026-0.19%
Oct 28, 20260.00%

Active installs band

3K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.2.9K3K3.1KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20263K+
Nov 7, 20263K+
Nov 6, 20263K+
Nov 5, 20263K+
Nov 4, 20263K+
Nov 3, 20263K+
Nov 2, 20263K+
Nov 1, 20263K+
Oct 31, 20263K+
Oct 30, 20263K+
Oct 29, 20263K+
Oct 28, 20263K+
Oct 27, 20263K+
Oct 16, 20263K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #4106 → #4092Downloads +0%
    • Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11

Versions in use

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

  • v1.671%
  • v1.424%
  • Other5.2%

Rating trend

4.8★★★★★35 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.6.5
Requires WordPress
5.0.1
Tested up to
6.9.11
Requires PHP
–
First released
Oct 19, 2012
Last updated
Mar 23, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Random Content

How many websites use Random Content?

Random Content is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,093 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Random Content been downloaded?

59,580 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 21 times. See download stats

When was Random Content last updated?

Version 1.6.5 came out on Mar 23, 2026 (7 months ago). See every release

Is Random Content compatible with the latest WordPress?

Random Content’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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.

Does Random Content have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Random Content. See its security record

Is Random Content still maintained?

Its last release was 7 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Random Content have?

4.8 out of 5 from 35 reviews on WordPress.org. 91% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Random Content?

The plugins most like Random Content, by the tags they share, are Content Randomizer (100+), Real Testimonials (40K+) and Quick and Easy Testimonials (3K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.8

★★★★★

35 reviews

  • 5 stars: 32 reviews, 91%
  • 4 stars: 2 reviews, 6%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
Positive
97%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
3%1–2★
  • About 6 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 22 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Random Content
Estimated installs≈ 3,220
Reported installs3K+
Rating4.8
Reviews35
Total downloads59.6K
AuthorJeremy Green
First releasedOct 19, 2012
Version1.6.5
Requires WP5.0.1
Requires PHP–
Last updatedMar 23, 2026

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