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Random File

v2.0.1

by Scott Reilly · updated 1 year ago

Retrieve the name, path, or link to a randomly chosen file or files in a specified directory.

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Rank
#18,726
Up100 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 73
70+ reported · High
Total downloads
30K
29,959 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +33.3% (30d)·Toward 80+ · ETA unknown

Random File at a glance

Random File is a WordPress plugin by Scott Reilly with 70+ active installs, the #18,726 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 2.0.1 came out on Apr 8, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 4 plugins tagged “randomize”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2004.

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

99 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Random File Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.05Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateRandom File
Nov 2, 20269
Nov 1, 20266
Oct 31, 20265
Oct 30, 20263
Oct 29, 20263
Oct 28, 20265
Oct 27, 20265
Oct 26, 20264
Oct 25, 20266
Oct 24, 20263
Oct 23, 20264
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20264
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20267
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20265
Oct 16, 20262
Oct 15, 20264
Oct 14, 20265
Oct 13, 20261
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20267
Oct 9, 20265

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 73 · +7.4% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.687072Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202673
Nov 7, 202672
Nov 5, 202672
Nov 4, 202672
Nov 3, 202671
Nov 2, 202671
Nov 1, 202671
Oct 31, 202671
Oct 30, 202670
Oct 29, 202671
Oct 28, 202667
Oct 27, 202668

Rank over time

#18,726 · up 390 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#18.8K#19KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#18,726
Nov 7, 2026#18,826
Nov 6, 2026#18,815
Nov 5, 2026#18,806
Nov 4, 2026#18,767
Nov 3, 2026#18,805
Nov 2, 2026#18,785
Nov 1, 2026#18,920
Oct 31, 2026#18,904
Oct 30, 2026#18,949
Oct 29, 2026#18,821
Oct 28, 2026#19,083
Oct 27, 2026#19,116

Growth %

Average +0.59% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+1.39%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 2026+1.41%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 2026+1.43%
Oct 30, 2026-1.41%
Oct 29, 2026+5.97%
Oct 28, 2026-1.47%

Active installs band

70+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.606570Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202670+
Nov 7, 202670+
Nov 6, 202670+
Nov 5, 202670+
Nov 4, 202670+
Nov 3, 202670+
Nov 2, 202670+
Nov 1, 202670+
Oct 31, 202670+
Oct 30, 202670+
Oct 29, 202670+
Oct 28, 202660+
Oct 27, 202660+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #19083 → #18806Installs 60+ → 70+
    • Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12

Versions in use

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

  • v2.0100%

Rating trend

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

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.0.1
Requires WordPress
2.8
Tested up to
6.8.12
Requires PHP
–
First released
Dec 21, 2004
Last updated
Apr 8, 2025
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Random File

How many websites use Random File?

Random File is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,726 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Random File been downloaded?

29,959 times in total since 2004. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats

When was Random File last updated?

Version 2.0.1 came out on Apr 8, 2025 (1 year ago).

Is Random File compatible with the latest WordPress?

Random File’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 Random File 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 Random File have?

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

What are the best alternatives to Random File?

The plugins most like Random File, by the tags they share, are File Upload Types by WPForms (40K+), What The File (40K+) and File Manager (10K+). 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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Random File
Estimated installs≈ 73
Reported installs70+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads30K
AuthorScott Reilly
First releasedDec 21, 2004
Version2.0.1
Requires WP2.8
Requires PHP–
Last updatedApr 8, 2025

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