Random Number Generator
v1.3.2by Whiler · updated 17 years ago
Simply replace the tag [random-number] by a random number.
- Rank
- #30,109
- Down11 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.5K
- 3,529 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Random Number Generator at a glance
Random Number Generator is a WordPress plugin by Whiler with 10+ active installs, the #30,109 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.3.2 came out on Nov 27, 2009, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.8.6. Among the 4 plugins tagged “howto”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats42 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Random Number Generator |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · -11.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 |
Rank over time
#30,109 · down 295 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #30,109 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #30,098 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #30,091 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #30,043 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #29,938 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #29,760 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #29,849 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #29,850 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #30,009 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #29,814 |
Growth %
Average -0.90% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -5.88% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +6.25% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -5.88% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.56% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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.
- v1.3100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.7
- Tested up to
- 2.8.6
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 24, 2009
- Last updated
- Nov 27, 2009
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Random Number Generator
How many websites use Random Number Generator?
Random Number Generator 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 #30,109 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Random Number Generator been downloaded?
3,529 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Random Number Generator last updated?
Version 1.3.2 came out on Nov 27, 2009 (16 years ago).
Is Random Number Generator compatible with the latest WordPress?
Random Number Generator’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.8.6, 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 Number Generator still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Random Number Generator have?
No one has reviewed Random Number Generator on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Random Number Generator?
The plugins most like Random Number Generator, by the tags they share, are SMK Sidebar Generator (10K+), Heroic Favicon Generator (6K+) and WPS Child Theme Generator (6K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.5K |
| Author | Whiler |
| First released | Nov 24, 2009 |
| Version | 1.3.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 27, 2009 |
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