Random Post Redirect for WordPress
v1.0.1by Nick Adams · updated 10 years ago
Redirects users to a random post on your website
- Rank
- #24,056
- Up112 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 34
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.2K
- 4,190 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Random Post Redirect for WordPress at a glance
Random Post Redirect for WordPress is a WordPress plugin by Nick Adams with 30+ active installs, the #24,056 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 25% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.1 came out on Apr 6, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.0. Among the 122 plugins tagged “random”, it ranks #30. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats52 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Random Post Redirect for WordPress |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 34 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 34 |
Rank over time
#24,056 · up 181 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #24,056 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,168 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,127 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,173 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,006 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,019 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #24,397 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #24,265 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #24,319 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #24,311 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #24,159 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #24,237 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +3.03% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -2.94% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +3.03% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.94% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
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%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0.0
- Tested up to
- 4.5.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 24, 2012
- Last updated
- Apr 6, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Random Post Redirect for WordPress
How many websites use Random Post Redirect for WordPress?
Random Post Redirect for WordPress is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,056 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Random Post Redirect for WordPress been downloaded?
4,190 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Random Post Redirect for WordPress last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Apr 6, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Random Post Redirect for WordPress compatible with the latest WordPress?
Random Post Redirect for WordPress’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.0, 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 Post Redirect for WordPress still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Random Post Redirect for WordPress have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Random Post Redirect for WordPress?
The plugins most like Random Post Redirect for WordPress, by the tags they share, are Random Post Plugin (3K+), Redirection (2M+) and 301 Redirects (300K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 34 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 4.2K |
| Author | Nick Adams |
| First released | May 24, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 6, 2016 |
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