Random Post Shortcode
v1.0.5by PowieT · updated 4 years ago
Random Post Shortcode and Widget
- Rank
- #16,437
- Up46 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 117
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 12.4K
- 12,402 all-time
- Rating
- 3.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Random Post Shortcode at a glance
Random Post Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by PowieT with 100+ active installs, the #16,437 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.0.5 came out on Feb 22, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.9.20. Among the 122 plugins tagged “random”, it ranks #18. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats62 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Random Post Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 117 · -0.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 117 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 117 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 117 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 116 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 115 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 115 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 116 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 115 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 114 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 116 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 116 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 118 |
Rank over time
#16,437 · up 55 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,437 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #16,483 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,530 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #16,429 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,508 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,557 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,556 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,541 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,582 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,623 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,516 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,526 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,492 |
Growth %
Average -0.07% 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 | +0.86% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.87% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.86% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.87% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.88% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.72% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.70% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #16526 → #16429
- Tested up to 5.9.19 → 5.9.20
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
3.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.5
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 5.9.20
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 16, 2013
- Last updated
- Feb 22, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Random Post Shortcode
How many websites use Random Post Shortcode?
Random Post Shortcode is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #16,437 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Random Post Shortcode been downloaded?
12,402 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Random Post Shortcode last updated?
Version 1.0.5 came out on Feb 22, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is Random Post Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Random Post Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.9.20, 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 Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 4 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 Shortcode have?
3.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 40% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Random Post Shortcode?
The plugins most like Random Post Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Shortcode Widget (10K+), Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) (10K+) and Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 40%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 20%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 40%
- Positive
- 40%4–5★
- Mixed
- 20%3★
- Critical
- 40%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 117 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 3.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 12.4K |
| Author | PowieT |
| First released | Jan 16, 2013 |
| Version | 1.0.5 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 22, 2022 |
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