Random Posts for Query Loop Block
v1.0.5by Abhay Rautela · updated 10 months ago
Adds "rand" to the REST API orderby options so the Query Loop block can use random post order safely without breaking the Site Editor preview.
- Rank
- #25,161
- Down128 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 31
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 476
- 476 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Random Posts for Query Loop Block at a glance
Random Posts for Query Loop Block is a WordPress plugin by Abhay Rautela with 30+ active installs, the #25,161 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 67% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.5 came out on Jan 7, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 7 plugins tagged “orderby”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats62 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Random Posts for Query Loop Block |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 31 · +10.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 28 |
Rank over time
#25,161 · up 145 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #25,161 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #25,033 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #25,023 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #25,097 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #25,158 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #25,054 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #25,660 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #25,413 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #25,392 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #25,306 |
Growth %
Average +0.79% 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 | +1.67% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -3.70% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -3.70% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.57% |
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 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +0%Installs 20+ → 30+
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.5
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jan 7, 2026
- Last updated
- Jan 7, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Random Posts for Query Loop Block
How many websites use Random Posts for Query Loop Block?
Random Posts for Query Loop Block 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 #25,161 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Random Posts for Query Loop Block been downloaded?
476 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Random Posts for Query Loop Block last updated?
Version 1.0.5 came out on Jan 7, 2026 (10 months ago).
Is Random Posts for Query Loop Block compatible with the latest WordPress?
Random Posts for Query Loop Block’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.
Is Random Posts for Query Loop Block still maintained?
Its last release was 10 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Random Posts for Query Loop Block have?
No one has reviewed Random Posts for Query Loop Block on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Random Posts for Query Loop Block?
The plugins most like Random Posts for Query Loop Block, by the tags they share, are Classic Editor (8M+), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+) and Gutenberg Essential Blocks (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 31 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 476 |
| Author | Abhay Rautela |
| First released | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Version | 1.0.5 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Jan 7, 2026 |
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