Random Posts Widget Configurable
v1.19by tlorders · updated 13 years ago
Random Posts Widget provides you with a widget that displays random posts. You can set the number of random posts to be displayed.
- Rank
- #41,962
- Down191 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.6K
- 6,597 all-time
- Rating
- 2.9/5
- 7 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Random Posts Widget Configurable at a glance
Random Posts Widget Configurable is a WordPress plugin by tlorders with 10+ active installs, the #41,962 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 2.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Version 1.19 came out on May 17, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 16 plugins tagged “Random Posts”, it ranks #11. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats24 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Random Posts Widget Configurable |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · +16.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#41,962 · up 5,097 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #41,962 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #41,771 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #43,173 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #39,803 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #46,232 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #42,134 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #41,478 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #44,536 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #47,723 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #45,372 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #47,059 |
Growth %
Average +1.29% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +4.17% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +8.33% |
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.
- v1.19100%
Rating trend
2.9★★★★★7 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.19
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 20, 2012
- Last updated
- May 17, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Random Posts Widget Configurable
How many websites use Random Posts Widget Configurable?
Random Posts Widget Configurable 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 #41,962 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Random Posts Widget Configurable been downloaded?
6,597 times in total since 2012. See download stats
When was Random Posts Widget Configurable last updated?
Version 1.19 came out on May 17, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Random Posts Widget Configurable compatible with the latest WordPress?
Random Posts Widget Configurable’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 Widget Configurable still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Random Posts Widget Configurable have?
2.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews on WordPress.org. 43% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Random Posts Widget Configurable?
The plugins most like Random Posts Widget Configurable, by the tags they share, are Flexible Posts Widget (7K+), Add Widget After Content (6K+) and Table of Contents Plus (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
2.9
★★★★★
7 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 43%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 14%
- 1 stars: 3 reviews, 43%
- Positive
- 43%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 57%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.0.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 2.9 |
| Reviews | 7 |
| Total downloads | 6.6K |
| Author | tlorders |
| First released | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Version | 1.19 |
| Requires WP | 3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 17, 2013 |
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