Random Tags Cloud Widget
v1.2by yakuphan · updated 18 years ago
Random Tags Cloud displays your tags by selecting randomly. Of course, you can customize other tag cloud's settings.
- Rank
- #12,246
- Up7 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 235
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 13.8K
- 13,846 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Random Tags Cloud Widget at a glance
Random Tags Cloud Widget is a WordPress plugin by yakuphan with 200+ active installs, the #12,246 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 33% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2 came out on Dec 15, 2008, more than 17 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.7. Among the 44 plugins tagged “tag cloud”, it ranks #10. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats89 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Random Tags Cloud Widget |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 235 · -3.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 235 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 235 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 235 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 235 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 235 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 235 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 235 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 235 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 236 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 235 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 235 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 236 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 244 |
Rank over time
#12,246 · down 3 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,246 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,253 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,231 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,224 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,241 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,228 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,224 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,225 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,217 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,233 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,246 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,242 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,243 |
Growth %
Average -0.29% 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.42% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.43% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.42% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.28% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
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.
- v1.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.3
- Tested up to
- 2.7
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 30, 2008
- Last updated
- Dec 15, 2008
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Random Tags Cloud Widget
How many websites use Random Tags Cloud Widget?
Random Tags Cloud Widget is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,246 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Random Tags Cloud Widget been downloaded?
13,846 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Random Tags Cloud Widget last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Dec 15, 2008 (17 years ago).
Is Random Tags Cloud Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
Random Tags Cloud Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.7, 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 Tags Cloud Widget still maintained?
Its last release was 17 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Random Tags Cloud Widget have?
No one has reviewed Random Tags Cloud Widget on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Random Tags Cloud Widget?
The plugins most like Random Tags Cloud Widget, by the tags they share, are Ultimate Tag Cloud Widget (4K+), Flexible Posts Widget (7K+) and Black Studio TinyMCE Widget (200K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 235 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 13.8K |
| Author | yakuphan |
| First released | Oct 30, 2008 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 15, 2008 |
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