# LJ Random Or Recent vs WP Popular Posts

> LJ Random Or Recent vs WP Popular Posts compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. WP Popular Posts comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against LJ Random Or Recent.

**WP Popular Posts comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against LJ Random Or Recent.** Choose LJ Random Or Recent if you care most about download trend. Choose WP Popular Posts if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | LJ Random Or Recent | WP Popular Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 100K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 39 | 75.4K ✅ |
| Download trend | +14.7% ✅ | -34.2% |
| Rating | — | 4.5/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 249 ✅ |
| Health score | 23/100 | 90/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 17 years ago | 3 weeks ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 2.8.5 | WP 7.1.3 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 71% |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | Jun 2009 | Nov 2008 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, LJ Random Or Recent or WP Popular Posts?
WP Popular Posts comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against LJ Random Or Recent. Choose LJ Random Or Recent if you care most about download trend. Choose WP Popular Posts if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is LJ Random Or Recent more popular than WP Popular Posts?
WP Popular Posts is the more popular of the two with 100K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for LJ Random Or Recent.

### Can I use LJ Random Or Recent and WP Popular Posts together?
Both plugins cover posts, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are LJ Random Or Recent and WP Popular Posts free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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