# Awesome Random Post

> Awesome Random Post has <10 active installs and 55 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Awesome Random Post shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**WordPress Random Post plugin is a small but very smart solution for your WordPress web site. It allows you to show posts in a random order in a sidebar. You can display simultaneously as many random posts as you need…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,649
- **Downloads (30 days):** 55 (+5.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 16, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Raihanul Islam (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/raihancse/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/awesome-random-post/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,022 |
| [spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam/) | >100 | 608 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comments | >100 | 9,143 |
| spam | >100 | 3,786 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (1,187) | Aug 18, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 2 | [Disable Comments – Remove Comments & Stop Spam [Multi-Site Support]](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (281) | Sep 1, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Antispam Bee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/antispam-bee/) | 700K+ | 4.8/5 (226) | Aug 23, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [Gravatar Enhanced – Avatars, Profiles, and Privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravatar-enhanced/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 16, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 5 | [Disable Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments-rb/) | 100K+ | 3.8/5 (25) | Sep 25, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Disqus Comment System](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disqus-comment-system/) | 30K+ | 2.7/5 (219) | Sep 23, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 7 | [Throws SPAM Away](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/throws-spam-away/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 26, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 8 | [Cookies for Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookies-for-comments/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (18) | Jun 4, 2019 | 42/100 |
| 9 | [Subscribe to Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/subscribe-to-comments/) | 10K+ | 3.9/5 (14) | Oct 6, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 10 | [Native PHP Sessions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-native-php-sessions/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (16) | Dec 4, 2025 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Awesome Random Post free?
Yes. Awesome Random Post is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Awesome Random Post safe to use in 2026?
Awesome Random Post shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Awesome Random Post?
Awesome Random Post is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,649 times since it launched in October 2018. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Awesome Random Post work with WordPress 7.1?
Awesome Random Post is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Awesome Random Post need?
Awesome Random Post requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Awesome Random Post last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on June 16, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Awesome Random Post?
Awesome Random Post is developed and maintained by Raihanul Islam.

### What are the best alternatives to Awesome Random Post?
The most popular alternatives to Awesome Random Post are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Disable Comments (1M+ installs) and Antispam Bee (700K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/awesome-random-post/ · Generated 2026-10-17 17:42 UTC by PageForge