Awesome Random Post
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…
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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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Awesome Random Post stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| comments | >100 |
| spam | >100 |
About Awesome Random Post
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
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 with chosen effect and delay time.
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/wp-content/plugins/plugin-namedirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
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FAQ
Awesome Random Post: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 17, 2026
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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