# LJ Random Or Recent

> LJ Random Or Recent has 10+ active installs and 39 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** LJ Random Or Recent shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**LJ Random or Recent is a Wordpress widget that will display a list of Random or Recent posts depending of the type of pages that is being displayed.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,951
- **Downloads (30 days):** 39 (+14.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.4
- **Last updated:** Oct 21, 2009
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.8.5
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.7.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** littlejon (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/littlejon/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/lj-random-or-recent/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,124 |
| [random](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/random/) | #69 | 99 |
| [recent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recent/) | #35 | 50 |
| [sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebar/) | >100 | 490 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,320 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| random | >100 | 3,013 |
| recent | >100 | 4,543 |
| sidebar | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [GenerateBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/generateblocks/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (122) | Oct 13, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Post Duplicator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-duplicator/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (80) | Aug 22, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [WP Popular Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wordpress-popular-posts/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (249) | Sep 27, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Public Post Preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/public-post-preview/) | 100K+ | 4.6/5 (79) | Jun 17, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 5 | [YARPP – Yet Another Related Posts Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yet-another-related-posts-plugin/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (1,164) | Nov 11, 2024 | 40/100 |
| 6 | [WP Meta and Date Remover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-meta-and-date-remover/) | 90K+ | 4.2/5 (71) | May 31, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 7 | [Display Posts – Easy lists, grids, navigation, and more](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-posts-shortcode/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (164) | Oct 14, 2024 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [List category posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/list-category-posts/) | 80K+ | 4.7/5 (254) | Jul 7, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 9 | [WP Telegram (Auto Post and Notifications)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wptelegram/) | 30K+ | 5/5 (426) | Feb 14, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 10 | [WP Admin UI Customize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-admin-ui-customize/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (59) | Nov 20, 2024 | 49/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is LJ Random Or Recent free?
Yes. LJ Random Or Recent is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is LJ Random Or Recent safe to use in 2026?
LJ Random Or Recent shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use LJ Random Or Recent?
LJ Random Or Recent is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,951 times since it launched in June 2009. It was downloaded 39 times in the last 30 days.

### Does LJ Random Or Recent work with WordPress 7.1?
LJ Random Or Recent is officially tested up to WordPress 2.8.5, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was LJ Random Or Recent last updated?
The latest version, 0.4, was released on October 21, 2009 (17 years ago).

### Who makes LJ Random Or Recent?
LJ Random Or Recent is developed and maintained by littlejon.

### What are the best alternatives to LJ Random Or Recent?
The most popular alternatives to LJ Random Or Recent are GenerateBlocks (200K+ installs), Post Duplicator (200K+ installs) and WP Popular Posts (100K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lj-random-or-recent/ · Generated 2026-10-19 15:21 UTC by PageForge