LJ Random Or Recent
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.
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 17 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 2.8 (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 LJ Random Or Recent stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| posts | >100 |
| random | >100 |
| recent | >100 |
| sidebar | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About LJ Random Or Recent
From the official readme · v0.4Description
LJ Random or Recent is a WordPress plugin/widget that allows you to display a list of Random or Recent posts depending of the type of pages that is being displayed. This plugin can also assist your site for SEO by digging up and making your older content relevant.
The idea was taken from the iNove theme which by default has a similar setup in the sidebar, I just wanted a little bit more functionality plus the ability to put the widget anywhere on the page with any theme.
Installation
- Unzip and upload the
LJRandomOrRecentfolder into your/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the Plugin through the Plugins menu
- Add widget to your sidebar
- Enjoy
Changelog
0.4
- Bugfix: Fix incompatibility with some themes
0.3a
- Added ability to change Titles
- Bugfixes
- Tested compatible with WordPress 2.8.2
0.2a
- Tested compatible with WordPress 2.8.1
0.1
- Initial release
Screenshots
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FAQ
LJ Random Or Recent: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 19, 2026
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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