# Random

> Random has 10+ active installs and 63 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Random shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,085
- **Downloads (30 days):** 63 (+18.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** May 28, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.28
- **Requires:** 
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Chintesh Prajapati (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/chinteshprajapati/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/random-block/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [random](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/random/) | #77 | 99 |
| [Random Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/random-block/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| random | >100 | 2,615 |
| Random Block | >100 | 1,040 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Random Post Plugin – Redirect URL to Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redirect-url-to-post/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (20) | Jun 8, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 2 | [Related Products for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-related-products-refresh-on-reload/) | 3K+ | 4.9/5 (46) | Oct 2, 2025 | 60/100 |
| 3 | [Random Post for Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/random-post-for-widget/) | 1K+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Mar 18, 2023 | 33/100 |
| 4 | [Easy Quotes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-quotes/) | 700+ | 4.7/5 (6) | Aug 16, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 5 | [A Random Number](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/a-random-number/) | 700+ | 3.7/5 (6) | Jun 3, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 6 | [Better Random Redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-random-redirect/) | 600+ | 4.6/5 (10) | May 26, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 7 | [Better Blogroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-blogroll/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 6, 2011 | 33/100 |
| 8 | [Random Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/random-posts-plugin/) | 300+ | 2/5 (1) | Nov 28, 2017 | 24/100 |
| 9 | [Random](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/random/) | 300+ | 5/5 (4) | Oct 21, 2024 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [XV Random Quotes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/xv-random-quotes/) | 300+ | 3.7/5 (6) | Sep 3, 2026 | 53/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Random safe to use in 2026?
Random shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Random?
Random is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,085 times since it launched in May 2019. It was downloaded 63 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Random work with WordPress 7.1?
Random is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.28, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Random last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on May 28, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Random?
Random is developed and maintained by Chintesh Prajapati.

### What are the best alternatives to Random?
The most popular alternatives to Random are Random Post Plugin (3K+ installs), Related Products for WooCom… (3K+ installs) and Random Post for Widget (1K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/random-block/ · Generated 2026-09-28 23:49 UTC by PageForge