Random
Create a random layout using this plugin Feedback I am open for your suggestions and feedback – Thank you for using or trying my plugin!
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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.2 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Random stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| random | >100 |
| Random Block | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Random
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Create a random layout using this plugin
Feedback
- I am open for your suggestions and feedback – Thank you for using or trying my plugin!
Installation
- Upload the entire
randomfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Minimum Requirements
- WordPress 2.1 or higher
Manual Installation
- Unzip the files and upload the folder into your plugins folder (/wp-content/plugins/) overwriting older versions if they exist
- Activate the plugin in your WordPress admin area.
For developers
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Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
Random: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
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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