Random Christmas Fact Widget
Displays one of 40 random Christmas facts in any WordPress widget area.
Solid choice
Random Christmas Fact Widget is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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 Christmas Fact Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| christmas | #8 |
| christmas facts | #1 |
| holiday | >100 |
| sidebar | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Random Christmas Fact Widget
From the official readme · v2.0.0Description
The Random Christmas Fact Widget displays one of 40 Christmas facts whenever a page loads.
Add the widget to any registered widget area, optionally give it a title, and the plugin will display a randomly selected fact. The output has no custom CSS, so it naturally inherits the typography and styling of your active theme.
Features:
- Displays one random fact from a collection of 40 Christmas facts.
- Works in any registered WordPress widget area.
- Includes an optional widget title.
- Supports multiple widget instances on the same page.
- Adds no custom CSS.
- Uses lightweight modern JavaScript.
- Preserves the original widget ID so existing placements and settings continue to work after updating.
For more Christmas resources, visit ChristmasWebmaster.com.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/random-christmas-fact-widget/directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress Plugins screen. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
- Go to Appearance > Widgets.
- Add the Random Christmas Fact widget to the desired widget area.
- Optionally enter a widget title and save.
Frequently asked questions
Can I customize the widget title?
Yes. Each widget instance includes an optional title field.
Does the plugin add any styling?
No. The fact inherits the typography and styling of your active theme.
Can I add the widget more than once?
Yes. Multiple instances can appear on the same page, and each instance selects its own random fact.
Will my existing widget placement be preserved when I update?
Yes. Version 2.0.0 keeps the original cw_randomtext widget ID so WordPress should retain existing widget placements and saved titles.
Changelog
Important PHP 8 compatibility update. This release removes obsolete code that can cause a fatal error on modern hosting environments.
2.0.0 – 2026-07-22
- Fixed a fatal error on PHP 8 by removing the obsolete
create_function()callback. - Replaced the deprecated PHP 4-style widget constructor with
__construct(). - Replaced the obsolete
$this->WP_Widget()call withparent::__construct(). - Removed
extract()from widget output handling. - Added proper sanitization for saved widget titles.
- Added proper escaping for admin and frontend output.
- Replaced
document.write()with safe DOM-based JavaScript. - Added support for multiple widget instances on the same page.
- Loads the JavaScript only when the widget is displayed.
- Added automatic script cache busting.
- Preserved the original widget ID for backward compatibility.
- Updated plugin metadata, installation instructions, FAQ, and documentation.
1.3 – 2025-06-28
- Maintenance release.
1.2 – 2022-09-08
- Compatibility update.
1.1 – 2018-10-27
- Minor improvements.
1.0 – 2015-02-23
- Initial release.
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FAQ
Random Christmas Fact Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is Random Christmas Fact Widget free?
Yes. Random Christmas Fact Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Random Christmas Fact Widget safe to use in 2026?
Random Christmas Fact Widget is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Random Christmas Fact Widget?
Random Christmas Fact Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,907 times since it launched in February 2015. It was downloaded 97 times in the last 30 days.
Does Random Christmas Fact Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Random Christmas Fact Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Random Christmas Fact Widget need?
Random Christmas Fact Widget requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Random Christmas Fact Widget last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on July 23, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes Random Christmas Fact Widget?
Random Christmas Fact Widget is developed and maintained by Monica Haught.
What are the best alternatives to Random Christmas Fact Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Random Christmas Fact Widget are Weather Effect (4K+ installs), Christmasify! (2K+ installs) and WP Snow Effect (1K+ installs).
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