# Random Post for Widget

> Random Post for Widget has 1K+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 229 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Random Post for Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**This simple plugin is a widget that displays a list of random posts on your sidebar. You can exclude certain posts by ID.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 19,036
- **Downloads (30 days):** 229 (+25.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 5.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 18, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.1.14
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Shashi Dhar Kumar (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/shashidharkumar/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/random-post-for-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | #70 | 1,112 |
| [random](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/random/) | #3 | 98 |
| [random post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/random-post/) | #2 | 13 |
| [Random Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/random-posts/) | #1 | 15 |
| [simple plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/simple-plugin/) | #1 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| random | >100 | 2,632 |
| random post | >100 | 1,696 |
| Random Posts | >100 | 1,697 |
| simple plugin | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 4.1: 62.4%
- 3.1: 22.1%
- 5.0: 15.4%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [GenerateBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/generateblocks/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (122) | Aug 18, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 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 | 94/100 |
| 4 | [Public Post Preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/public-post-preview/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (80) | 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 | 51/100 |
| 8 | [List category posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/list-category-posts/) | 80K+ | 4.7/5 (254) | Jul 7, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 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 Random Post for Widget free?
Yes. Random Post for Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Random Post for Widget safe to use in 2026?
Random Post for Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Random Post for Widget?
Random Post for Widget is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 19,036 times since it launched in May 2012. It was downloaded 229 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Random Post for Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Random Post for Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.14, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Random Post for Widget last updated?
The latest version, 5.0, was released on March 18, 2023 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Random Post for Widget?
Random Post for Widget is developed and maintained by Shashi Dhar Kumar.

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


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