# Random Posts

> Random Posts has 300+ active installs, a 2/5 rating from 1 reviews and 77 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Random Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 2/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Random Posts displays a list of randomly chosen posts. The output can be customised in many ways.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 71,999
- **Downloads (30 days):** 77 (+10% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 2/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.6.2.0
- **Last updated:** Nov 28, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.6.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 1.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** RobMarsh (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/robmarsh/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/random-posts-plugin/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [post-plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-plugins/) | #2 | 5 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,112 |
| [random](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/random/) | #8 | 98 |
| [Random Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/random-posts/) | #3 | 15 |

## WordPress.org search positions

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

## Version adoption

- 2.6: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Recent Posts Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/recent-posts-plus/) | 900+ | 4.8/5 (14) | Nov 28, 2017 | 38/100 |
| 3 | [Responsive Posts Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-posts-widget/) | 50+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 19, 2015 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [Query Inside Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/query-inside-post/) | 10+ | — | Apr 22, 2008 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [cool Popular Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cool-popular-post/) | 10+ | — | Jan 18, 2015 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Random Posts safe to use in 2026?
Random Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 2/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Random Posts?
Random Posts is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 71,999 times since it launched in March 2008. It was downloaded 77 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Random Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Random Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 2.6.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Random Posts last updated?
The latest version, 2.6.2.0, was released on November 28, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Random Posts?
Random Posts is developed and maintained by RobMarsh.

### What are the best alternatives to Random Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Random Posts are Recent Posts Plus (900+ installs), Responsive Posts Widget (50+ installs) and Query Inside Post (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/random-posts-plugin/ · Generated 2026-09-30 06:08 UTC by PageForge