Random Quote from Zitat-Service
Displays a random quote from user community. Configurable with author, user, category, language (English, German, Spanish, Japanese or Ukrainian).
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- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Where Random Quote from Zitat-Ser… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| citation | >100 |
| inspirational quotes | #11 |
| proverb | #2 |
| quote | >100 |
| quote of the day (QOTD) | #4 |
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About Random Quote from Zitat-Service
From the official readme · v1.4.3Description
The WordPress plugin is a Block Editor Widget that displays a random quote from the collection of the user community zitat-service.de/en. The selection of quotes comes from the five languages German 🇩🇪, English 🇬🇧, Spanish 🇪🇸, Japanese 🇯🇵 or Ukrainian 🇺🇦. We have been online free of charge and without advertising since 2007.
Detailed instructions on installation and configuration can be found in the wiki.
There is a WordPress demo installation with plugin Random Quote from Zitat-Service running online at wp-demo.zitat-service.de.
Usage of External API.zitat-service.de
The WordPress plugin fetches all data from api.zitat-service.de. Terms of use and privacy statement can be found in the Imprint.
The random quotes of the WordPress website (frontend) are retrieved by PHP code running on the WordPress server (backend). This means that the process of retrieving quotes does not involve tracking or recording any user-specific data. Instead, it operates within the server environment, ensuring user privacy and compliance with guidelines that prohibit tracking users without their consent.
The displayed quotes, along with their respective authors and sources, are linked externally to websites such as zitat-service.de and Wikipedia to provide users with additional context and information. All external links are activated only after manual verification by the admin team at zitat-service.de, ensuring the reliability and accuracy of the linked content.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I report a problem or request an improvement?
Please use github.com/muhme/quote_wordpress/issues.
Changelog
If you are using an earlier development version with short codes, you must remove the short codes and start with a new configuration of the block editor widget.
For changelog in detail see CHANGELOG.md.
1.4.3
- Logo changed.
1.4.2
- Node modules update and adaptation of character strings after backward translation.
1.4.1
- Node modules update, tested with WordPress 6.5 and documentation updated.
1.4.0
- WordPress Plugin Review Team requested changes, including plugin name change and updated all dependencies.
1.3.0
- First implementation as Gutenberg block editor plugin.
For older versions see CHANGELOG.md.
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Is Random Quote from Zitat-Service free?
Yes. Random Quote from Zitat-Service is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Random Quote from Zitat-Service safe to use in 2026?
Random Quote from Zitat-Service shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Random Quote from Zitat-Service?
Random Quote from Zitat-Service is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,970 times since it launched in March 2024. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.
Does Random Quote from Zitat-Service work with WordPress 7.1?
Random Quote from Zitat-Service is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, 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 Quote from Zitat-Service need?
Random Quote from Zitat-Service requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Random Quote from Zitat-Service last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.3, was released on December 18, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Random Quote from Zitat-Service?
Random Quote from Zitat-Service is developed and maintained by Heiko Lübbe.
What are the best alternatives to Random Quote from Zitat-Service?
The most popular alternatives to Random Quote from Zitat-Service are Citations (200+ installs), Cite (100+ installs) and ImpactPubs (100+ installs).
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