# Random Quote – Daily Inspirational Quotes for WordPress

> Random Quote has 60+ active installs and 72 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Random Quote shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**Random Quote is a powerful yet lightweight WordPress plugin that brings daily inspiration to your website through carefully curated quotes from the ZenQuotes API. Perfect for blogs, business websites, or any platform…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 60+
- **Total downloads:** 2,244
- **Downloads (30 days):** 72 (+18% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 13, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.6+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Huzaifa Al Mesbah (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/huzaifaalmesbah/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/random-quote/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [quote](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/quote/) | #22 | 116 |
| [random quote](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/random-quote/) | #2 | 6 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,388 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| quote | >100 | 2,815 |
| random quote | #20 | 316 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [YITH Request a Quote for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yith-woocommerce-request-a-quote/) | 10K+ | 3.3/5 (66) | Aug 24, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 2 | [eCommerce Product Catalog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ecommerce-product-catalog/) | 7K+ | 4.7/5 (270) | Sep 30, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 3 | [Request a Quote for WooCommerce – Get a Quote Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/get-a-quote-button-for-woocommerce/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (25) | Sep 23, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 4 | [Sliced Invoices – WordPress Invoice Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sliced-invoices/) | 5K+ | 4.6/5 (117) | Aug 20, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 5 | [GD bbPress Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gd-bbpress-tools/) | 1K+ | 3.8/5 (24) | May 24, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 6 | [Quotes llama](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quotes-llama/) | 1K+ | 4.6/5 (30) | Jun 26, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 7 | [Quotes Addon for GetPaid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/invoicing-quotes/) | 600+ | — | Jun 4, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Note](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-note/) | 500+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 18, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 9 | [Quote of the Day by BrainyQuote](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quote-of-the-day-by-brainyquote/) | 200+ | 3.4/5 (5) | Oct 25, 2020 | 32/100 |
| 10 | [Quote Master](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quote-master/) | 200+ | 4.7/5 (10) | May 17, 2018 | 37/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Random Quote safe to use in 2026?
Random Quote shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Random Quote?
Random Quote is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,244 times since it launched in August 2024. It was downloaded 72 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Random Quote work with WordPress 7.1?
Random Quote 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 need?
Random Quote requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Random Quote last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on March 13, 2025 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Random Quote?
Random Quote is developed and maintained by Huzaifa Al Mesbah.

### What are the best alternatives to Random Quote?
The most popular alternatives to Random Quote are YITH Request a Quote for Wo… (10K+ installs), eCommerce Product Catalog (7K+ installs) and Request a Quote for WooComm… (6K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/random-quote/ · Generated 2026-09-30 17:37 UTC by PageForge