Slodds Random Facts
Display random facts on any page. 1,000 curated facts across 14 categories. No API calls, no tracking.
Use with caution
Slodds Random Facts works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Slodds Random Facts stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| facts | #87 |
| fun facts | #10 |
| random facts | #3 |
| trivia | #18 |
| widget | >100 |
About Slodds Random Facts
From the official readme · v1.1.0Description
Shortcode: [slodds_random_facts] — paste it into any page or post to display a random fact widget.
Slodds Random Facts adds a clean, interactive random fact widget to your WordPress site. Show your visitors interesting facts about science, space, animals, history, food, and more. Perfect for blogs, educational sites, and anyone who wants to add a fun element to their pages.
Features
- 1,000 curated, high-quality facts across 14 categories
- Filter by category: Animals, Space, Science, History, Food, and more
- Kid-friendly mode — show only facts suitable for all ages
- Light and dark theme support
- “Next Fact” button with smooth transitions
- Mobile responsive design
- No external API calls — works entirely offline
- No tracking, no cookies, no data collection
- Lightweight — no external dependencies
Categories
Animals, Culture, Food, General, Geography, History, Human Body, Language, Nature, Ocean, Psychology, Science, Space, Technology
Shortcode Options
[slodds_random_facts] — basic usage
[slodds_random_facts category="Space" kid_friendly="true" theme="dark"]
category— filter to a specific category. Default: allkid_friendly— true or false. Default: false (shows all facts)theme— light or dark. Default: lightshow_category— show category label. Default: true
Installation
- Upload the
slodds-random-factsfolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Add
[slodds_random_facts]to any page or post - Optionally configure settings under Settings > Slodds Random Facts
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin make external requests?
No. All facts are included in the plugin. No external API calls, no tracking, no cookies.
How many facts are included?
1,000 curated facts across 14 categories.
Can I filter by category?
Yes. Use the category attribute, e.g., [slodds_random_facts category="Space"].
Is there a kid-friendly mode?
Yes. Use kid_friendly="true" to show only facts suitable for all ages.
Where do the facts come from?
Facts are curated by the team at FactFacts.com, which maintains a database of over 11,000 facts.
Changelog
1.1.0
- Corrected the category on 354 facts. Categories are shown on each card and used by the
categoryshortcode attribute, so mislabelled facts were visible to visitors. - Removed 163 entries: exact and near duplicates, statements that were not facts, and claims that were inaccurate, unsourced or contested.
- Added 196 replacement facts so the library still contains 1,000.
- Rebalanced the categories. Every category now holds at least 67 facts, where the smallest previously held 24.
- Confirmed compatible with WordPress 7.0.
1.0.0
- Initial release
- 1,000 curated facts across 14 categories
- Category filter
- Kid-friendly mode
- Light and dark theme support
- Optional credit link (off by default)
For developers
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FAQ
Slodds Random Facts: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is Slodds Random Facts free?
Yes. Slodds Random Facts is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Slodds Random Facts safe to use in 2026?
Slodds Random Facts works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Slodds Random Facts?
Slodds Random Facts is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 285 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.
Does Slodds Random Facts work with WordPress 7.1?
Slodds Random Facts 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 Slodds Random Facts need?
Slodds Random Facts requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Slodds Random Facts last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on August 19, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes Slodds Random Facts?
Slodds Random Facts is developed and maintained by Slodds.
What are the best alternatives to Slodds Random Facts?
The most popular alternatives to Slodds Random Facts are Wikipedia Preview (1K+ installs), Factoid (40+ installs) and WP Facts (10+ installs).
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