Vi Random Post Widget
Vi Random Posts Widget plugin allows us to create a custom random or category posts list as a widget. It gives you a list of random posts via shortcode or widget with thumbnail, excerpt and post date, also you can…
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Vi Random Post Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.2 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Vi Random Post Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| custom post type widget | >100 |
| latest post widget | >100 |
| Post Widget | >100 |
| random post | >100 |
| random post widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.7 from 3 reviews
About Vi Random Post Widget
From the official readme · v1.1Description
Vi Random Posts Widget plugin allows us to create a custom random or category posts list as a widget. It gives you a list of random posts via shortcode or widget with thumbnail, excerpt and post date, also you can display it from your custom post type or from a post category.
=Features=
WordPress 5.2.1 Support.
Allow you to add a URL in widget title
Display thumbnails and customizable size.
Display excerpt of customizable length.
Display from all, specific or multiple category.
Display your post date with customomizable format.
Display your post author.
Display post comment counts
Display your custom Post types.
User can add a custom css class in widget.
Add custom html or text before and/or after posts lists.
Display random post using shortcode '[virp/]'.
Rate Us / Feedback
Please take the time to let us and others know about your experiences by leaving a review, so that we can improve the plugin for you and other users.
Want More?
If You Want more functionality or some modifications, just drop us a line what you want and We will try to add or modify the plugin functions.
Credits
- Thanks to Aqua Resizer. (http://aquagraphite.com)
- Thanks to Font Awesome. (https://fortawesome.github.io/Font-Awesome/)
Installation
- upload vi-random-posts.zip plugin to your
/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin using the
Pluginsmenu in WordPress. - Go to Appearance–>Widgets and use Vi Random Widget for your sidebars.
Changelog
1.1
- Added some css and options for display post
- Make compatible with the latest version for wordpress
1.0.4
- Added some css for display post
1.0.3
- Make compatible with the latest version for wordpress.
1.0.2
- Added functionality for filtering post by categories using shortcode.
1.0.1
- Solved Designing Issues
1.0
- Initial Release.
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Best Vi Random Post Widget alternatives
All custom post type widget plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 2 |
WP Post Widget
Posts widget! Add list of recent posts from your CUSTOM POST TYPE.
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100+ |
| 3 |
WP All Post Type Widget
WP All Post Type Widget WordPress plugin add default post type and his category (post)
|
10+ |
| 4 |
Simple Recent Post Widget
Simple Post Widget
|
10+ |
FAQ
Vi Random Post Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Vi Random Post Widget free?
Yes. Vi Random Post Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Vi Random Post Widget safe to use in 2026?
Vi Random Post Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Vi Random Post Widget?
Vi Random Post Widget is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,562 times since it launched in January 2015. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.
Does Vi Random Post Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Vi Random Post Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.28, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Vi Random Post Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on June 18, 2019 (7 years ago).
Who makes Vi Random Post Widget?
Vi Random Post Widget is developed and maintained by Team Startbit.
What are the best alternatives to Vi Random Post Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Vi Random Post Widget are WP Post Widget (100+ installs), WP All Post Type Widget (10+ installs) and Simple Recent Post Widget (10+ installs).
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