WP Random Quote
Display a random quote provided by QOTD.org in your sidebar as a widget or in a page/post using a shortcode. For more info:www.qotd.org/wp-plugin.html
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WP Random Quote shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.1 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Random Quote stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| quotes | >100 |
| random | >100 |
| random quotes | >100 |
| sidebar | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP Random Quote
From the official readme · v1.0.3Description
Display a random quote provided by QOTD.org in your sidebar as a widget or in a page/post using a shortcode. For more info:www.qotd.org/wp-plugin.html
The main features:
- As many widgets as you need
- Font sizes can be configured
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Optional automatic rotation of the quotes
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Shortcodes can be used to add one quote or series of quotes to your posts and pages. The shortcodes come with a set of individual options as well and, if needed, they can be extended to apply everywhere on the blog, allowing random words for the tagline, the category names, the post titles etc.
Installation
- Upload the content of wp-random-quote.zip to a dedicated folder in your
/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin on the \’Plugins\’ page in WordPress.
Changelog
1.0.2 – Corrected some typos, no functional change made or needed
1.0.3 – Caught a couple more
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FAQ
WP Random Quote: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
Is WP Random Quote free?
Yes. WP Random Quote is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Random Quote safe to use in 2026?
WP Random Quote shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Random Quote?
WP Random Quote is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,017 times since it launched in November 2011. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Random Quote work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Random Quote is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Random Quote last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on January 19, 2015 (12 years ago).
Who makes WP Random Quote?
WP Random Quote is developed and maintained by sabirmostofa.
What are the best alternatives to WP Random Quote?
The most popular alternatives to WP Random Quote are Quotes for WooCommerce (4K+ installs), Simple Pull Quote (1K+ installs) and wpuntexturize (900+ installs).
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