Random Posts from Category
by Stephanie Leary · WordPress.org page · Website
Random Posts from Category has 200+ active installs on WordPress.org and 19,231 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on April 22, 2016, tested up to WordPress 4.5.33.
Random Posts from Category at a glance
Is Random Posts from Category well maintained?
Random Posts from Category reviews and ratings
2 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Details
A widget that lists random posts from a chosen category.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- posts
- random
- widget
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- Version
- 1.30
- Last updated
- Apr 22, 2016
- First published
- Aug 6, 2009
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 4.5.33
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Random Posts from Category FAQ
How many active installs does Random Posts from Category have?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs for Random Posts from Category as of September 7, 2026.
Is Random Posts from Category still maintained?
The last release was on April 22, 2016, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
Is Random Posts from Category free?
Random Posts from Category is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.