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Random Banner
Display random image, SWF, or script ads across your WordPress site with this powerful, customizable, and user-friendly Random Banner plugin.
The facts
- Rating
- 4.6★ from 52
- Active installs
- 1k+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 15 Mar 2026
- Added
- Jan 2014
- Requires WP
- 5.3
- Tested up to
- WP 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- Downloads
- 121,074
Our analysis
AI-assistedRandom Banner is a WordPress plugin that allows you to display various types of banner ads, including images, SWF files, and scripts, randomly across your website. It provides options for placement and control, making it suitable for ad campaigns or content promotion.
You can use shortcodes or widgets to position banners anywhere on your site, assign links to individual banners, and organize them into categories. Additional features include the ability to show banners as sliders, enable/disable them on specific posts, and filter ads by category.
Best for: This plugin suits website owners looking to manage and display banner ads effectively.
What it does well
- ✓Supports multiple banner types including Image, SWF, and Script
- ✓Allows for random display of banners from an uploaded list
- ✓Offers shortcode and widget placement options
- ✓Includes category organisation for banners
- ✓Provides settings to control visibility for logged-in users
Where it falls short
- •Limited information about specific configuration options
- •No details on support or documentation
Verdict
Random Banner offers a flexible solution for displaying ads, though further details on support and configuration would be beneficial.
From the developer
M A Vinoth Kumar's own description of Random Banner, lightly tidied.
Random Banner is a flexible WordPress plugin that enables you to display various types of banner ads (Image, SWF, or Script) randomly throughout your website. Whether you’re running ad campaigns or promoting content, this plugin offers powerful placement and control options.
Features
- Supports banner types: Image, SWF, and Script.
- Assign individual links to Image and SWF banners.
- Display banners randomly from the list uploaded on the settings page.
- Use shortcodes or widgets to place banners anywhere.
- Set custom titles via widget settings.
- Organize banners using categories.
- Display banners as sliders via widgets or shortcodes.
- Enable/disable banners on individual posts.
- Global enable/disable settings under Settings → Others.
- Option to hide banners for logged-in users.
- Show banner ads as popups (Settings → Popup).
- Filter ads by category when assigning banner locations.
Scripts and Styles used
- Bootstrap
- SweetAlert
- Moment.js
- Owl Carousel
Demo
Free Vs Pro
Shortcode Usage
In PHP
<?php echo do_shortcode('[bc_random_banner]'); ?>
Inside Posts or Pages
[bc_random_banner]
Available Shortcode Attributes
[bc_random_banner category=category_name slider=no autoplay=true delay=3000 loop=false dots=false]
- category: default or any custom category slug.
- slider: yes / no
- autoplay: true / false
- delay: e.g., 3000 (milliseconds)
- loop: true / false
- dots: true / false
Tagged as
purpose
Sliders & Carousels
feature
Shortcodes
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