Random Post Shortcode
Random Post Shortcode and Widget
The facts
- Rating
- 3★ from 5
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 22 Feb 2022
- Added
- Jan 2013
- Requires WP
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- WP 5.9.16
- Downloads
- 12,209
Our analysis
AI-assistedRandom Post Shortcode is a WordPress plugin that allows you to display a random post from your site using a shortcode. You can insert the shortcode [random-post] into a page or post to achieve this. Additionally, the plugin offers a widget that displays an excerpt from a random published post.
You can filter the displayed posts by category using the shortcode attribute, such as [random-post category_name='News'], and you can also specify the number of posts to display with the numberposts attribute, like [random-post numberposts='5']. This plugin is suitable for users who want to add dynamic content to their site by showcasing random posts.
Best for: This plugin suits WordPress users looking to add random post functionality to their site.
What it does well
- ✓Allows display of a random post using a shortcode
- ✓Includes a widget for random post excerpts
- ✓Supports filtering by category
- ✓Can display multiple random posts at once
Where it falls short
- •Limited information on additional features or support
- •Directory score indicates potential issues
Verdict
Random Post Shortcode provides basic functionality for displaying random posts, but the limited information and lower directory score may be a consideration for potential users.
From the developer
PowieT's own description of Random Post Shortcode, lightly tidied.
Insert shortcode [random-post] to a page or post to display a random post from all of your posts.
Also provides a widget to display the excerpt from a random post (published only).
To display only posts from a single category use: [random-post category_name=”News”].
You can display more than one post, using the numberposts attribute, example: [random-post numberposts=”5″]
Support
Support Forum @ powie.de
Remove plugin
- Deactivate plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Delete plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
To do
…. you tell me