Random Post Shortcode is a WordPress app, with a 3.0 average rating from 5 reviews, as of July 10, 2026.
Random Post Shortcode is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by PowieT. With a rating of 3.0★ from 5 reviews.
AppRanks data: Random Post Shortcode ranks #0 in Post on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 1% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Random Post Shortcode is a mixed-rating WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Widget category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 5 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +Published by PowieT — established developer track record
Cons
- −Average rating below 4.0 (3.0★) — read recent low-star reviews before committing
- −Limited review base (5) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Random Post Shortcode works
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″]
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Where Random Post Shortcode stands in the Widget category
Random Post Shortcode ranks #0 of 701 apps in the Widget category, placing it in the top 1% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Random Post Shortcode?
Random Post Shortcode is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 3.0-star rating from 5 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on a daily refresh cycle. It is listed under the Widget category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by PowieT.
Who uses Random Post Shortcode?
Currently around 100 active stores have installed Random Post Shortcode. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Widget category on WordPress.