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FourNodes Random Post

Description

Simple plugin to display random posts on your wordpress blog. Plugin provides a widget to display random posts in sidebar.
Also comes with a shortcode [randomposts] to include on pages.

  • Easy to install
  • Picks Random Posts
  • Ability to select from specific category
  • Limit number of posts
  • Shortcode support

Screenshots

  • Plugin widget settings

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/FourNodesRandomPost directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
  3. Goto Widgets to setup a widget in sidebar.
  4. Use shortcode [randomposts] to include in pages.

FAQ

Installation Instructions
  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/FourNodesRandomPost directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
  3. Goto Widgets to setup a widget in sidebar.
  4. Use shortcode [randomposts] to include in pages.
Does it display random posts every time a page is loaded?

Yes, it displays random posts on each reload.

Can I limit it to show post from a specific category?

Yes, you can limit it to pick posts from a specific category. You can select a category in widget settings.

How many posts can I show ?

As many as you want. Just set the number of posts in widget settings.

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Contributors & Developers

“FourNodes Random Post” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

Changelog

1.0

  • Limit number of post
  • Category filter
  • Support for shortcode