Random Post for Widget vs mmfilesi-random-post (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Random Post for Widget has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Random Post for Widget has accumulated 18K+ total downloads while mmfilesi-random-post has 1.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Random Post for Widget | mmfilesi-random-post | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 18K+ | ◄ | 1.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Age | 14 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.5+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.0 | 1.0 |
Rating
4.7/5Random Post for Widget
◄mmfilesi-random-postN/A
Total Reviews
3Random Post for Widget
◄mmfilesi-random-post0
Active Installs
2.0K+Random Post for Widget
◄mmfilesi-random-post10
Total Downloads
18K+Random Post for Widget
◄mmfilesi-random-post1.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ARandom Post for Widget
mmfilesi-random-postN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoRandom Post for Widget
◄mmfilesi-random-post13 years ago
First Released
2012Random Post for Widget
mmfilesi-random-post2012
Age
14 yearsRandom Post for Widget
mmfilesi-random-post14 years
WP Requires
4.5+Random Post for Widget
mmfilesi-random-postfalse+
PHP Requires
false+Random Post for Widget
mmfilesi-random-postfalse+
Business Model
FreeRandom Post for Widget
mmfilesi-random-postFree
Latest Version
5.0Random Post for Widget
mmfilesi-random-post1.0
Rating Breakdown
Random Post for Widget
4.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
33%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
mmfilesi-random-post
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Random Post for Widget Reviews
by robtcyn
Great for Recipe Sites
I use this to generate ten random recipes for those who are not sure what to cook for dinner. I love it.
by Alex Nguyen
It just works
Tried a few other plugins, but only this one works. Thank you.
by kylomylo
it's working
It’s woking fine, that’s what I was looking for. keep updated.
mmfilesi-random-post Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Random Post for Widget or mmfilesi-random-post more popular?
Random Post for Widget has 2.0K+ active installations while mmfilesi-random-post has 10. Random Post for Widget is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Random Post for Widget or mmfilesi-random-post?
Random Post for Widget has a 4.7/5 rating from 3 reviews, while mmfilesi-random-post has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Random Post for Widget and mmfilesi-random-post free?
Random Post for Widget is free and mmfilesi-random-post is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Random Post for Widget or mmfilesi-random-post?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Random Post for Widget was last updated 3 years ago and mmfilesi-random-post was last updated 13 years ago.
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