Ghost vs Random Post Inserter (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 Inserter has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Ghost leads in active installations (600 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Ghost has accumulated 42K+ total downloads while Random Post Inserter has 367.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Ghost | Random Post Inserter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.6/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 42K+ | ◄ | 367 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 9 months ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2025 | |
| Age | 13 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 4.2.0+ | 4.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.0 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
3.6/5Ghost
►Random Post Inserter5/5
Total Reviews
7Ghost
◄Random Post Inserter1
Active Installs
600Ghost
◄Random Post Inserter10
Total Downloads
42K+Ghost
◄Random Post Inserter367
Support Resolution
N/AGhost
Random Post InserterN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoGhost
►Random Post Inserter9 months ago
First Released
2013Ghost
Random Post Inserter2025
Age
13 yearsGhost
Random Post Inserter1 year
WP Requires
4.2.0+Ghost
Random Post Inserter4.4+
PHP Requires
false+Ghost
Random Post Inserter7.0+
Business Model
FreeGhost
Random Post InserterFree
Latest Version
1.6.0Ghost
Random Post Inserter1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
Ghost
3.6/5(7 reviews)
5
57%
4
0%
3
14%
2
0%
1
29%
Random Post Inserter
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ghost or Random Post Inserter more popular?
Ghost has 600 active installations while Random Post Inserter has 10. Ghost is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Ghost or Random Post Inserter?
Ghost has a 3.6/5 rating from 7 reviews, while Random Post Inserter has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Ghost and Random Post Inserter free?
Ghost is free and Random Post Inserter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Ghost or Random Post Inserter?
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?
Ghost was last updated 1 year ago and Random Post Inserter was last updated 9 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.