AddQuicktag vs Random Post Link (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, AddQuicktag has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 44 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. AddQuicktag has accumulated 1.4M+ total downloads while Random Post Link has 7.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | AddQuicktag | Random Post Link | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 2/5 |
| Total Reviews | 44 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 50 |
| Total Downloads | 1.4M+ | ◄ | 7.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 years ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2007 | 2009 | |
| Age | 19 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 2.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.6.1 | 1.0.1 |
Rating Breakdown
AddQuicktag
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Recent Reviews
AddQuicktag Reviews
The trouble has been resolved. ( AddQuicktag 2.6.1 )
WordPress4.9.18 AddQuicktag 2.6.1 Japanese ————- This plugin is very useful！ （star*5 ★★★★★） However, after updating, I can no longer save the label name of the button. I typed it in English instead
Old-fashioned interface
Meanwhile in 2021 the plugin could get a new interface … it is hard and confusing to edit there anything.
Обалденный плагин
Очень удобный, как раз то, чего не хватало. Спасибо за работу.
Random Post Link Reviews
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