A Random Number vs rng-shrotlink (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, rng-shrotlink has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while A Random Number leads in active installations (900 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. A Random Number has accumulated 14K+ total downloads while rng-shrotlink has 1.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | A Random Number | rng-shrotlink | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 900 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 14K+ | ◄ | 1.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2019 | |
| Age | 10 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2 | 1.0 |
Rating
3.7/5A Random Number
►rng-shrotlink5/5
Total Reviews
6A Random Number
◄rng-shrotlink1
Active Installs
900A Random Number
◄rng-shrotlink10
Total Downloads
14K+A Random Number
◄rng-shrotlink1.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AA Random Number
rng-shrotlinkN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoA Random Number
◄rng-shrotlink6 years ago
First Released
2016A Random Number
rng-shrotlink2019
Age
10 yearsA Random Number
rng-shrotlink7 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+A Random Number
rng-shrotlink4.0+
PHP Requires
false+A Random Number
rng-shrotlinkfalse+
Business Model
FreeA Random Number
rng-shrotlinkFree
Latest Version
1.2A Random Number
rng-shrotlink1.0
Rating Breakdown
A Random Number
3.7/5(6 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%
rng-shrotlink
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A Random Number or rng-shrotlink more popular?
A Random Number has 900 active installations while rng-shrotlink has 10. A Random Number is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — A Random Number or rng-shrotlink?
A Random Number has a 3.7/5 rating from 6 reviews, while rng-shrotlink has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are A Random Number and rng-shrotlink free?
A Random Number is free and rng-shrotlink is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — A Random Number or rng-shrotlink?
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?
A Random Number was last updated 1 year ago and rng-shrotlink was last updated 6 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.