Yes, Factoid is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use Factoid?

Factoid has 40 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Factoid alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Factoid include Wikipedia Preview, Wikilookup, WP Facts. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does Factoid work with the latest WordPress?

Factoid has been tested up to WordPress 4.9.29. It requires WordPress 4.0+ and PHP false+.

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Factoid

Name: Factoid
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: delahoc

Place random quotes or trivia facts on your site through shortcodes or widgets

By delahoc·Facts·Free

5(1 reviews)

·40 active installs·Updated 8 years ago

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As of April 2026, Factoid is a WordPress facts plugin with 40 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 2.7K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2014. Last updated 8 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Wikipedia Preview.

5/51 reviews

40active installs

2.7K+total downloads

12 yearssince 2014

Overview

Factoid allows you to place interesting, amusing and inspiring little random facts and quotes on your WordPress website through both shortcodes (for inserting into posts and pages) and widgets (for inserting into sidebars and other layout elements). Factoid allows you to select the type and category of Factoid you’d like displayed, and also provides a number of display and layout options. Factoids are fetched across the internet from our extensive and constantly growing database.

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