Random Images
The [random_images] shortcode displays random attached images.
2.5(6 reviews)
·30 active installs·Updated 7 years agoAs of April 2026, Random Images is a WordPress images plugin with 30 active installations and a 2.5/5 rating from 6 reviews. It has been downloaded 5.1K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.8+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2013. Last updated 7 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Autoptimize.
2.5/56 reviews
30active installs
5.1K+total downloads
13 yearssince 2013
Overview
The [random_images] shortcode will display an unstyled set of random images.
Six images will display at thumbnail size linked to attachment pages by default.
To change the number of images and the size:
[random_images total=4 size=medium]
To make the links point to image files instead of attachment pages:
[random_images link=file]
If you have any questions, please ask in the support forum.
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Ratings & Reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 2.8+ requiredTested up to 5.0.25 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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Changelog
1.0
- Vastly improve performance by querying for image IDs before running more complex queries.
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