Simply replace the tag [random-number] by a random number.
As of April 2026, Random Number Generator is a WordPress howto plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 3.2K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.7+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2009. Last updated 16 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Screen Stay Awake.
It can be used to avoid browsers cache by inserting a random number.
For instance, http://my_url?[random-number]” could generate http://my_url?134548.
[random-number from=”2″ to=”72″ format=”%b”]%d minutes[/random-number]
output: an integer value between 2 & 72 followed by the word ‘minutes’
This plugin is a sample on how to create a plugin which:
* supports internationalization,
* provides an option screen,
* saves some options,
* use images,
* replaces a tag.
By the way, it generates randomized numbers ;o)
If you need more functionalities, feel free to ask (email/blog)…
A post with a French tutorial is available here.
| WordPress | 2.7+ requiredTested up to 2.8.6 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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