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Random Number Generator

Simply replace the tag [random-number] by a random number.

By Whiler·Howto·Free
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·10 active installs·Updated 16 years ago
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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.

0/5Rating
10active installs
3.2K+total downloads
17 yearssince 2009

Overview

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.

Supported languages

  • English
  • French
  • Russian (Thanks to Vladimir / ShinePHP.com)
Read full description on WordPress.org

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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress2.7+ requiredTested up to 2.8.6
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.3.2

  • Submenu was displayed in Dashboard menu when not on RNG options page: fixed
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

WhilerWhiler
Plugin Info
Version
1.3.2
Last Updated
Nov 27, 2009
WP Requires
2.7+
Tested Up To
2.8.6
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
10
Downloads
3.2K+
Added
Nov 24, 2009
Business
Free

Tags

howtorandomsamplenumbersgenerator

Developer

W
Whiler
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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