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Random Related Posts Based on Category

This plugin allows you to list any number of related posts from the same category as the current post. You can also randomise these results.

By James Kemp·Posts·Free
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·10 active installs·Updated 15 years ago
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As of April 2026, Random Related Posts Based on Category is a WordPress posts plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 4.8K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2010. Last updated 15 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes….

0/5Rating
10active installs
4.8K+total downloads
16 yearssince 2010

Overview

This plugin allows you to list any number of related posts from the same category as the current post. You can also randomise these results. It is very lightweight, at only 3KB.

There are a number of options available:

  • Choose the number of Posts to show
  • Choose whether it displays these posts randomly, or in order specified by you.
  • Choose whether to display a title, what tags to use, and what text should be displayed (e.g. H3)
  • Choose a class for the main UL

To display the random related posts in its simplest form, simply place the following code in your single.php file – <?php relatedPosts(); ?>.

To edit the options availble, use the following codes:

<?php relatedPosts(
    $ppp = 4, 
    $rand = true, 
    $rPinctitle = true, 
    $rPtitletag = 'h3', 
    $rPtitle = 'Rela…
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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress3+ requiredTested up to 3
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0.2

  • Added ability to choose the order that the related posts are displayed in.
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

James KempJames Kemp
Plugin Info
Version
1.0.2
Last Updated
Jan 10, 2011
WP Requires
3+
Tested Up To
3
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
10
Downloads
4.8K+
Added
Dec 21, 2010
Business
Free

Tags

postsrandomrelatedcategory

Developer

J
James Kemp
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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