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Vi Random Post Widget

Vi Random Posts Widget plugin allows us to create a custom random or category posts list as a widget. It gives you a list of random posts via shortcod …

By Team Startbit·Post Widget·Free
3.7(3 reviews)
·100 active installs·Updated 6 years ago
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As of April 2026, Vi Random Post Widget is a WordPress Post Widget plugin with 100 active installations and a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews. It has been downloaded 6.3K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2015. Last updated 6 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Elementor Custom Skin.

3.7/53 reviews
100active installs
6.3K+total downloads
11 yearssince 2015

Overview

Vi Random Posts Widget plugin allows us to create a custom random or category posts list as a widget. It gives you a list of random posts via shortcode or widget with thumbnail, excerpt and post date, also you can display it from your custom post type or from a post category.

=Features=

WordPress 5.2.1 Support.
Allow you to add a URL in widget title
Display thumbnails and customizable size.
Display excerpt of customizable length.
Display from all, specific or multiple category.
Display your post date with customomizable format.
Display your post author.
Display post comment counts
Display your custom Post types.    
User can add a custom css class in widget.
Add custom html or text before and/or after posts lists.
Display random post using shortcode '[virp/]'.

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Ratings & Reviews

3.73 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress3.0+ requiredTested up to 5.2.24
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.1

  • Added some css and options for display post
  • Make compatible with the latest version for wordpress
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Team StartbitTeam Startbit
Plugin Info
Version
1.1
Last Updated
Jun 18, 2019
WP Requires
3.0+
Tested Up To
5.2.24
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
100
Downloads
6.3K+
Added
Jan 23, 2015
Business
Free

Tags

post widgetrandom postlatest post widgetrandom post widgetcustom post type widget

Developer

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Team Startbit
6 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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