Weighted Random Authors
This widget selects a limited list of random authors, weighted towards authors with more published posts. Easily configure numer of authors, widget t …
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·10 active installs·Updated 16 years agoAs of April 2026, Weighted Random Authors is a WordPress random plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 2.3K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.8+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2009. Last updated 16 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Random Post Plugin – Redirect URL to….
0/5Rating
10active installs
2.3K+total downloads
17 yearssince 2009
Overview
This widget selects a limited list of random post authors, weighted towards authors with more published posts.
Give all of your post authors a chance to be featured in the sidebar, while encouraging more posting and
rewarding authors who post most frequently.
Easily configure numer of authors (or list all), widget title, display of post count, and display of author
gravatar.
Coming soon
- Call output by function (no widget support required).
- More display configuration options.
Ratings & Reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 2.8+ requiredTested up to 2.8.6 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
1.0.1 – Fix author links.
1.0.2 – Better weighting algorithm.
1.1 – Expand / collapse list feature
1.1.1 – Fix hardcoded table name
Contributors
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