Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Random Redirect currently ranks #13081 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #12797, first reached on Sep 25, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1, shipped on Aug 4, 2008 (6,660 days ago).
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | #13081 |
| 2026-09-30 | #12848 |
| 2026-08-31 | #12878 |
| 2026-07-31 | #12895 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | 100 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | 6 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 4 |
| 2026-04-30 | 6 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2 |
| 2025-08-29 | 1 |
| 2025-07-28 | 1 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2 |
| 2025-05-31 | 3 |
| 2025-04-30 | 3 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1 |
| 2025-02-27 | 2 |
| 2025-01-29 | 2 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1 |
| 2024-11-30 | 3 |
| 2024-10-31 | 2 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2 |
| 2024-08-31 | 4 |
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Details
| Author | Matt Mullenweg |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1 |
| Versions released | — |
| Last updated | 2008-08-04 |
| Added to directory | 2007-04-20 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Allows you to create a link to yourblog.example.com/?random which will redirect someone to a random post on your blog, in a StumbleUpon-like fashion. You can also specific in the URL `random_post_type` or `random_cat_id`.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Random Redirect?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Random Redirect?
As of October 29, 2026, Random Redirect ranks #13081 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #12797.
When was Random Redirect last updated?
Random Redirect was last updated on August 4, 2008 (version 1.1).
Who makes Random Redirect?
Random Redirect is developed by Matt Mullenweg. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2007.
