FourNodes Random Post

Simple plugin to display random posts on your wordpress blog. Plugin provides a widget to display random posts in sidebar.
Also comes with a shortcode [randomposts] to include on pages.

• Easy to install
• Picks Random Posts
• Ability to select from specific category
• Limit number of posts
• Shortcode support

1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/FourNodesRandomPost directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
3. Goto Widgets to setup a widget in sidebar.
4. Use shortcode [randomposts] to include in pages.

Installation Instructions

1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/FourNodesRandomPost directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
3. Goto Widgets to setup a widget in sidebar.
4. Use shortcode [randomposts] to include in pages.

Does it display random posts every time a page is loaded?

Yes, it displays random posts on each reload.

Can I limit it to show post from a specific category?

Yes, you can limit it to pick posts from a specific category. You can select a category in widget settings.

How many posts can I show ?

As many as you want. Just set the number of posts in widget settings.

1. 

   Plugin widget settings

1.0

• Limit number of post
• Category filter
• Support for shortcode