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1.6.5

  • Fixed compatibility issue with Elementor and other page builders where editor content would not display

1.6.4

  • Fixed multiple posts displaying in chronological order instead of random order

1.6.3

  • Fix bug for memory exhaustion from infinite recursion

1.6.2

  • Restored server-side rendering as default for better performance
  • AJAX loading is now opt-in via ajax=”yes” shortcode parameter
  • JavaScript and REST API requests only load when AJAX mode is active

1.6.1

  • Fixed AJAX content loading on sites without pretty permalinks

1.6.0

  • Added AJAX-based content loading via REST API for full compatibility with page caching
  • Front-end JavaScript loads random content dynamically with noscript fallback
  • Updated Plugin URI to randomcontentpro.com

1.5.0

  • Replaced ORDER BY RAND() with efficient PHP randomization
  • Added transient caching
  • Added multiple code improvements

1.4.1

  • Ensure compatibility with latest WP version

1.4.0

  • Add support for block editor
  • Update widget settings

1.3.2

  • Update tested to version

1.3.1

  • Fix shortcode output so that multiple posts will display

1.3

  • Add rc_content filter for extending the plugin output in both the shortcode and the widget
  • Add content filter to widget output to allow for oembed support

1.2

  • Add localization files for translation support

1.1

  • Add num_posts parameter to old version of shortcode for backwards compatibility

1.0

  • Update shortcode to [random_content] to help prevent conflicts with other plugins
  • Added a num_posts paramenter to the shortcode so that more than one post can show at a time
  • Added the ability to not choose a group in a widget, even if a group exists
  • Added the ability to control the number of posts that show in the widget
  • Rebuilt the plugin using OOP principles based on the WordPress plugin boilerplate
  • Added plugin banner graphic
  • Updated screenshot image

0.4

  • Update input text syntax in widget

0.3

  • Add shortcode functionality.
  • Reset post data after widget query.

0.1

  • First released into the wild.

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Author
Jeremy Green
Version:
1.6.5
Last Updated
March 23, 2026
Active Installs
3000
Requires
WordPress 5.0.1
Tested Up To
WordPress 6.9.4

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