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Random Banner

Display random image, SWF, or script ads across your WordPress site with this powerful, customizable, and user-friendly Random Banner plugin.

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Tested up to WordPress 6.9
Current version4.2.12
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 6.9
Minimum stackWP 5.3 · PHP 7.0
Directory statusactive
Last directory update15 Mar 20267mo ago
Active installations1K+Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating4.6 / 5 from 52 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records Random Banner version 4.2.12 as active, updated 7mo ago and tested up to WordPress 6.9.

Overview

About this plugin

Random Banner is a flexible WordPress plugin that enables you to display various types of banner ads (Image, SWF, or Script) randomly throughout your website. Whether you’re running ad campaigns or promoting content, this plugin offers powerful placement and control options.

Features

  • Supports banner types: Image, SWF, and Script.
  • Assign individual links to Image and SWF banners.
  • Display banners randomly from the list uploaded on the settings page.
  • Use shortcodes or widgets to place banners anywhere.
  • Set custom titles via widget settings.
  • Organize banners using categories.
  • Display banners as sliders via widgets or shortcodes.
  • Enable/disable banners on individual posts.
  • Global enable/disable settings under Settings → Others.
  • Option to hide banners for logged-in users.
  • Show banner ads as popups (Settings → Popup).
  • Filter ads by category when assigning banner locations.

Scripts and Styles used

  • Bootstrap
  • SweetAlert
  • Moment.js
  • Owl Carousel

Demo

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Shortcode Usage

In PHP

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Inside Posts or Pages

[bc_random_banner]

Available Shortcode Attributes

[bc_random_banner category=category_name slider=no autoplay=true delay=3000 loop=false dots=false]

  • category: default or any custom category slug.
  • slider: yes / no
  • autoplay: true / false
  • delay: e.g., 3000 (milliseconds)
  • loop: true / false
  • dots: true / false

For Pro Version: Random Banner Pro Support

WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • ads campaign
  • banner ads
  • random banner
  • advertisement
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested up to WordPress 6.9

Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 6.9.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to6.9
Minimum requirementsWordPress 5.3 · PHP 7.0
Update activity15 Mar 20267mo ago

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