Fun Facts

Adds a sidebar widget that display interesting, useless, weird and wonderful random fun facts.

Download
Download the plugin here: Fun Facts (141.98 KB)

Installation

    To install the plug-in:

  • Unpack the *.zip file and extract the /fun-facts/ folder and the files
  • Using an FTP program, upload the full /fun-facts/ folder to your WordPress plugins directory (Example: /wp-content/plugins)
  • Go to Plugins > Installed and activate the plugin.
    To add the widget:

  • Go to Appearance > Widgets, add the widget to the sidebar of your choice and save.

    To use the shortcode:

  • Simply add [fun-facts] to your posts or your pages.

Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I add my own fun facts?

  • There is an easy interface built in the plugin to add your own fun facts. Go to Settings > Fun Facts to do that. Add one fun fact per line without HTML code. HTML encoded characters are OK.

    Is the plugin compatible with versions of WordPress ealier to 2.8?

  • No. Because of the new widget implementation, you need to use WordPress 2.8 or later. If you are using an earlier version of WordPress, you can try using Fun Facts version 1.0 but, really, you should upgrade.

    How can I support this plugin?

  • If you enjoy this plugin and would like to help with the development, please consider donating. Otherwise, spread the word, report bugs and give this plugin a good rating.

    How do I report a bug?

  • If you find any bugs with the plugin or if you have any suggestions, please leave a comment to let me know.

Version history
The current version of the plugin is 2.0
The plugin requires Wordpress to be at least version 2.8
The plugin has been tested with wordpress version up to 2.8.2

    2.0

  • Compatibility check with WordPress 2.8.2
  • New [fun-facts] shortcode
  • New WordPress 2.8 widget structure
    1.0

  • Initial release
    To do

  • Add localization.
  • Add code to allow the widget to be inserted anywhere in a template or a page.
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18 Comments to “Fun Facts”

  1. 1. baron Says:
    June 19th, 2009 at 8:11 am

    Works great, thank you

  2. 2. Pete Says:
    July 2nd, 2009 at 10:27 am

    Hi.
    I have added funfacts to my wordpress site
    about two thirds down the side panel (right hand side)
    but it just doesn’t want to display anything.

    Any ideas. Much appreciated.

    Pete B

  3. 3. Joe Says:
    July 2nd, 2009 at 3:28 pm

    @Pete:
    It look like the database query doesn’t return anything. I will contact you by email to help you resolve the problem.

  4. 4. Sandi Says:
    July 27th, 2009 at 10:06 am

    I am having the same problem. I added funfacts but it doesn’t display anything.

  5. 5. Steve Gentry Says:
    July 28th, 2009 at 11:49 am

    I have add fun facts to my wordpress site but it doesnt’ display anything. Any ideas? Thanks

  6. 6. Joe Says:
    July 28th, 2009 at 5:25 pm

    @Sandi:
    I can’t access your website. I will follow up with you by email.

    @Steve Gentry:
    It look like another database problem. I will contact you by email to help you resolve the problem.

  7. 7. Malki Says:
    July 31st, 2009 at 1:34 am

    Hi, i like those little Widgets …
    but on my page, it doesn’t work.
    The Widget appears, but no Facts … ?
    do i have to configure something?

    Thanks for help …
    Malki

  8. 8. Veiko Says:
    August 8th, 2009 at 1:52 am

    Plugin stopped working in WordPress Version 2.8.3.
    It just doesn’t display any facts. Just disappeared.

    Please fix it.

  9. 9. Terry Says:
    August 11th, 2009 at 6:38 am

    Looks like I am in the same situation as above. Can you help?

  10. 10. Joe Says:
    August 18th, 2009 at 1:08 pm

    @Malki:
    You shouldn’t have anything to configure. I will contact you by email to help you resolve the problem.

    @Veiko:
    That may be due to the way you updated WordPress. I will contact you by email to help you resolve the problem.

    @Terry:
    I will contact you by email to help you resolve the problem.

  11. 11. Donald Says:
    August 18th, 2009 at 1:38 pm

    Is there any way to display the fun facts without having to put it in the sidebar or use [fun-facts]?

  12. 12. Joe Says:
    August 18th, 2009 at 1:49 pm

    @Donald:
    Not at the moment but I could add that to the plugin. What did you had in mind?

  13. 13. Donald Says:
    August 20th, 2009 at 5:41 am

    Maybe something along the lines of manually inserting a function into the source code that calls the plugin. Wherever the function is placed in the source code would determine where the plugin displays.

  14. 14. Joe Says:
    August 21st, 2009 at 12:46 am

    @Donald:
    That’s a good idea. I’ll add that in a future version.

  15. 15. Steve Says:
    November 8th, 2009 at 6:13 pm

    Please please add a manual code that I can just paste into the sidebar. I love the plugin but am running into HELL trying to configure my .css and the plugin to display the title and format the text appropriately.

  16. 16. Joe Says:
    November 8th, 2009 at 7:03 pm

    @Steve:
    I’ll add the manual code to the todo list :)

  17. 17. Web design Reenata Says:
    December 5th, 2009 at 12:47 pm

    I can’t download this plugin.

    Error 404 – Not Found
    Sorry, the page that you are looking for does not exist.

  18. 18. Joe Says:
    December 5th, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    @Web design Reenata:
    Thank you very much for pointing that out. It’s fixed now.

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