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Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This quick tip shows you how to display random images in PHP<\/a> code. For example, you may want the user to see something different on refresh. Or, when they come back to the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind, this method does not guarantee a different image will appear randomly. Sometimes, you may see the same image. Therefore, if you decide to use random images, you should use a minimum of three. We suggest five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, we use this method on the Techronology site. Simply, visit our homepage<\/a> and press function key F5 to refresh page. The images under “Professional tools…” should change. Of course, one or two may not change, which okay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Steps to display random images in PHP code<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Prepare the images<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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In our example, we have five balls. Additionally, they are indexed 1 to 5, which will make it easier for us to randomize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Create PHP code<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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