Plugins & Hacks

How can I get search results displayed in random order?

Scenario:
"I want to make search results be random in order so that the same search query will bring up results in a different order."

Solution:
This requires a small core hack to BLOG.php.

Original forum thread (thanks, xiffy!):
http://forum.nucleuscms.org/viewtopic.php?t=9416

Method:

1. Find the function 'getSqlSearch' on lines 479 - 485 and you'll find the statement where the order is added to the search query.
2. Replace line 482:
   

   $query .= ' ORDER BY score DESC';
   

   
   with

   $query .= ' ORDER BY RAND()';