# Curiosity POTD vs Hello Star

> Curiosity POTD vs Hello Star compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Curiosity POTD comes out ahead, winning 4 of 5 head-to-head checks against Hello Star.

**Curiosity POTD comes out ahead, winning 4 of 5 head-to-head checks against Hello Star.** Choose Curiosity POTD if you care most about download trend, reviews and health score. Choose Hello Star if you care most about downloads (30 days).

| | Curiosity POTD | Hello Star |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 53 | 92 ✅ |
| Download trend | +76.7% ✅ | +9.5% |
| Rating | 5/5 | — |
| Reviews | 1 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 33/100 ✅ | 31/100 |
| Last updated | 2 years ago ✅ | 10 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.7.10 | — |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ | Any |
| First released | Jan 2019 | Jan 2017 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Curiosity POTD or Hello Star?
Curiosity POTD comes out ahead, winning 4 of 5 head-to-head checks against Hello Star. Choose Curiosity POTD if you care most about download trend, reviews and health score. Choose Hello Star if you care most about downloads (30 days).

### Is Curiosity POTD more popular than Hello Star?
Curiosity POTD is the more popular of the two with 10+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Hello Star.

### Can I use Curiosity POTD and Hello Star together?
Both plugins cover APOD and astronomy, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Curiosity POTD and Hello Star free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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