# Celestial Lunar Phase Widget

> Celestial Lunar Phase Widget has 40+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 266 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 69/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Celestial Lunar Phase Widget is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 69/100 on our health check.

**Display lunar phase, moonrise, moonset, illumination, and astronomical twilight with local calculations and bundled imagery.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 1,126
- **Downloads (30 days):** 266 (+56.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 69/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.3.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 25, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** John Martin (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/johnfoo/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/celestial-lunar-phase/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [astronomy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/astronomy/) | #4 | 12 |
| [lunar phase](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lunar-phase/) | #1 | 1 |
| [moon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/moon/) | #6 | 8 |
| [moonrise](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/moonrise/) | #1 | 1 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,318 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| astronomy | #2 | 24 |
| lunar phase | #1 | 8 |
| moon | #5 | 81 |
| moonrise | #1 | 7 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.3: 68.3%
- 2.2: 31.7%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Moon Phases](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/moon-phases/) | 300+ | 5/5 (4) | Feb 9, 2014 | 33/100 |
| 2 | [WP Moon Phase Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-moon-phase-widget/) | 200+ | 3.8/5 (4) | Dec 26, 2019 | 29/100 |
| 3 | [The Stars at Night](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stars-at-night/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 11, 2021 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [NASA Picture of the Day](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nasa-astrology-picture-of-the-day/) | 10+ | — | May 14, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [Hello Star](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hello-star/) | 10+ | — | Jan 19, 2017 | 31/100 |
| 7 | [Curiosity POTD](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/curiosity-potd/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 12, 2025 | 33/100 |
| 8 | [Helioviewer.org – Latest Image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/helioviewerorg-latest-image-of-the-sun/) | 10+ | — | Jun 28, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [WP Nasa/ADS Query Importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nasaads-query-importer/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 17, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 10 | [Launches from SpaceX](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/launches-from-spacex/) | 10+ | — | Sep 5, 2018 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [SolarDawn Sunrise & Sunset Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/solardawn-sunrise-sunset-widget/) | <10 | — | Jun 17, 2026 | 49/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Celestial Lunar Phase Widget free?
Yes. Celestial Lunar Phase Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Celestial Lunar Phase Widget safe to use in 2026?
Celestial Lunar Phase Widget is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 69/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Celestial Lunar Phase Widget?
Celestial Lunar Phase Widget is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,126 times since it launched in April 2026. It was downloaded 266 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Celestial Lunar Phase Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Celestial Lunar Phase Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Celestial Lunar Phase Widget need?
Celestial Lunar Phase Widget requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Celestial Lunar Phase Widget last updated?
The latest version, 2.3.0, was released on September 25, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes Celestial Lunar Phase Widget?
Celestial Lunar Phase Widget is developed and maintained by John Martin.

### What are the best alternatives to Celestial Lunar Phase Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Celestial Lunar Phase Widget are Moon Phases (300+ installs), WP Moon Phase Widget (200+ installs) and The Stars at Night (100+ installs).


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