# Curiosity POTD

> Curiosity POTD has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 53 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Curiosity POTD shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**NASA Mars Curiosity rover latest image widget & current sol static block.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,818
- **Downloads (30 days):** 53 (+76.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.1
- **Last updated:** Feb 12, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Andrea Benzi (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/andreabenzi/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/curiosity-potd/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [APOD](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/apod/) | #3 | 3 |
| [astronomy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/astronomy/) | #7 | 12 |
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,007 |
| [planet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/planet/) | #2 | 2 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,317 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| APOD | #1 | 5 |
| astronomy | #5 | 24 |
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| planet | #28 | 96 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [NASA Picture of the Day](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nasa-astrology-picture-of-the-day/) | 10+ | — | May 14, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 2 | [Hello Star](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hello-star/) | 10+ | — | Jan 19, 2017 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Curiosity POTD free?
Yes. Curiosity POTD is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Curiosity POTD safe to use in 2026?
Curiosity POTD shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Curiosity POTD?
Curiosity POTD is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,818 times since it launched in January 2019. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Curiosity POTD work with WordPress 7.1?
Curiosity POTD is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Curiosity POTD need?
Curiosity POTD requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Curiosity POTD last updated?
The latest version, 2.1, was released on February 12, 2025 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Curiosity POTD?
Curiosity POTD is developed and maintained by Andrea Benzi.

### What are the best alternatives to Curiosity POTD?
The most popular alternatives to Curiosity POTD are NASA Picture of the Day (10+ installs) and Hello Star (10+ installs).


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