# Earth Observatory IOTD Widget

> Earth Observatory IOTD Widget has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 65 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Earth Observatory IOTD Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Provides a widget to display the NASA Earth Observatory's Image of the Day and/or the RSS feed on your sidebar.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,925
- **Downloads (30 days):** 65 (+16.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 4, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** rhewlif (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/henryp/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/earth-observatory-iotd-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [daily](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/daily/) | #18 | 24 |
| [day](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/day/) | #6 | 7 |
| [earth observatory](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/earth-observatory/) | #1 | 1 |
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | >100 | 817 |
| [NASA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/nasa/) | #3 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| daily | >100 | 4,379 |
| day | >100 | 10,000 |
| earth observatory | #1 | 1 |
| image | >100 | 10,000 |
| NASA | #32 | 34 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Bible Verse of the Day](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bible-verse-of-the-day/) | 3K+ | 4.9/5 (11) | Aug 20, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 2 | [Easy Quotes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-quotes/) | 700+ | 4.7/5 (6) | Aug 16, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 3 | [DayOfWeek](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/day-of-week/) | 300+ | 4.6/5 (5) | Aug 24, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 4 | [Quote of the Day and Random Quote](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quote-of-the-day-and-random-quote/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 8, 2018 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [Bible Verse Display](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bible-verse-display/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 21, 2012 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [Bible Reading Plan](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bible-reading-plan/) | 20+ | — | May 8, 2009 | 24/100 |
| 7 | [Gravity Forms Periodic Notification E-Mails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravity-forms-periodic-notification-e-mails-by-weptile/) | 20+ | 3.3/5 (3) | May 16, 2014 | 26/100 |
| 8 | [Bible Plus+](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bible-plus/) | 10+ | — | Sep 3, 2017 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Daily logo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/daily-logo/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 26, 2022 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [Spice Archive Page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/spice-archive-page/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 10, 2018 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Earth Observatory IOTD Widget free?
Yes. Earth Observatory IOTD Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Earth Observatory IOTD Widget safe to use in 2026?
Earth Observatory IOTD Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Earth Observatory IOTD Widget?
Earth Observatory IOTD Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,925 times since it launched in April 2012. It was downloaded 65 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Earth Observatory IOTD Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Earth Observatory IOTD Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Earth Observatory IOTD Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on February 4, 2013 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Earth Observatory IOTD Widget?
Earth Observatory IOTD Widget is developed and maintained by rhewlif.

### What are the best alternatives to Earth Observatory IOTD Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Earth Observatory IOTD Widget are Bible Verse of the Day (3K+ installs), Easy Quotes (700+ installs) and DayOfWeek (300+ installs).


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