# floating Stars

> floating Stars has <10 active installs and 151 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** floating Stars shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Dynamic Visuals: This plugin adds an animated effect of floating stars with random colors to your wordpress website, enhancing its aesthetic appeal.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 2,138
- **Downloads (30 days):** 151 (+12.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 6, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.3.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WeDevlops (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wedevlops/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/floating-stars/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [6.3](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/6-3/) | #7 | 8 |
| [6.6](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/6-6/) | #1 | 8 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 6.3 | >100 | 1,730 |
| 6.6 | #83 | 1,672 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Floating Image PRO](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/floating-image/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Jan 21, 2025 | 31/100 |
| 2 | [blinking stars effect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blinking-stars/) | <10 | — | Jan 21, 2025 | 24/100 |
| 3 | [Control per Page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/control-per-page/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Feb 20, 2025 | 31/100 |
| 4 | [floating price tag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/floating-price-tag/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Aug 10, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 5 | [Wedevlops Custom Horizontal Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wedevlops-custom-horizontal-menu/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Aug 28, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 6 | [Floating Chat Bubble](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/floating-chat-bubble/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Sep 17, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 8 | [floating Circles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/floating-circles/) | <10 | — | Jan 21, 2025 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is floating Stars safe to use in 2026?
floating Stars shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use floating Stars?
floating Stars is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,138 times since it launched in November 2024. It was downloaded 151 times in the last 30 days.

### Does floating Stars work with WordPress 7.1?
floating Stars 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 floating Stars need?
floating Stars requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was floating Stars last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on December 6, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes floating Stars?
floating Stars is developed and maintained by WeDevlops.

### What are the best alternatives to floating Stars?
The most popular alternatives to floating Stars are Floating Image PRO (<10 installs), blinking stars effect (<10 installs) and Control per Page (<10 installs).


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