# Hello Star

> Hello Star has 10+ active installs and 101 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Hello Star shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**Inspired by Hello Dolly, this plugin works as a reminder of which constellation/star is visible for the current month. It shows information about the 88 officially recognized constellations by the International…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,140
- **Downloads (30 days):** 101 (+31.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 19, 2017
- **Tested up to:** —
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** sarahphp1 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sarahphp1/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/hello-star/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin panel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin-panel/) | #9 | 26 |
| [APOD](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/apod/) | #2 | 3 |
| [astronomy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/astronomy/) | #7 | 12 |
| [constellations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/constellations/) | #1 | 1 |
| [hello dolly](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hello-dolly/) | #3 | 13 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin panel | >100 | 10,000 |
| APOD | #2 | 5 |
| astronomy | #17 | 24 |
| constellations | #13 | 15 |
| hello dolly | #46 | 119 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Latin Now!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/latin-now/) | 400+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 6, 2023 | 34/100 |
| 2 | [Dashboard Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wordpress-dashboard-editor/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 13, 2008 | 41/100 |
| 3 | [Qwerty Admin Panel Theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/qwerty-admin-panel-theme-plugin/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 21, 2009 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [Zeus WordPress Admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zeus-admin-theme/) | 50+ | 4.2/5 (6) | Jun 18, 2019 | 34/100 |
| 5 | [Hello Simpsons Chalkboard Gag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hello-simpsons-chalkboard-gag/) | 20+ | 5/5 (2) | Dec 11, 2016 | 31/100 |
| 6 | [Dashboard Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dashboard-wiget/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 19, 2022 | 31/100 |
| 7 | [SDAC Related Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sdac-related-content/) | 10+ | — | Oct 11, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Floating Admin Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/floating-admin-button/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 10, 2021 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [SCAD – Custom Admin Dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/klingvall-custom-admin-dashboard/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 24, 2026 | 45/100 |
| 11 | [CMS admin area](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cms-admin-area/) | 10+ | — | Jun 24, 2013 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Hello Star safe to use in 2026?
Hello Star shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Hello Star?
Hello Star is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,140 times since it launched in January 2017. It was downloaded 101 times in the last 30 days.

### When was Hello Star last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on January 19, 2017 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Hello Star?
Hello Star is developed and maintained by sarahphp1.

### What are the best alternatives to Hello Star?
The most popular alternatives to Hello Star are Latin Now! (400+ installs), Dashboard Editor (200+ installs) and Qwerty Admin Panel Theme (60+ installs).


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