# Launches from SpaceX

> Launches from SpaceX has 10+ active installs and 167 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Launches from SpaceX shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Show your visitors upcoming and recent SpaceX launches in your sidebar. Uses the r-spacex API: https://github.com/r-spacex/SpaceX-API**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 6,426
- **Downloads (30 days):** 167 (+21.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 5, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** yugensoft (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/yugensoft/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/launches-from-spacex/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [astronomy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/astronomy/) | #10 | 12 |
| [rockets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rockets/) | #1 | 1 |
| [space](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/space/) | #13 | 16 |
| [space-x](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/space-x/) | #1 | 1 |
| [spacex](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spacex/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| astronomy | #19 | 24 |
| rockets | >100 | 1,293 |
| space | >100 | 4,335 |
| space-x | >100 | 993 |
| spacex | #7 | 7 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## 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 |
| 4 | [Celestial Lunar Phase Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/celestial-lunar-phase/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 25, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 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 |
| 11 | [SolarDawn Sunrise & Sunset Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/solardawn-sunrise-sunset-widget/) | <10 | — | Jun 17, 2026 | 49/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Launches from SpaceX safe to use in 2026?
Launches from SpaceX shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Launches from SpaceX?
Launches from SpaceX is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,426 times since it launched in September 2018. It was downloaded 167 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Launches from SpaceX work with WordPress 7.1?
Launches from SpaceX is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Launches from SpaceX last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on September 5, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Launches from SpaceX?
Launches from SpaceX is developed and maintained by yugensoft.

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


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