Launches from SpaceX
Show your visitors upcoming and recent SpaceX launches in your sidebar. Uses the r-spacex API: https://github.com/r-spacex/SpaceX-API
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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Launches from SpaceX stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| astronomy | #19 |
| rockets | >100 |
| space | >100 |
| space-x | >100 |
| spacex | #7 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Launches from SpaceX
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Show your visitors upcoming and recent SpaceX launches in your sidebar.
Uses the r-spacex API: https://github.com/r-spacex/SpaceX-API
Installation
- Install the plugin from Admin -> Plugins -> Add New -> Search for ‘spacex’ -> Click install now
- Set up the widget from Admin -> Appearance -> Widgets -> Drag SpaceX launches into the sidebar
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
Launches from SpaceX: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
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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