# METAR plugin

> METAR plugin has 10+ active installs and 59 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** METAR plugin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**A simple widget to display the current METAR code (Pilot weather code) for a chosen ICAO station.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,032
- **Downloads (30 days):** 59 (-3.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 26, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** mcantsin (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mcantsin/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/metar-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [METAR](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/metar/) | #4 | 7 |
| [noaa](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/noaa/) | #3 | 8 |
| [weather](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/weather/) | #57 | 106 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,319 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| METAR | #9 | 10 |
| noaa | #16 | 16 |
| weather | >100 | 300 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Aviation Weather from NOAA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aviation-weather-from-noaa/) | 100+ | 5/5 (4) | Oct 31, 2022 | 32/100 |
| 2 | [Aviation Weather Briefing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aviation-weather-briefing/) | 20+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Jan 31, 2015 | 30/100 |
| 3 | [taf-metar-widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-taf-metar-widget/) | 20+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Nov 2, 2016 | 30/100 |
| 5 | [AviationWeather Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aviationweather-widget/) | 10+ | — | Dec 14, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [TAF plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/taf-widget/) | 10+ | — | Sep 9, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Leadovation Aerodrome METAR TAF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/leadovation-aerodrome-metar-taf/) | <10 | — | Oct 8, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is METAR plugin safe to use in 2026?
METAR plugin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use METAR plugin?
METAR plugin is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,032 times since it launched in August 2012. It was downloaded 59 times in the last 30 days.

### Does METAR plugin work with WordPress 7.1?
METAR plugin is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was METAR plugin last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on October 26, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes METAR plugin?
METAR plugin is developed and maintained by mcantsin.

### What are the best alternatives to METAR plugin?
The most popular alternatives to METAR plugin are Aviation Weather from NOAA (100+ installs), Aviation Weather Briefing (20+ installs) and taf-metar-widget (20+ installs).


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