METAR plugin
A simple widget to display the current METAR code (Pilot weather code) for a chosen ICAO station.
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.4 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where METAR plugin stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| METAR | #9 |
| noaa | #16 |
| weather | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About METAR plugin
From the official readme · v0.1Description
METAR-widget lets you enter an ICAO station (airport) in the widget admin and will display the according METAR code as widget on your wordpress site.
The METAR data used is provided by NOAA.
Installation
- Unzip metar-widget.zip
- Upload the
metar-widgetfolder into the/wp-content/plugins/directory on the server - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Place the metar-widget in the wordpress admin interface
- Enter an ICAO code for the respective airport (e.g. OMDB for Dubai, United Arab Emirates or VTSR for Siem Reap, Cambodia)
Frequently asked questions
What is METAR?
METAR is a format for reporting weather information. A METAR weather report is predominantly used by pilots in fulfillment of a part of a pre-flight weather briefing, and by meteorologists, who use aggregated METAR information to assist in weather forecasting.
Changelog
initial version
0.1
initial version
0.1 revision of 26OCT2012
Fixed add_action bug in line 62
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FAQ
METAR plugin: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 16, 2026
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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