# Moon Phase Widget

> Moon Phase Widget has 10+ active installs, a 3.7/5 rating from 6 reviews and 89 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Moon Phase Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**This widget displays the current moon phase, with fullness percentage.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,658
- **Downloads (30 days):** 89 (+15.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.7/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 14, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.8.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** DuncanMarshall (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/duncanmarshall/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/moon-phase-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [lunar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lunar/) | #3 | 3 |
| [moon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/moon/) | #7 | 8 |
| [phase](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/phase/) | #2 | 2 |
| [star](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/star/) | #5 | 13 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,315 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| lunar | #21 | 21 |
| moon | #70 | 81 |
| phase | >100 | 491 |
| star | >100 | 2,076 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [The Moon – Current Phase and Next Eclipse](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/the-moon/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Nov 1, 2021 | 33/100 |
| 2 | [Moon Calendar Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/calendrier-lunaire/) | 100+ | 3/5 (4) | Dec 8, 2013 | 26/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Moon Phase Widget safe to use in 2026?
Moon Phase Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Moon Phase Widget?
Moon Phase Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,658 times since it launched in December 2013. It was downloaded 89 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Moon Phase Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Moon Phase Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 3.8.0, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Moon Phase Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on December 14, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Moon Phase Widget?
Moon Phase Widget is developed and maintained by DuncanMarshall.

### What are the best alternatives to Moon Phase Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Moon Phase Widget are The Moon (200+ installs) and Moon Calendar Widget (100+ installs).


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