# The Stars at Night

> The Stars at Night has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 104 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** The Stars at Night shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**This plugin displays data of interest to amateur astronomers. It is calculated from user-provided location and date information. The plugin is called from a WordPress shortcode, and the parameters are specified in the…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 7,071
- **Downloads (30 days):** 104 (+55.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.9.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 11, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.8.18
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** stleary (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/stleary/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/stars-at-night/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [astronomy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/astronomy/) | #3 | 12 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| astronomy | #13 | 24 |

## Version adoption

- 1.9: 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 |
| 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 |
| 10 | [Launches from SpaceX](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/launches-from-spacex/) | 10+ | — | Sep 5, 2018 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [SolarDawn Sunrise & Sunset Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/solardawn-sunrise-sunset-widget/) | <10 | — | Jun 17, 2026 | 49/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Stars at Night free?
Yes. The Stars at Night is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is The Stars at Night safe to use in 2026?
The Stars at Night shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use The Stars at Night?
The Stars at Night is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,071 times since it launched in December 2016. It was downloaded 104 times in the last 30 days.

### Does The Stars at Night work with WordPress 7.1?
The Stars at Night is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.18, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does The Stars at Night need?
The Stars at Night requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was The Stars at Night last updated?
The latest version, 1.9.1, was released on September 11, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes The Stars at Night?
The Stars at Night is developed and maintained by stleary.

### What are the best alternatives to The Stars at Night?
The most popular alternatives to The Stars at Night are Moon Phases (300+ installs), WP Moon Phase Widget (200+ installs) and Celestial Lunar Phase Widget (40+ installs).


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