# Stellar Places

> Stellar Places has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews and 77 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 37/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Stellar Places shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

**Easily create, manage and display locations in a way that makes sense.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 10,390
- **Downloads (30 days):** 77 (+1.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 37/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** Dec 13, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.6.21
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Micah Wood (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wpscholar/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/stellar-places/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [geolocation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/geolocation/) | #29 | 116 |
| [location](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/location/) | #21 | 92 |
| [map](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/map/) | #63 | 279 |
| [maps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/maps/) | #54 | 166 |
| [places](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/places/) | #2 | 9 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| geolocation | >100 | 838 |
| location | >100 | 7,055 |
| map | >100 | 4,848 |
| maps | >100 | 4,847 |
| places | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 72.4%
- 1.0: 27.6%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [SlimStat Analytics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-slimstat/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (816) | Jun 24, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 2 | [Geolocation IP Detection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/geoip-detect/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (59) | Jun 3, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 3 | [Price Based on Country for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-product-price-based-on-countries/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (262) | Sep 8, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 4 | [If-So Dynamic Content – Elementor & All Page Builders Personalization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/if-so/) | 7K+ | 4.7/5 (92) | Sep 27, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 5 | [HivePress Geolocation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hivepress-geolocation/) | 6K+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Aug 24, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 6 | [Country Based Restrictions for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-product-country-base-restrictions/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (52) | Sep 15, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 7 | [User IP and Location](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-ip-and-location/) | 3K+ | 4.2/5 (9) | Jun 18, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 8 | [Advanced Country Blocker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-country-blocker/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (6) | Feb 6, 2026 | 44/100 |
| 9 | [Address Autocomplete via Google for Gravity Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gf-google-address-autocomplete/) | 2K+ | 4.7/5 (7) | Aug 11, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 10 | [belingoGeo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/belingogeo/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (13) | Jan 22, 2026 | 54/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Stellar Places safe to use in 2026?
Stellar Places shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Stellar Places?
Stellar Places is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,390 times since it launched in July 2014. It was downloaded 77 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Stellar Places work with WordPress 7.1?
Stellar Places is officially tested up to WordPress 5.6.21, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Stellar Places need?
Stellar Places requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Stellar Places last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on December 13, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Stellar Places?
Stellar Places is developed and maintained by Micah Wood.

### What are the best alternatives to Stellar Places?
The most popular alternatives to Stellar Places are SlimStat Analytics (70K+ installs), Geolocation IP Detection (20K+ installs) and Price Based on Country for… (20K+ installs).


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