TAF plugin
A simple widget to display the current TAF (Terminal aerodrome forecast) code for a chosen ICAO station.
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TAF plugin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.0 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where TAF plugin stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| METAR | #8 |
| noaa | #15 |
| TAF | #8 |
| weather | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About TAF plugin
From the official readme · v0.1Description
TAF-widget lets you enter an ICAO station (airport) in the widget admin and will display the according TAF code as widget on your wordpress site.
The TAF data used is provided by NOAA.
Installation
- Unzip taf-widget.zip
- Upload the
taf-widgetfolder into the/wp-content/plugins/directory on the server - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Place the taf-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 TAF?
TAF is a format for reporting weather forecast information. A TAF 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 and TAF information to assist in weather forecasting.
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FAQ
TAF plugin: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 16, 2026
Is TAF plugin free?
Yes. TAF plugin is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is TAF plugin safe to use in 2026?
TAF plugin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use TAF plugin?
TAF plugin is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,858 times since it launched in September 2014. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.
Does TAF plugin work with WordPress 7.1?
TAF plugin is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was TAF plugin last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on September 9, 2014 (12 years ago).
Who makes TAF plugin?
TAF plugin is developed and maintained by mcantsin.
What are the best alternatives to TAF plugin?
The most popular alternatives to TAF plugin are Aviation Weather from NOAA (100+ installs), Aviation Weather Briefing (20+ installs) and taf-metar-widget (20+ installs).
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