# Weather Spider

> Weather Spider has 10+ active installs and 81 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Weather Spider shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Place clean, nice-looking weather forecasts from weatherbug.com within your blog and sidebar.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 5,819
- **Downloads (30 days):** 81 (+44.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 9, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.2.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** lamarant (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/lamarant/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/weather-spider-display-weather-forecast-on-your-blog/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ajax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ajax/) | >100 | 337 |
| [forecast](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/forecast/) | #17 | 24 |
| [weather](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/weather/) | #87 | 105 |
| [weatherbug.com](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/weatherbug-com/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ajax | >100 | 8,190 |
| forecast | >100 | 191 |
| weather | >100 | 294 |
| weatherbug.com | #1 | 1 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [zipaddr-jp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zipaddr-jp/) | 50K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 2, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [SearchWP Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/searchwp-live-ajax-search/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (36) | Aug 8, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [WP-Polls](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-polls/) | 40K+ | 4.2/5 (136) | Sep 1, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [WP-PostRatings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-postratings/) | 20K+ | 4.3/5 (179) | Sep 1, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 5 | [WPC AJAX Add to Cart for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpc-ajax-add-to-cart/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (18) | Sep 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 6 | [Ajax Cart AutoUpdate for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-cart-autoupdate-for-woocommerce/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (214) | Mar 30, 2021 | 46/100 |
| 7 | [Relevanssi Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relevanssi-live-ajax-search/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (9) | May 12, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 8 | [Enable CORS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enable-cors/) | 6K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Jul 15, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 9 | [Load More Anything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-load-more-anything/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (73) | Nov 19, 2025 | 59/100 |
| 10 | [YMC Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ymc-smart-filter/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (34) | Oct 1, 2026 | 92/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Weather Spider safe to use in 2026?
Weather Spider shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Weather Spider?
Weather Spider is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,819 times since it launched in February 2012. It was downloaded 81 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Weather Spider work with WordPress 7.1?
Weather Spider is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Weather Spider last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on February 9, 2012 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Weather Spider?
Weather Spider is developed and maintained by lamarant.

### What are the best alternatives to Weather Spider?
The most popular alternatives to Weather Spider are zipaddr-jp (50K+ installs), SearchWP Live Ajax Search (50K+ installs) and WP-Polls (40K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/weather-spider-display-weather-forecast-on-your-blog/ · Generated 2026-10-01 16:58 UTC by PageForge