Moon Phases vs AstroBene (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Moon Phases has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) and leads in active installations (300 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Moon Phases has accumulated 19K+ total downloads while AstroBene has 1.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Moon Phases | AstroBene | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 19K+ | ◄ | 1.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 12 years ago | ► | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2015 | |
| Age | 17 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.1.1 | 1.1 |
Rating
5/5Moon Phases
◄AstroBeneN/A
Total Reviews
4Moon Phases
◄AstroBene0
Active Installs
300Moon Phases
◄AstroBene10
Total Downloads
19K+Moon Phases
◄AstroBene1.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AMoon Phases
AstroBeneN/A
Last Updated
12 years agoMoon Phases
►AstroBene4 years ago
First Released
2009Moon Phases
AstroBene2015
Age
17 yearsMoon Phases
AstroBene11 years
WP Requires
2.8+Moon Phases
AstroBene3.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+Moon Phases
AstroBene5.4+
Business Model
FreeMoon Phases
AstroBeneFree
Latest Version
3.1.1Moon Phases
AstroBene1.1
Rating Breakdown
Moon Phases
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
AstroBene
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Moon Phases or AstroBene more popular?
Moon Phases has 300 active installations while AstroBene has 10. Moon Phases is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Moon Phases or AstroBene?
Moon Phases has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews, while AstroBene has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Moon Phases and AstroBene free?
Moon Phases is free and AstroBene is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Moon Phases or AstroBene?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Moon Phases was last updated 12 years ago and AstroBene was last updated 4 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.