Curiosity POTD vs Hello Star (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, Curiosity POTD has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (20 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Curiosity POTD has accumulated 3.6K+ total downloads while Hello Star has 1.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Curiosity POTD | Hello Star | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 20 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 3.6K+ | ◄ | 1.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2017 | |
| Age | 7 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.2+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.1 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5Curiosity POTD
◄Hello StarN/A
Total Reviews
1Curiosity POTD
◄Hello Star0
Active Installs
20Curiosity POTD
◄Hello Star10
Total Downloads
3.6K+Curiosity POTD
◄Hello Star1.6K+
Support Resolution
N/ACuriosity POTD
Hello StarN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoCuriosity POTD
◄Hello Star9 years ago
First Released
2019Curiosity POTD
Hello Star2017
Age
7 yearsCuriosity POTD
Hello Star9 years
WP Requires
5.2+Curiosity POTD
Hello Star3.5+
PHP Requires
5.6+Curiosity POTD
Hello Starfalse+
Business Model
FreeCuriosity POTD
Hello StarFree
Latest Version
2.1Curiosity POTD
Hello Star1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Curiosity POTD
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Hello Star
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Curiosity POTD or Hello Star more popular?
Curiosity POTD has 20 active installations while Hello Star has 10. Curiosity POTD is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Curiosity POTD or Hello Star?
Curiosity POTD has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Hello Star has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Curiosity POTD and Hello Star free?
Curiosity POTD is free and Hello Star is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Curiosity POTD or Hello Star?
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?
Curiosity POTD was last updated 1 year ago and Hello Star was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.