Asteroids Widget vs Like Cheese (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, Asteroids Widget has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (70 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Asteroids Widget has accumulated 14K+ total downloads while Like Cheese has 2.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Asteroids Widget | Like Cheese | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 70 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 14K+ | ◄ | 2.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 14 years ago | ► | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2015 | |
| Age | 16 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.0.0 | 2.0 |
Rating
5/5Asteroids Widget
◄Like CheeseN/A
Total Reviews
6Asteroids Widget
◄Like Cheese0
Active Installs
70Asteroids Widget
◄Like Cheese10
Total Downloads
14K+Asteroids Widget
◄Like Cheese2.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AAsteroids Widget
Like CheeseN/A
Last Updated
14 years agoAsteroids Widget
►Like Cheese9 years ago
First Released
2010Asteroids Widget
Like Cheese2015
Age
16 yearsAsteroids Widget
Like Cheese11 years
WP Requires
2.8+Asteroids Widget
Like Cheese3.0+
PHP Requires
false+Asteroids Widget
Like Cheesefalse+
Business Model
FreeAsteroids Widget
Like CheeseFree
Latest Version
3.0.0Asteroids Widget
Like Cheese2.0
Rating Breakdown
Asteroids Widget
5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Like Cheese
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Asteroids Widget or Like Cheese more popular?
Asteroids Widget has 70 active installations while Like Cheese has 10. Asteroids Widget is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Asteroids Widget or Like Cheese?
Asteroids Widget has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Like Cheese has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Asteroids Widget and Like Cheese free?
Asteroids Widget is free and Like Cheese is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Asteroids Widget or Like Cheese?
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?
Asteroids Widget was last updated 14 years ago and Like Cheese was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.