Moon Phases vs Moon Phase Widget (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 Moon Phase Widget has 3.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Moon Phases | Moon Phase Widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 3.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ► | 6 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 19K+ | ◄ | 3.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 12 years ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2013 | |
| Age | 17 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.1.1 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5Moon Phases
◄Moon Phase Widget3.7/5
Total Reviews
4Moon Phases
►Moon Phase Widget6
Active Installs
300Moon Phases
◄Moon Phase Widget10
Total Downloads
19K+Moon Phases
◄Moon Phase Widget3.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AMoon Phases
Moon Phase WidgetN/A
Last Updated
12 years agoMoon Phases
◄Moon Phase Widget12 years ago
First Released
2009Moon Phases
Moon Phase Widget2013
Age
17 yearsMoon Phases
Moon Phase Widget13 years
WP Requires
2.8+Moon Phases
Moon Phase Widget3.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+Moon Phases
Moon Phase Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeMoon Phases
Moon Phase WidgetFree
Latest Version
3.1.1Moon Phases
Moon Phase Widget1.0
Rating Breakdown
Moon Phases
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Moon Phase Widget
3.7/5(6 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Moon Phases or Moon Phase Widget more popular?
Moon Phases has 300 active installations while Moon Phase Widget has 10. Moon Phases is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Moon Phases or Moon Phase Widget?
Moon Phases has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews, while Moon Phase Widget has a 3.7/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Moon Phases and Moon Phase Widget free?
Moon Phases is free and Moon Phase Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Moon Phases or Moon Phase Widget?
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 Moon Phase Widget was last updated 12 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.