Moon Phases vs The Stars at Night (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 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Moon Phases has accumulated 19K+ total downloads while The Stars at Night has 6.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Moon Phases | The Stars at Night | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 19K+ | ◄ | 6.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 12 years ago | ► | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2016 | |
| Age | 17 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.1.1 | 1.9.1 |
Rating
5/5Moon Phases
The Stars at Night5/5
Total Reviews
4Moon Phases
◄The Stars at Night3
Active Installs
300Moon Phases
◄The Stars at Night100
Total Downloads
19K+Moon Phases
◄The Stars at Night6.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AMoon Phases
The Stars at NightN/A
Last Updated
12 years agoMoon Phases
►The Stars at Night4 years ago
First Released
2009Moon Phases
The Stars at Night2016
Age
17 yearsMoon Phases
The Stars at Night10 years
WP Requires
2.8+Moon Phases
The Stars at Night4.6+
PHP Requires
false+Moon Phases
The Stars at Night7.0+
Business Model
FreeMoon Phases
The Stars at NightFree
Latest Version
3.1.1Moon Phases
The Stars at Night1.9.1
Rating Breakdown
Moon Phases
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
The Stars at Night
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Moon Phases or The Stars at Night more popular?
Moon Phases has 300 active installations while The Stars at Night has 100. Moon Phases is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Moon Phases or The Stars at Night?
Moon Phases has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews, while The Stars at Night has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Moon Phases and The Stars at Night free?
Moon Phases is free and The Stars at Night is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Moon Phases or The Stars at Night?
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 The Stars at Night was last updated 4 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.