The Stars at Night vs NASA Picture of the Day (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, The Stars at Night has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. The Stars at Night has accumulated 6.6K+ total downloads while NASA Picture of the Day has 2.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | The Stars at Night | NASA Picture of the Day | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 6.6K+ | ◄ | 2.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 years ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2015 | |
| Age | 10 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.9.1 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5The Stars at Night
◄NASA Picture of the DayN/A
Total Reviews
3The Stars at Night
◄NASA Picture of the Day0
Active Installs
100The Stars at Night
◄NASA Picture of the Day20
Total Downloads
6.6K+The Stars at Night
◄NASA Picture of the Day2.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AThe Stars at Night
NASA Picture of the DayN/A
Last Updated
4 years agoThe Stars at Night
◄NASA Picture of the Day10 years ago
First Released
2016The Stars at Night
NASA Picture of the Day2015
Age
10 yearsThe Stars at Night
NASA Picture of the Day11 years
WP Requires
4.6+The Stars at Night
NASA Picture of the Day4.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+The Stars at Night
NASA Picture of the Dayfalse+
Business Model
FreeThe Stars at Night
NASA Picture of the DayFree
Latest Version
1.9.1The Stars at Night
NASA Picture of the Day1.0
Rating Breakdown
The Stars at Night
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
NASA Picture of the Day
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Stars at Night or NASA Picture of the Day more popular?
The Stars at Night has 100 active installations while NASA Picture of the Day has 20. The Stars at Night is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — The Stars at Night or NASA Picture of the Day?
The Stars at Night has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, while NASA Picture of the Day has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are The Stars at Night and NASA Picture of the Day free?
The Stars at Night is free and NASA Picture of the Day is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — The Stars at Night or NASA Picture of the Day?
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?
The Stars at Night was last updated 4 years ago and NASA Picture of the Day was last updated 10 years ago.
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