Moon Phases vs WP 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 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Moon Phases has accumulated 19K+ total downloads while WP Moon Phase Widget has 4.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Moon Phases | WP Moon Phase Widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 3.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 4 | 4 | |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 19K+ | ◄ | 4.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 12 years ago | ► | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2019 | |
| Age | 17 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.1.1 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5Moon Phases
◄WP Moon Phase Widget3.8/5
Total Reviews
4Moon Phases
WP Moon Phase Widget4
Active Installs
300Moon Phases
◄WP Moon Phase Widget200
Total Downloads
19K+Moon Phases
◄WP Moon Phase Widget4.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AMoon Phases
WP Moon Phase WidgetN/A
Last Updated
12 years agoMoon Phases
►WP Moon Phase Widget6 years ago
First Released
2009Moon Phases
WP Moon Phase Widget2019
Age
17 yearsMoon Phases
WP Moon Phase Widget7 years
WP Requires
2.8+Moon Phases
WP Moon Phase Widget4.7+
PHP Requires
false+Moon Phases
WP Moon Phase Widget5.6+
Business Model
FreeMoon Phases
WP Moon Phase WidgetFree
Latest Version
3.1.1Moon Phases
WP Moon Phase Widget1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Moon Phases
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WP Moon Phase Widget
3.8/5(4 reviews)
5
50%
4
25%
3
0%
2
0%
1
25%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Moon Phases or WP Moon Phase Widget more popular?
Moon Phases has 300 active installations while WP Moon Phase Widget has 200. Moon Phases is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Moon Phases or WP Moon Phase Widget?
Moon Phases has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews, while WP Moon Phase Widget has a 3.8/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Moon Phases and WP Moon Phase Widget free?
Moon Phases is free and WP Moon Phase Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Moon Phases or WP 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 WP Moon Phase Widget was last updated 6 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.