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Curiosity POTD

v2.1

by Andrea Benzi · updated 1 year ago

NASA Mars Curiosity rover latest image widget & current sol static block.

APODastronomyblockplanetwidget
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Rank
#29,682
No change yet
Active installs (est.)
≈ 17
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
3.9K
3,862 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -50% (30d)·Toward Fewer than 10 · ETA unknown

Curiosity POTD at a glance

Curiosity POTD is a WordPress plugin by Andrea Benzi with 10+ active installs, the #29,682 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 2.1 came out on Feb 12, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. Among the 3 plugins tagged “APOD”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2019.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

45 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Curiosity POTD Compare series
Downloads over time: 28 days across 1 series.0246Oct 10Oct 15Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 6Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.7.11
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DateCuriosity POTD
Nov 6, 20263
Nov 5, 20261
Nov 4, 20260
Nov 3, 20260
Nov 2, 20261
Nov 1, 20261
Oct 31, 20261
Oct 30, 20261
Oct 29, 20261
Oct 28, 20263
Oct 27, 20262
Oct 26, 20261
Oct 25, 20264
Oct 24, 20262
Oct 23, 20262
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20261
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20266
Oct 18, 20261
Oct 17, 20261
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20263
Oct 14, 20262
Oct 13, 20263
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20263

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 17 · 0.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 10 days across 1 series.161718Oct 29Oct 31Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.7.11
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202617
Nov 7, 202617
Nov 5, 202617
Nov 4, 202617
Nov 3, 202617
Nov 2, 202617
Nov 1, 202617
Oct 31, 202617
Oct 30, 202617
Oct 29, 202617

Rank over time

#29,682 · down 211 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 5 days across 1 series.#29.4K#29.6KOct 29Oct 31Nov 5Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.7.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#29,682
Nov 5, 2026#29,535
Oct 31, 2026#29,535
Oct 30, 2026#29,283
Oct 29, 2026#29,471

Growth %

Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 9 days across 1 series.-1%0%1%Oct 30Oct 31Nov 2Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.7.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Downloads -33.3%
    • Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v2.1100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.1
Requires WordPress
5.2
Tested up to
6.7.11
Requires PHP
5.6
First released
Jan 28, 2019
Last updated
Feb 12, 2025
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Curiosity POTD

How many websites use Curiosity POTD?

Curiosity POTD is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #29,682 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Curiosity POTD been downloaded?

3,862 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats

When was Curiosity POTD last updated?

Version 2.1 came out on Feb 12, 2025 (1 year ago).

Is Curiosity POTD compatible with the latest WordPress?

Curiosity POTD’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.

Is Curiosity POTD still maintained?

Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Curiosity POTD have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Curiosity POTD?

The plugins most like Curiosity POTD, by the tags they share, are Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) (10K+), Spectra Legacy (1M+) and Blocksy Companion (300K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★

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Curiosity POTD
Estimated installs≈ 17
Reported installs10+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads3.9K
AuthorAndrea Benzi
First releasedJan 28, 2019
Version2.1
Requires WP5.2
Requires PHP5.6
Last updatedFeb 12, 2025

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