Starscape Block
v2.0.0by Automattic · updated 3 years ago
Stars in motion
- Rank
- #24,299
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 34
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.2K
- 6,186 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Starscape Block at a glance
Starscape Block is a WordPress plugin by Automattic with 30+ active installs, the #24,299 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 20% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 2.0.0 came out on Jul 28, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.3.14. Among the 633 plugins tagged “blocks”, it ranks #264. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats64 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Starscape Block |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 34 · -5.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 36 |
Rank over time
#24,299 · down 505 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,299 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,010 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,038 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,380 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,765 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,813 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,972 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,936 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,891 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,777 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #23,794 |
Growth %
Average -0.48% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +3.03% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -5.71% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +2.94% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.86% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.78% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 6.3.13 → 6.3.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.3
- Tested up to
- 6.3.14
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 23, 2020
- Last updated
- Jul 28, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Starscape Block
How many websites use Starscape Block?
Starscape Block is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,299 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Starscape Block been downloaded?
6,186 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Starscape Block last updated?
Version 2.0.0 came out on Jul 28, 2023 (3 years ago).
Is Starscape Block compatible with the latest WordPress?
Starscape Block’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.3.14, 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 Starscape Block still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Starscape Block have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Starscape Block?
The plugins most like Starscape Block, by the tags they share, are Spectra Legacy (1M+), Layout Grid Block (200K+) and Genesis Blocks (40K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 34 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 6.2K |
| Author | Automattic |
| First released | Jan 23, 2020 |
| Version | 2.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 28, 2023 |
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