Astero – WordPress Weather Plugin
Version 2.0.1
SKU: 1040
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Product details
- Version on file
- 2.0.1
- Type
- Plugin
- Released
- October 9, 2018
About Astero – WordPress Weather Plugin 2.0.1
Astero is a WordPress weather plugin. It loads forecasts with Ajax and keeps a local cache, so the weather box doesn't slow the page while it loads. It can show a fixed location or detect the visitor's with geolocation, and an optional search box lets visitors look up weather by city name or zip code and pick their preferred units.
The listing doesn't state the weather data provider, whether an API key is needed, or how the forecast is placed on pages, so read the documentation in the package. The file on record is version 2.0.1 from October 2018, which is old. Test it with your current WordPress and PHP on a staging site, and check that the weather source it uses still works.
Key features
- Ajax loading
- Forecasts load without blocking the rest of the page.
- Local caching
- Results are cached on your site for faster repeat loads.
- Fixed location or geolocation
- Show one set place or use the visitor's location.
- City or zip search
- An optional box lets visitors look up weather by city name or zip code.
- Unit choice
- Visitors can choose their preferred units.
Is it right for you?
A good fit for
- Travel, local-news and event sites that want a weather box
- Sites that need visitors to look up other cities
Look elsewhere if
- Sites that need weather maps, alerts or detailed meteorology
- Buyers who can't test an older plugin against current WordPress
How to install Astero – WordPress Weather Plugin 2.0.1
- 1
Download the file
Open My Account → Downloads and download the product. If the archive contains several zips (documentation, child theme, licensing files), you need the one named after the product.
- 2
Upload it to WordPress
In your dashboard go to Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin and choose the zip.
- 3
Install and activate
Click Install Now, then Activate. If an older or free copy is already installed, WordPress offers to replace it with the uploaded version.
Notes for this product
- Weather plugins often rely on an outside data service. The listing doesn't state which one this uses, so check the documentation for any API key.
Setup: using Astero – WordPress Weather Plugin 2.0.1
- Activate the plugin. Install it and open its settings page.
- Add the data source details. Enter an API key or other setting if the documentation asks for one.
- Choose location and units. Pick a fixed location or geolocation and set default units.
- Place the weather box. Add it to a page or widget area as the documentation describes, then test search.
Common problems and fixes
The weather box is empty or shows an error
- Why it happens
- The data source rejects the request, often because of a missing, wrong or expired API key.
- How to fix it
- Check the key and settings, clear the plugin cache and reload the page.
“The link you followed has expired.” when uploading
- Why it happens
- The zip is larger than your server's PHP upload limit (upload_max_filesize / post_max_size).
- How to fix it
- Raise the upload limit in your hosting control panel, or unzip the file and upload the folder to wp-content/plugins with your host's file manager or SFTP.
“The package could not be installed. No valid plugins were found.”
- Why it happens
- The uploaded zip is a bundle (or a theme), not the plugin itself.
- How to fix it
- Unzip the download once and upload the inner zip named after the plugin.
“Plugin could not be activated because it triggered a fatal error.”
- Why it happens
- Usually a PHP version older than the plugin needs, or a second copy of the same plugin (for example the free version) still active.
- How to fix it
- Check your PHP version under Tools → Site Health → Info, deactivate any other copy of the plugin, and enable WP_DEBUG_LOG to see the exact error.
Licence or “updates unavailable” notices
- Why it happens
- The developer's licence key isn't included. Features that call the developer's servers (template libraries, cloud APIs, automatic updates) need it.
- How to fix it
- Everything that runs locally works without it. For a newer file, use Request an update from your account.
Alternatives to Astero – WordPress Weather Plugin 2.0.1
| Product | Choose it if | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Weather WordPress Shortcode And Widget Simple Weather Plugin 4.2.3 | you want a simpler weather plugin with a shortcode and widget. | $3.99 |
Frequently asked questions
Can visitors search other cities?
Yes, an optional search lets them look up weather by city name or zip code.
Does it use the visitor's location?
It can use geolocation instead of a fixed location. Browsers ask the visitor for permission.
Is the file current?
The file on record is version 2.0.1 from October 2018, so test it before going live.