meteoprog

Meteoprog Weather Widgets allows you to quickly embed free weather informers (widgets) from <a href="https://meteoprog.com" rel="nofollow ugc">Meteoprog</a>.
⚠️ Important: This plugin uses a separate API key for widgets (informers). 
It is NOT the same as the Meteoprog Weather API key. 
Informer API keys are always free and have no usage limits. 
You can create new informers here: <a href="https://billing.meteoprog.com/informer?utm_source=wp-plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=meteoprog-weather-widgets" rel="nofollow ugc">https://billing.meteoprog.com/informer</a>.
Features: 
* Easy setup with free informer API key. 
* Widgets are fully customizable via Meteoprog dashboard. 
* Supports Gutenberg block: Meteoprog Weather Widget (in the Widgets category). 
* ✅ Legacy Widget (WordPress 4.9–5.7) for classic widget screen. 
* Supports shortcodes: 
 – <code>[meteoprog_informer id="YOUR_INFORMER_ID"]</code> 
 – <code>[meteoprog_informer]</code> (uses default widget) 
* Supports placeholders in content: 
 – <code>{meteoprog_informer_YOUR_INFORMER_ID}</code> 
 – <code>{meteoprog_informer}</code> (uses default widget) 
* Default widget option: set once in admin, use everywhere. 
* Admin preview with “Copy” buttons. 
* Responsive admin interface (mobile-friendly). 
* WP-CLI support for managing keys, defaults, and cache. 
* ✅ Legacy support: works on WordPress 4.9+ and PHP 5.6+ (also tested on PHP 8.3/8.4).
Integrations: 
* ✅ Gutenberg Block — modern block with dynamic informer selector (REST API). 
* ✅ Shortcodes Ultimate — custom integration with dropdown and admin preview. 
* ✅ Elementor — native widget in the Elementor editor. 
* ✅ Legacy Widget — for WP 4.9–5.7 classic widget screens. 
* ✅ Shortcodes & Placeholders — for flexible embedding in content and templates. 
* ✅ WP-CLI — manage API keys, defaults, and cache from the command line. 
* ✅ REST API — exposes <code>/wp-json/meteoprog/v1/informers</code> (secured by <code>edit_posts</code>) for block integration.
Widgets are free, unlimited, and without API limits.
<h3>Privacy</h3>
This plugin itself does not collect or store any personal data. However, when the widget is displayed on the frontend, visitors’ browsers load the widget script from the Meteoprog CDN, which receives standard request information (IP address, User-Agent, Referrer).
The CDN may also set technical cookies required for content delivery or security. These cookies are managed by Meteoprog and are subject to their privacy policy.
This plugin adds a suggested section to WordPress’s default Privacy Policy page, explaining what data is transmitted when widgets are displayed.
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://meteoprog.com" rel="nofollow ugc">Meteoprog Homepage</a> — main weather portal</li>
<li><a href="https://billing.meteoprog.com/informer" rel="nofollow ugc">Meteoprog Informer Dashboard</a> — create and manage your free informers</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/meteoprog/meteoprog-weather-widgets" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub repository</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin connects to the Meteoprog services to display widgets.
<ol>
<li>
https://billing.meteoprog.com — used by the plugin to fetch your informer list via a secure API request (Authorization header with your informer API key and site domain).
</li>
<li>
https://cdn.meteoprog.net — the visitor’s browser loads a small JavaScript file from the Meteoprog CDN to render the widgets. As with any CDN, the visitor’s IP address and browser information are transmitted as part of the HTTPS request. This is standard browser behavior.
</li>
</ol>
No personal data is collected or stored by the plugin itself.

Meteoprog Weather Widget

Embed free Meteoprog weather widgets with Gutenberg, Elementor, Shortcodes Ultimate, REST API, and legacy WP/PHP compatibility.

JohnGrefe

JamesSteward

HD Weather Widget displays current weather conditions and multi-day forecasts with stunning high-definition backgrounds. Perfect for blogs, news sites, and local business websites.
Features:
<ul>
<li>HD Quality: 331dpi weather condition backgrounds (48 unique conditions)</li>
<li>5-Day Forecast: Configurable forecast display (1-5 days or hide)</li>
<li>Current Conditions: Temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction</li>
<li>Multiple Locations: Unlimited widgets for different cities</li>
<li>Modern API: OpenWeatherMap v2.5 with HTTPS security</li>
<li>Responsive Design: Works beautifully on all screen sizes</li>
<li>WebP Optimized: 92% smaller images with PNG fallback</li>
<li>Shortcode Support: Easy integration into posts and pages</li>
<li>Widget Ready: Drag-and-drop sidebar widget included</li>
<li>Highly Cached: 30-minute cache for optimal performance</li>
</ul>
Modernized for 2025:
This plugin has been completely modernized with: 
* PHP 8.2 compatibility 
* WordPress 6.6.1 compatibility 
* WebP image optimization (24 MB → 1.8 MB) 
* Security hardening (output escaping, nonces, HTTPS) 
* User-friendly error messages 
* Comprehensive admin documentation
Easy Setup:
<ol>
<li>Get a free API key from <a href="https://openweathermap.org/appid" rel="nofollow ugc">OpenWeatherMap</a></li>
<li>Enter your API key in Settings → HD Weather Widget</li>
<li>Use the shortcode generator or widget panel</li>
<li>Copy and paste the shortcode into any post or page</li>
</ol>
<h3>Credits</h3>
<ul>
<li>Original Plugin: John Grefe, James Steward – The Waypoint (2013)</li>
<li>Based On: Awesome Weather Widget by Hal Gatewood</li>
<li>Modernization: John Grefe & Evaline Grefe</li>
<li>Weather Data: OpenWeatherMap API</li>
<li>Weather Icons: HD backgrounds by The Waypoint</li>
</ul>

HD Weather Widget by The Waypoint

A beautiful HD weather widget with high-resolution 331dpi backgrounds, 5-day forecasts, and modern OpenWeatherMap integration.

Meteoprog Weather Widget vs HD Weather Widget by The Waypoint