WP Snow Effect vs Simply Snow (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, WP Snow Effect has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 388 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Snow Effect has accumulated 269K+ total downloads while Simply Snow has 11K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Snow Effect | Simply Snow | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 388 | ◄ | 5 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 269K+ | ◄ | 11K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2013 | |
| Age | 15 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.6+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.19 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.9/5WP Snow Effect
◄Simply Snow4.6/5
Total Reviews
388WP Snow Effect
◄Simply Snow5
Active Installs
2.0K+WP Snow Effect
◄Simply Snow10
Total Downloads
269K+WP Snow Effect
◄Simply Snow11K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Snow Effect
Simply SnowN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoWP Snow Effect
◄Simply Snow12 years ago
First Released
2011WP Snow Effect
Simply Snow2013
Age
15 yearsWP Snow Effect
Simply Snow13 years
WP Requires
3.6+WP Snow Effect
Simply Snow3.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+WP Snow Effect
Simply Snowfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Snow Effect
Simply SnowFree
Latest Version
1.1.19WP Snow Effect
Simply Snow1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
WP Snow Effect
4.9/5(388 reviews)
5
96%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%
Simply Snow
4.6/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
20%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP Snow Effect Reviews
by rubengeradmathew
Good
Good job, would be even better to show seasonal changes, so you don’t have to deactivate .
by nicolasrequin
Best plugin Snow
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by wordpressghoul
Pretty Cool
Works really well, nice simple to use plugin.
Simply Snow Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Snow Effect or Simply Snow more popular?
WP Snow Effect has 2.0K+ active installations while Simply Snow has 10. WP Snow Effect is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Snow Effect or Simply Snow?
WP Snow Effect has a 4.9/5 rating from 388 reviews, while Simply Snow has a 4.6/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are WP Snow Effect and Simply Snow free?
WP Snow Effect is free and Simply Snow is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Snow Effect or Simply Snow?
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?
WP Snow Effect was last updated 4 months ago and Simply Snow was last updated 12 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.