WP Snow Effect vs Festival Snow Effect (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 80). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Snow Effect has accumulated 269K+ total downloads while Festival Snow Effect has 4.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Snow Effect | Festival Snow Effect | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 388 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 80 |
| Total Downloads | 269K+ | ◄ | 4.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ► | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2020 | |
| Age | 15 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.6+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.19 | 1.0 |
Rating
4.9/5WP Snow Effect
◄Festival Snow Effect4/5
Total Reviews
388WP Snow Effect
◄Festival Snow Effect2
Active Installs
2.0K+WP Snow Effect
◄Festival Snow Effect80
Total Downloads
269K+WP Snow Effect
◄Festival Snow Effect4.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Snow Effect
Festival Snow EffectN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoWP Snow Effect
►Festival Snow Effect3 months ago
First Released
2011WP Snow Effect
Festival Snow Effect2020
Age
15 yearsWP Snow Effect
Festival Snow Effect6 years
WP Requires
3.6+WP Snow Effect
Festival Snow Effectfalse+
PHP Requires
5.6+WP Snow Effect
Festival Snow Effectfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Snow Effect
Festival Snow EffectFree
Latest Version
1.1.19WP Snow Effect
Festival Snow Effect1.0
Rating Breakdown
WP Snow Effect
4.9/5(388 reviews)
5
96%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%
Festival Snow Effect
4/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
50%
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
Best plugin Snow
by wordpressghoul
Pretty Cool
Works really well, nice simple to use plugin.
Festival Snow Effect Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Snow Effect or Festival Snow Effect more popular?
WP Snow Effect has 2.0K+ active installations while Festival Snow Effect has 80. WP Snow Effect is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Snow Effect or Festival Snow Effect?
WP Snow Effect has a 4.9/5 rating from 388 reviews, while Festival Snow Effect has a 4/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are WP Snow Effect and Festival Snow Effect free?
WP Snow Effect is free and Festival Snow Effect is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Snow Effect or Festival Snow Effect?
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 Festival Snow Effect was last updated 3 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.