WP Snow Effect vs Snow My WP (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 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Snow Effect has accumulated 269K+ total downloads while Snow My WP has 14K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Snow Effect | Snow My WP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 4.2/5 |
| Total Reviews | 388 | ◄ | 6 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 269K+ | ◄ | 14K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2014 | |
| Age | 15 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.6+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.19 | 1.5 |
Rating
4.9/5WP Snow Effect
◄Snow My WP4.2/5
Total Reviews
388WP Snow Effect
◄Snow My WP6
Active Installs
2.0K+WP Snow Effect
◄Snow My WP20
Total Downloads
269K+WP Snow Effect
◄Snow My WP14K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Snow Effect
Snow My WPN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoWP Snow Effect
◄Snow My WP6 years ago
First Released
2011WP Snow Effect
Snow My WP2014
Age
15 yearsWP Snow Effect
Snow My WP12 years
WP Requires
3.6+WP Snow Effect
Snow My WP3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+WP Snow Effect
Snow My WPfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Snow Effect
Snow My WPFree
Latest Version
1.1.19WP Snow Effect
Snow My WP1.5
Rating Breakdown
WP Snow Effect
4.9/5(388 reviews)
5
96%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%
Snow My WP
4.2/5(6 reviews)
5
67%
4
17%
3
0%
2
0%
1
17%
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.
Snow My WP Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Snow Effect or Snow My WP more popular?
WP Snow Effect has 2.0K+ active installations while Snow My WP has 20. WP Snow Effect is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Snow Effect or Snow My WP?
WP Snow Effect has a 4.9/5 rating from 388 reviews, while Snow My WP has a 4.2/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are WP Snow Effect and Snow My WP free?
WP Snow Effect is free and Snow My WP is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Snow Effect or Snow My WP?
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 Snow My WP was last updated 6 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.