Snow Storm vs Falling Shapes (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, Falling Shapes has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Snow Storm leads in active installations (400 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Snow Storm has accumulated 113K+ total downloads while Falling Shapes has 697.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Snow Storm | Falling Shapes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 49 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 113K+ | ◄ | 697 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2025 | |
| Age | 16 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4.7 | 1.4 |
Rating
4.6/5Snow Storm
►Falling Shapes5/5
Total Reviews
49Snow Storm
◄Falling Shapes1
Active Installs
400Snow Storm
◄Falling Shapes10
Total Downloads
113K+Snow Storm
◄Falling Shapes697
Support Resolution
N/ASnow Storm
Falling ShapesN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoSnow Storm
►Falling Shapes3 months ago
First Released
2010Snow Storm
Falling Shapes2025
Age
16 yearsSnow Storm
Falling Shapes1 year
WP Requires
3.0+Snow Storm
Falling Shapes5.0+
PHP Requires
false+Snow Storm
Falling Shapes7.4+
Business Model
FreeSnow Storm
Falling ShapesFree
Latest Version
1.4.7Snow Storm
Falling Shapes1.4
Rating Breakdown
Snow Storm
4.6/5(49 reviews)
5
82%
4
8%
3
4%
2
4%
1
2%
Falling Shapes
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Snow Storm or Falling Shapes more popular?
Snow Storm has 400 active installations while Falling Shapes has 10. Snow Storm is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Snow Storm or Falling Shapes?
Snow Storm has a 4.6/5 rating from 49 reviews, while Falling Shapes has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Snow Storm and Falling Shapes free?
Snow Storm is free and Falling Shapes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Snow Storm or Falling Shapes?
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?
Snow Storm was last updated 1 year ago and Falling Shapes was last updated 3 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.