WP Snow Effect vs 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 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Snow Effect has accumulated 269K+ total downloads while Snow has 20K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Snow Effect | Snow | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 388 | ◄ | 13 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 269K+ | ◄ | 20K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2016 | |
| Age | 15 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.6+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.19 | 2.0.2 |
Rating
4.9/5WP Snow Effect
◄Snow4.5/5
Total Reviews
388WP Snow Effect
◄Snow13
Active Installs
2.0K+WP Snow Effect
◄Snow200
Total Downloads
269K+WP Snow Effect
◄Snow20K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Snow Effect
SnowN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoWP Snow Effect
◄Snow9 years ago
First Released
2011WP Snow Effect
Snow2016
Age
15 yearsWP Snow Effect
Snow10 years
WP Requires
3.6+WP Snow Effect
Snow3.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+WP Snow Effect
Snowfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Snow Effect
SnowFree
Latest Version
1.1.19WP Snow Effect
Snow2.0.2
Rating Breakdown
WP Snow Effect
4.9/5(388 reviews)
5
96%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%
Snow
4.5/5(13 reviews)
5
69%
4
23%
3
0%
2
8%
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.
Snow Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Snow Effect or Snow more popular?
WP Snow Effect has 2.0K+ active installations while Snow has 200. WP Snow Effect is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Snow Effect or Snow?
WP Snow Effect has a 4.9/5 rating from 388 reviews, while Snow has a 4.5/5 rating from 13 reviews.
Are WP Snow Effect and Snow free?
WP Snow Effect is free and Snow is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Snow Effect or 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 Snow was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.