WP Snow Effect vs Screen 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, Screen Snow has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while WP Snow Effect leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Snow Effect has accumulated 269K+ total downloads while Screen Snow has 3.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Snow Effect | Screen Snow | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 388 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 269K+ | ◄ | 3.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2015 | |
| Age | 15 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.6+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.19 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.9/5WP Snow Effect
►Screen Snow5/5
Total Reviews
388WP Snow Effect
◄Screen Snow2
Active Installs
2.0K+WP Snow Effect
◄Screen Snow10
Total Downloads
269K+WP Snow Effect
◄Screen Snow3.3K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Snow Effect
Screen SnowN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoWP Snow Effect
◄Screen Snow10 years ago
First Released
2011WP Snow Effect
Screen Snow2015
Age
15 yearsWP Snow Effect
Screen Snow11 years
WP Requires
3.6+WP Snow Effect
Screen Snow4.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+WP Snow Effect
Screen Snowfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Snow Effect
Screen SnowFree
Latest Version
1.1.19WP Snow Effect
Screen Snow1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
WP Snow Effect
4.9/5(388 reviews)
5
96%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%
Screen Snow
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
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.
Screen Snow Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Snow Effect or Screen Snow more popular?
WP Snow Effect has 2.0K+ active installations while Screen Snow has 10. WP Snow Effect is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Snow Effect or Screen Snow?
WP Snow Effect has a 4.9/5 rating from 388 reviews, while Screen Snow has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are WP Snow Effect and Screen Snow free?
WP Snow Effect is free and Screen Snow is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Snow Effect or Screen 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 Screen Snow was last updated 10 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.