WP Snow Effect vs Snow Flakes (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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Snow Effect has accumulated 269K+ total downloads while Snow Flakes has 1.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Snow Effect | Snow Flakes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 388 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 269K+ | ◄ | 1.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2021 | |
| Age | 15 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.6+ | 4.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.19 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.9/5WP Snow Effect
◄Snow Flakes3/5
Total Reviews
388WP Snow Effect
◄Snow Flakes1
Active Installs
2.0K+WP Snow Effect
◄Snow Flakes10
Total Downloads
269K+WP Snow Effect
◄Snow Flakes1.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Snow Effect
Snow FlakesN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoWP Snow Effect
◄Snow Flakes4 years ago
First Released
2011WP Snow Effect
Snow Flakes2021
Age
15 yearsWP Snow Effect
Snow Flakes5 years
WP Requires
3.6+WP Snow Effect
Snow Flakes4.5+
PHP Requires
5.6+WP Snow Effect
Snow Flakes5.6+
Business Model
FreeWP Snow Effect
Snow FlakesFree
Latest Version
1.1.19WP Snow Effect
Snow Flakes1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
WP Snow Effect
4.9/5(388 reviews)
5
96%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%
Snow Flakes
3/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
100%
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
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by wordpressghoul
Pretty Cool
Works really well, nice simple to use plugin.
Snow Flakes Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Snow Effect or Snow Flakes more popular?
WP Snow Effect has 2.0K+ active installations while Snow Flakes has 10. WP Snow Effect is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Snow Effect or Snow Flakes?
WP Snow Effect has a 4.9/5 rating from 388 reviews, while Snow Flakes has a 3/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WP Snow Effect and Snow Flakes free?
WP Snow Effect is free and Snow Flakes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Snow Effect or Snow Flakes?
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 Flakes was last updated 4 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.