Xmas Decoration vs Xmas Lights (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, Xmas Decoration has a higher user rating (5/5 from 9 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Xmas Decoration has accumulated 36K+ total downloads while Xmas Lights has 44K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Xmas Decoration | Xmas Lights | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 9 | ◄ | 8 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 36K+ | ► | 44K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2011 | |
| Age | 11 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.4+ | 4.9.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3 | 1.0.3 |
Rating
5/5Xmas Decoration
◄Xmas Lights4.8/5
Total Reviews
9Xmas Decoration
◄Xmas Lights8
Active Installs
200Xmas Decoration
◄Xmas Lights40
Total Downloads
36K+Xmas Decoration
►Xmas Lights44K+
Support Resolution
N/AXmas Decoration
Xmas LightsN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoXmas Decoration
◄Xmas Lights8 years ago
First Released
2015Xmas Decoration
Xmas Lights2011
Age
11 yearsXmas Decoration
Xmas Lights15 years
WP Requires
3.4+Xmas Decoration
Xmas Lights4.9.4+
PHP Requires
false+Xmas Decoration
Xmas Lightsfalse+
Business Model
FreeXmas Decoration
Xmas LightsFree
Latest Version
1.3Xmas Decoration
Xmas Lights1.0.3
Rating Breakdown
Xmas Decoration
5/5(9 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Xmas Lights
4.8/5(8 reviews)
5
88%
4
0%
3
13%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Xmas Decoration or Xmas Lights more popular?
Xmas Decoration has 200 active installations while Xmas Lights has 40. Xmas Decoration is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Xmas Decoration or Xmas Lights?
Xmas Decoration has a 5/5 rating from 9 reviews, while Xmas Lights has a 4.8/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are Xmas Decoration and Xmas Lights free?
Xmas Decoration is free and Xmas Lights is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Xmas Decoration or Xmas Lights?
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?
Xmas Decoration was last updated 5 years ago and Xmas Lights was last updated 8 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.