Snow 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 Lights has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 8 reviews) while Snow leads in active installations (200 vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Snow has accumulated 20K+ total downloads while Xmas Lights has 44K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Snow | Xmas Lights | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ► | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 13 | ◄ | 8 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 20K+ | ► | 44K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ► | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Age | 10 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 4.9.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.2 | 1.0.3 |
Rating
4.5/5Snow
►Xmas Lights4.8/5
Total Reviews
13Snow
◄Xmas Lights8
Active Installs
200Snow
◄Xmas Lights40
Total Downloads
20K+Snow
►Xmas Lights44K+
Support Resolution
N/ASnow
Xmas LightsN/A
Last Updated
9 years agoSnow
►Xmas Lights8 years ago
First Released
2016Snow
Xmas Lights2011
Age
10 yearsSnow
Xmas Lights15 years
WP Requires
3.0+Snow
Xmas Lights4.9.4+
PHP Requires
false+Snow
Xmas Lightsfalse+
Business Model
FreeSnow
Xmas LightsFree
Latest Version
2.0.2Snow
Xmas Lights1.0.3
Rating Breakdown
Snow
4.5/5(13 reviews)
5
69%
4
23%
3
0%
2
8%
1
0%
Xmas Lights
4.8/5(8 reviews)
5
88%
4
0%
3
13%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Snow or Xmas Lights more popular?
Snow has 200 active installations while Xmas Lights has 40. Snow is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Snow or Xmas Lights?
Snow has a 4.5/5 rating from 13 reviews, while Xmas Lights has a 4.8/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are Snow and Xmas Lights free?
Snow is free and Xmas Lights is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Snow 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?
Snow was last updated 9 years ago and Xmas Lights was last updated 8 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.