Snow
v2.0.2by Mitch · updated 10 years ago
Professional snow plugin with highly customizable options, no coding knowledge required.
- Rank
- #13,847
- Down43 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 157
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 21.4K
- 21,382 all-time
- Rating
- 4.5/5
- 13 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Snow at a glance
Snow is a WordPress plugin by Mitch with 100+ active installs, the #13,847 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 from 13 reviews. Version 2.0.2 came out on Dec 21, 2016, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. It leads the 7 plugins tagged “snowing”. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats102 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Snow |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 156 · -8.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 156 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 157 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 156 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 156 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 156 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 156 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 156 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 156 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 156 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 156 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 156 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 170 |
Rank over time
#13,847 · up 36 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,847 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,804 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,844 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,859 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,845 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,840 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,883 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,841 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,840 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,864 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,902 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,908 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,883 |
Growth %
Average -0.71% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.64% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.32% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -8.23% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #13908 → #13859Downloads +100%
- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.0100%
Rating trend
4.5★★★★★13 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 21, 2016
- Last updated
- Dec 21, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Snow
How many websites use Snow?
Snow is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,847 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Snow been downloaded?
21,382 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Snow last updated?
Version 2.0.2 came out on Dec 21, 2016 (9 years ago).
Is Snow compatible with the latest WordPress?
Snow’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Snow still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Snow have?
4.5 out of 5 from 13 reviews on WordPress.org. 69% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Snow?
The plugins most like Snow, by the tags they share, are Christmas Snow 3D (100+), Xmas Snow (30+) and Improved Let It Snow! (10+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.5
★★★★★
13 reviews
- 5 stars: 9 reviews, 69%
- 4 stars: 3 reviews, 23%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 92%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 8%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 8 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 157 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 4.5 |
| Reviews | 13 |
| Total downloads | 21.4K |
| Author | Mitch |
| First released | Nov 21, 2016 |
| Version | 2.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 21, 2016 |
Alternatives to Snow
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Christmas Snow 3D
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The plugin adds Christmas mood and falling snowflakes with unique and smooth experience and realistic animation.
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- #15,386
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Xmas Snow
by GraphicEdit
Add nice looking animated Xhristmas(Christmas) Snow to the top of site.
- Rank
- #23,291
- Installs
- 30+
- 4.9
Improved Let It Snow!
by Code Master
Upload the plugin folder to your plugin directory and activate to see falling snow on your blog.
- Rank
- #38,288
- Installs
- 10+
- 5.0

Christmas Snow
by ProPluginsLab
Add a beautiful, fully configurable Christmas snowfall to your site. Live preview, one click presets, display rules and seasonal scheduling.
- Rank
- #30,116
- Installs
- 10+

Snow Time
by veradeveloper
Animated snow plugin for your website.
- Rank
- #48,516
- Installs
- 10+
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WpXmas Snow
by Pankaj Kumar
Add beautiful animated Christmas snowfall effects to your WordPress website with customizable colors, icons, speed controls, and holiday scheduling op …
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- #44,414
- Installs
- 10+
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