Snowy
v1.0.0by show-ko · updated 13 years ago
If this plugin is activated, it would create a snowing effect on your site.
- Rank
- #36,873
- Up8,101 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.6K
- 4,602 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Snowy at a glance
Snowy is a WordPress plugin by show-ko with 10+ active installs, the #36,873 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on Dec 7, 2013, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “flakes”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats26 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Snowy |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +25.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#36,873 · up 9,232 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #36,873 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #44,974 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #47,508 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #42,890 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #47,459 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #46,063 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #37,123 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #45,371 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #46,105 |
Growth %
Average +1.88% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +4.17% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.7.41
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 7, 2013
- Last updated
- Dec 7, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Snowy
How many websites use Snowy?
Snowy is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #36,873 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Snowy been downloaded?
4,602 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Snowy last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Dec 7, 2013 (12 years ago).
Is Snowy compatible with the latest WordPress?
Snowy’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, 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 Snowy still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Snowy have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Snowy?
The plugins most like Snowy, by the tags they share, are Christmas Snow 3D (100+), Snow (100+) and Improved Let It Snow! (10+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 4.6K |
| Author | show-ko |
| First released | Dec 7, 2013 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 7, 2013 |
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