# Happy Snowman vs WP Snow Effect

> Happy Snowman vs WP Snow Effect compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. WP Snow Effect comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Happy Snowman.

**WP Snow Effect comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Happy Snowman.** Choose WP Snow Effect if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | Happy Snowman | WP Snow Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 1K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 44 | 990 ✅ |
| Download trend | 0% | +14.5% ✅ |
| Rating | 5/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Reviews | 3 | 390 ✅ |
| Health score | 30/100 | 48/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 9 years ago | 11 months ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 4.9.34 | WP 6.9.10 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 0% |
| Requires PHP | 5.4+ | 5.6+ |
| First released | Nov 2015 | Dec 2011 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Happy Snowman or WP Snow Effect?
WP Snow Effect comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Happy Snowman.  Choose WP Snow Effect if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

### Is Happy Snowman more popular than WP Snow Effect?
WP Snow Effect is the more popular of the two with 1K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Happy Snowman.

### Can I use Happy Snowman and WP Snow Effect together?
Both plugins cover christmas, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Happy Snowman and WP Snow Effect free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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