# Big Snow Flakes

> Big Snow Flakes has 10+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews and 50 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Big Snow Flakes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 6,063
- **Downloads (30 days):** 50 (+25% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 9, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.6+, PHP 5.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WPManiax (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wpmaniax/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/big-snow-flakes/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [show](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/show/) | #50 | 68 |
| [snow flake](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/snow-flake/) | #1 | 1 |
| [snow flakes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/snow-flakes/) | #2 | 2 |
| [snowing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/snowing/) | #5 | 7 |
| [snowman](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/snowman/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| show | >100 | 10,000 |
| snow flake | #13 | 20 |
| snow flakes | #13 | 20 |
| snowing | #7 | 10 |
| snowman | #4 | 5 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Catch IDs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/catch-ids/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (20) | May 21, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 2 | [Hide Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/whp-hide-posts/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (22) | Jul 30, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 3 | [Hide Featured Image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-featured-image/) | 10K+ | 3.6/5 (81) | May 28, 2018 | 40/100 |
| 4 | [WP-ShowHide](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-showhide/) | 9K+ | 4.2/5 (43) | Aug 9, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 5 | [AH Display Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ah-display-widgets/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (11) | Oct 29, 2018 | 41/100 |
| 6 | [ShowID for Post/Page/Category/Tag/Comment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/showid-for-postpagecategorytagcomment/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (6) | Sep 26, 2023 | 41/100 |
| 7 | [WP Hide Show Featured Image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-hide-show-featured-image/) | 3K+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Jul 22, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 8 | [Simply Show IDs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simply-show-ids/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (6) | Nov 28, 2017 | 40/100 |
| 9 | [Content Visibility for Divi Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-visibility-for-divi-builder/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (101) | Oct 6, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 10 | [Hide Content by User Role for WPBakery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-content-by-role-for-wpbakery/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (16) | Mar 28, 2025 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Snow Flakes free?
Yes. Big Snow Flakes is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Big Snow Flakes safe to use in 2026?
Big Snow Flakes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Big Snow Flakes?
Big Snow Flakes is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,063 times since it launched in December 2015. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Big Snow Flakes work with WordPress 7.1?
Big Snow Flakes is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Big Snow Flakes need?
Big Snow Flakes requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Big Snow Flakes last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on November 9, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Big Snow Flakes?
Big Snow Flakes is developed and maintained by WPManiax.

### What are the best alternatives to Big Snow Flakes?
The most popular alternatives to Big Snow Flakes are Catch IDs (20K+ installs), Hide Posts (20K+ installs) and Hide Featured Image (10K+ installs).


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