# Falling Things

> Falling Things has 200+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 3 reviews and 183 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 69/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Falling Things is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 69/100 on our health check.

**Falling leafs, snowflakes, flowers or wathever you want :)**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 19,138
- **Downloads (30 days):** 183 (+8.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 69/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.10
- **Last updated:** Aug 15, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** manu225 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/manu225/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/falling-things/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [falling](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/falling/) | #1 | 3 |
| [flower](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/flower/) | #1 | 2 |
| [leaf](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/leaf/) | #1 | 4 |
| [snow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/snow/) | #5 | 46 |
| [things](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/things/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| falling | #1 | 603 |
| flower | #3 | 64 |
| leaf | #2 | 53 |
| snow | #17 | 138 |
| things | #1 | 4,693 |

## Version adoption

- 1.10: 47.2%
- 1.07: 27.3%
- 1.09: 20.6%
- 1.08: 4.9%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Pimp my Site – Christmas Edition](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pimp-my-site-christmas-edition/) | 50+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 27, 2022 | 32/100 |
| 3 | [Snow Flakes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/snow-flakes/) | 10+ | 3/5 (1) | Dec 18, 2021 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Falling Things free?
Yes. Falling Things is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Falling Things safe to use in 2026?
Falling Things is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 69/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Falling Things?
Falling Things is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 19,138 times since it launched in March 2016. It was downloaded 183 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Falling Things work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Falling Things up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 3.5 or newer.

### What PHP version does Falling Things need?
Falling Things requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Falling Things last updated?
The latest version, 1.10, was released on August 15, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Falling Things?
Falling Things is developed and maintained by manu225.

### What are the best alternatives to Falling Things?
The most popular alternatives to Falling Things are Pimp my Site (50+ installs) and Snow Flakes (10+ installs).


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