# Happy Snowman

> Happy Snowman has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 44 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Happy Snowman shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Add nice looking animated jumping Snowman to your Wordpress site and enjoy winter and Christmas.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 7,032
- **Downloads (30 days):** 44 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **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/happy-snowman/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [christmas](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/christmas/) | #45 | 62 |
| [show](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/show/) | #45 | 68 |
| [snowman](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/snowman/) | #1 | 2 |
| [winter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/winter/) | #8 | 21 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| christmas | >100 | 266 |
| show | >100 | 10,000 |
| snowman | #3 | 5 |
| winter | #90 | 109 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Weather Effect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/weather-effect/) | 4K+ | 4.5/5 (30) | Oct 5, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [Christmasify!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/christmasify/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (29) | Nov 27, 2024 | 47/100 |
| 3 | [WP Snow Effect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-snow-effect/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (390) | Dec 5, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 4 | [Gratisfaction- Loyalty, Rewards , Referral, Birthday and Giveaway Program](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gratisfaction-all-in-one-loyalty-contests-referral-program-for-woocommerce/) | 600+ | 4.8/5 (205) | Sep 25, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 5 | [Christmas Panda](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/christmas-panda/) | 400+ | 4.9/5 (15) | Mar 19, 2025 | 42/100 |
| 6 | [Super Advent Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/super-advent-calendar/) | 300+ | 5/5 (5) | Oct 8, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 7 | [Snow Storm](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/snow-storm/) | 300+ | 4.6/5 (49) | Mar 14, 2025 | 44/100 |
| 8 | [Christmas Countdown Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/santas-christmas-countdown/) | 300+ | 5/5 (10) | Jun 28, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 9 | [Xmas Decoration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/xmas-decoration/) | 100+ | 5/5 (9) | Nov 30, 2020 | 37/100 |
| 10 | [Snow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/snow/) | 100+ | 4.5/5 (13) | Dec 21, 2016 | 35/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Happy Snowman safe to use in 2026?
Happy Snowman shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Happy Snowman?
Happy Snowman is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,032 times since it launched in November 2015. It was downloaded 44 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Happy Snowman work with WordPress 7.1?
Happy Snowman 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 Happy Snowman need?
Happy Snowman requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Happy Snowman last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on November 9, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Happy Snowman?
Happy Snowman is developed and maintained by WPManiax.

### What are the best alternatives to Happy Snowman?
The most popular alternatives to Happy Snowman are Weather Effect (4K+ installs), Christmasify! (2K+ installs) and WP Snow Effect (1K+ installs).


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