How does AppRanks pick the top Christmas apps for WordPress Plugin Directory?

Apps appear here because WordPress Plugin Directory itself classifies them under Christmas — AppRanks does not editorially add or remove apps from this category set. Within the category, ranking uses average rating times the natural log of review count (rating × ln(reviewCount + 1)), which keeps a single 5-star outlier from leapfrogging an established listing while still letting a very-well-rated mid-volume app rank above a poorly-reviewed giant. The page refreshes daily from the canonical WordPress marketplace listing. AppRanks does not accept payment to alter ranking on public surfaces.

How often does this christmas apps list update?

Every 24 hours. AppRanks pulls fresh rating, review count, and pricing-tier data from each app's WordPress marketplace listing nightly. Apps that lose WordPress Plugin Directory's category tag (e.g., a developer changes the listing's primary category) drop off in the next nightly snapshot. The page itself is cached at the CDN for 1 hour to absorb traffic spikes, so during a refresh window the visible list lags the underlying data by at most one hour.

What does "Pick if" mean on each top-3 entry?

"Pick if" is a data-derived recommendation that surfaces the most useful selection criterion for that app — high rating with deep review base means category default; free tier with broad adoption means budget-first pick; high rating with moderate review count means satisfaction-led pick. The framing is generated from the same rating + review count + pricing data shown on the card, not from editorial judgment or paid placement.

Where can I see the full methodology and audit scoring?

The full methodology — including the rating × ln(reviewCount + 1) blend, refresh cadence, conflict-of-interest policy, and the per-app audit-score breakdown — is documented on the AppRanks About page and the audit-score glossary entry. Every app on this list also has a dedicated audit page that walks through title, content, visuals, pricing, and category-tag scoring against the marketplace's published standards.

10 Best Christmas Apps for WordPress (2026)

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rating × ln(reviewCount + 1)

#1
Boom Fest
Ranks #1 in the WordPress Plugin Directory christmas category as a mixed-rating listing. Currently has an early-stage review volume (0 reviews). Position holds for the trailing 30-day window.
Pick if: Pick this if you want an emerging christmas option — Boom Fest ranks #1 on WordPress Plugin Directory and is still building review depth.
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#2
Social Boost: Giveaways, Instant win and Contests. Grow followers, shares, subscribers, traffic, referrals, sales and more
5.0(25)
Ranks #2 in the WordPress Plugin Directory christmas category as a category-leading listing. An early-stage review volume (25 reviews) with a 5.0-star average. Position holds for the trailing 30-day window.
Pick if: Pick this if you prioritize merchant satisfaction over scale — Social Boost: Giveaways, Instant win and Contests. Grow followers, shares, subscribers, traffic, referrals, sales and more holds a 5.0-star average across 25 reviews in the christmas category.
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#3
Gratisfaction- Loyalty, Rewards , Referral, Birthday and Giveaway Program
4.8(205)
Ranks #3 in the WordPress Plugin Directory christmas category as a category-leading listing. Tracks at 4.8★ across 205 reviews — growing review traction. Position holds for the trailing 30-day window.
Pick if: Pick this if you prioritize merchant satisfaction over scale — Gratisfaction- Loyalty, Rewards , Referral, Birthday and Giveaway Program holds a 4.8-star average across 205 reviews in the christmas category.
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#4
Gratisfaction- Contests Giveaways Referral Loyalty Rewards and Birthdays Program
5.0(16)
Holds position #4 in the WordPress Plugin Directory christmas category as a category-leading listing. Currently has an early-stage review volume (16 reviews, 5.0★ avg). Refresh: daily from the source marketplace.
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#5
Rocket Fireworks
5.0(7)
Currently sits at #5 in the WordPress Plugin Directory christmas category as a category-leading listing. An early-stage review volume (7 reviews) with a 5.0-star average. Refresh: daily from the source marketplace.
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#6
Christmas Countdown Widget
5.0(10)
Holds position #6 in the WordPress Plugin Directory christmas category as a category-leading listing. Tracks at 5.0★ across 10 reviews — early-stage review volume. Refresh: daily from the source marketplace.
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#7
Fancy Events Plugin
5.0(1)
Currently sits at #7 in the WordPress Plugin Directory christmas category as a category-leading listing. Currently has an early-stage review volume (1 reviews, 5.0★ avg). AppRanks tracks this listing on a 24-hour cycle.
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#8
Super Advent Calendar
5.0(5)
Holds position #8 in the WordPress Plugin Directory christmas category as a category-leading listing. An early-stage review volume (5 reviews) with a 5.0-star average. AppRanks tracks this listing on a 24-hour cycle.
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#9
Advent Calendar
4.2(5)
Currently sits at #9 in the WordPress Plugin Directory christmas category as a well-rated listing. Tracks at 4.2★ across 5 reviews — early-stage review volume. AppRanks tracks this listing on a 24-hour cycle.
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#10
Christmas Calendar by CMobile
5.0(1)
Holds position #10 in the WordPress Plugin Directory christmas category as a category-leading listing. Currently has an early-stage review volume (1 reviews, 5.0★ avg). Source: WordPress Plugin Directory's own published category position.
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At-a-glance comparison

Same data as the ranked cards, condensed into a sortable-by-eye grid: rating × review depth × pricing tier across the top 10 christmas apps on WordPress Plugin Directory.

#	App	Rating	Reviews	Pricing
1	Boom Fest	0.0★	0	—
2	Social Boost: Giveaways, Instant win and Contests. Grow followers, shares, subscribers, traffic, referrals, sales and more	5.0★	25	—
3	Gratisfaction- Loyalty, Rewards , Referral, Birthday and Giveaway Program	4.8★	205	—
4	Gratisfaction- Contests Giveaways Referral Loyalty Rewards and Birthdays Program	5.0★	16	—
5	Rocket Fireworks	5.0★	7	—
6	Christmas Countdown Widget	5.0★	10	—
7	Fancy Events Plugin	5.0★	1	—
8	Super Advent Calendar	5.0★	5	—
9	Advent Calendar	4.2★	5	—
10	Christmas Calendar by CMobile	5.0★	1	—

Want to compare any two apps in detail (features, ratings trend, pricing plans side-by-side)? Open the head-to-head page from the "Compare to #N" link on each card above. Custom multi-app comparisons, historical rank trajectory, and CSV export are available on a paid plan.

Frequently asked

How does AppRanks pick the top Christmas apps for WordPress Plugin Directory?: Apps appear here because WordPress Plugin Directory itself classifies them under Christmas — AppRanks does not editorially add or remove apps from this category set. Within the category, ranking uses average rating times the natural log of review count (rating × ln(reviewCount + 1)), which keeps a single 5-star outlier from leapfrogging an established listing while still letting a very-well-rated mid-volume app rank above a poorly-reviewed giant. The page refreshes daily from the canonical WordPress marketplace listing. AppRanks does not accept payment to alter ranking on public surfaces.
How often does this christmas apps list update?: Every 24 hours. AppRanks pulls fresh rating, review count, and pricing-tier data from each app's WordPress marketplace listing nightly. Apps that lose WordPress Plugin Directory's category tag (e.g., a developer changes the listing's primary category) drop off in the next nightly snapshot. The page itself is cached at the CDN for 1 hour to absorb traffic spikes, so during a refresh window the visible list lags the underlying data by at most one hour.
What does "Pick if" mean on each top-3 entry?: "Pick if" is a data-derived recommendation that surfaces the most useful selection criterion for that app — high rating with deep review base means category default; free tier with broad adoption means budget-first pick; high rating with moderate review count means satisfaction-led pick. The framing is generated from the same rating + review count + pricing data shown on the card, not from editorial judgment or paid placement.
Where can I see the full methodology and audit scoring?: The full methodology — including the rating × ln(reviewCount + 1) blend, refresh cadence, conflict-of-interest policy, and the per-app audit-score breakdown — is documented on the AppRanks About page and the audit-score glossary entry. Every app on this list also has a dedicated audit page that walks through title, content, visuals, pricing, and category-tag scoring against the marketplace's published standards.

Methodology details: /glossary/audit-score · /about.

The 10 Best Christmas Apps for WordPress Plugin Directory (2026)

At-a-glance comparison

Frequently asked

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