WordPress plugin comparison
Astrowave Simple Event Calendar vs The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block
Astrowave Simple Event Calendar
by saigamo
10+ installs
The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block
by Event Calendar Newsletter
10K+ installs4.7
At a glance
- The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for Astrowave Simple Event Calendar.
- On a typical day, The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block is downloaded about 89 times, Astrowave Simple Event Calendar about 3.
- Astrowave Simple Event Calendar has no reviews yet.
- Astrowave Simple Event Calendar was updated more recently: Sep 1, 2026, against Aug 18, 2026 for The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block has been around longer: since 2014, against 2026 for Astrowave Simple Event Calendar.
Line by line
The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | Astrowave Simple Event Calendar | The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #32,876 | #1,410 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 69 | 2.7K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.7(101) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×0.85 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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