WordPress plugin comparison
Astrowave Simple Event Calendar vs WP Events Manager
At a glance
- WP Events Manager has more active installs: 30K+, against 10+ for Astrowave Simple Event Calendar.
- On a typical day, WP Events Manager is downloaded about 154 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 22, 2026 for WP Events Manager.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Events Manager has been around longer: since 2017, against 2026 for Astrowave Simple Event Calendar.
Line by line
WP Events Manager leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Astrowave Simple Event Calendar |  WP Events Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #32,876 | #1,070 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 69 | 4.5K |
| Rating | No ratings | 2.7(13) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×0.73 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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