WordPress plugin comparison
Custom Event Espresso Event Displayer vs The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block
Custom Event Espresso Event Displayer
by dazza041
10+ installs3.7
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 Custom Event Espresso Event Displayer.
- On a typical day, The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block is downloaded about 89 times, Custom Event Espresso Event Displayer about 5.
- The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 101 reviews, against 3.7 from 3 reviews.
- The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block was updated more recently: Aug 18, 2026, against Sep 6, 2013 for Custom Event Espresso Event Displayer.
- The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 3.5.2 for Custom Event Espresso Event Displayer.
- Custom Event Espresso Event Displayer has been around longer: since 2012, against 2014 for The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block.
Line by line
The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Custom Event Espresso Event Displayer | The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #36,665 | #1,410 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 138 | 2.7K |
| Rating | 3.7(3) | 4.7(101) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 3.5.2 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.85 |
| Last release | 13 years ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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