WordPress plugin comparison
Events Manager vs VentoCalendar
Events Manager
by Marcus (aka @msykes)
60K+ installs4.2
VentoCalendar
by Alberto Gato Otero
20+ installs5.0
At a glance
- Events Manager has more active installs: 60K+, against 20+ for VentoCalendar.
- On a typical day, Events Manager is downloaded about 1,587 times, VentoCalendar about 4.
- VentoCalendar is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.2 from 551 reviews.
- Events Manager was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Sep 28, 2026 for VentoCalendar.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Events Manager has been around longer: since 2008, against 2026 for VentoCalendar.
Line by line
Events Manager leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Events Manager | VentoCalendar |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #617 | #26,811 |
| Active installs | 60K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 188.5K | 124 |
| Rating | 4.2(551) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 62% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×3.15 | ×0.24 |
| Last release | 4 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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