WordPress plugin comparison
Monthly Events Calendar vs The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block
Monthly Events Calendar
by WP Devteam HaywoodTech
60+ installs5.0
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 60+ for Monthly Events Calendar.
- On a typical day, The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block is downloaded about 89 times, Monthly Events Calendar about 6.
- Monthly Events Calendar is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 4.7 from 101 reviews.
- Monthly Events Calendar was updated more recently: Nov 10, 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 2024 for Monthly Events Calendar.
Line by line
The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Monthly Events Calendar | The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #19,515 | #1,410 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 101 | 2.7K |
| Rating | 5.0(3) | 4.7(101) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.40 | ×0.85 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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