WordPress plugin comparison
Simple WP Events vs The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block
Simple WP Events
by WPMinds
90+ installs4.0
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 90+ for Simple WP Events.
- On a typical day, The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block is downloaded about 89 times, Simple WP Events about 7.
- The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 101 reviews, against 4.0 from 1 review.
- The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block was updated more recently: Aug 18, 2026, against Apr 24, 2025 for Simple WP Events.
- The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.0 for Simple WP Events.
- The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block has been around longer: since 2014, against 2022 for Simple WP Events.
Line by line
The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Simple WP Events | The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #17,092 | #1,410 |
| Active installs | 90+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 123 | 2.6K |
| Rating | 4.0(1) | 4.7(101) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.0 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×0.85 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 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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