WordPress plugin comparison
The Events Calendar vs The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block
The Events Calendar
by Nexcess
600K+ installs4.2
The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block
by Event Calendar Newsletter
10K+ installs4.7
At a glance
- The Events Calendar has more active installs: 600K+, against 10K+ for The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block.
- On a typical day, The Events Calendar is downloaded about 18,763 times, The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block about 89.
- The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 101 reviews, against 4.2 from 2,464 reviews.
- The Events Calendar was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Aug 18, 2026 for The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- The Events Calendar has been around longer: since 2010, against 2014 for The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block.
Line by line
The Events Calendar leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | The Events Calendar | The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #95 | #1,410 |
| Active installs | 600K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.3M | 2.7K |
| Rating | 4.2(2.5K) | 4.7(101) |
| Support threads resolved | 85% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×5.68 | ×0.85 |
| Last release | 5 days 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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