WordPress plugin comparison
The Events Calendar vs WP Events Manager WooCommerce
The Events Calendar
by Nexcess
600K+ installs4.2
WP Events Manager WooCommerce
by ThimPress
1K+ installs3.7
At a glance
- The Events Calendar has more active installs: 600K+, against 1K+ for WP Events Manager WooCommerce.
- On a typical day, The Events Calendar is downloaded about 18,763 times, WP Events Manager WooCommerce about 17.
- The Events Calendar is rated higher: 4.2 out of 5 from 2,464 reviews, against 3.7 from 3 reviews.
- The Events Calendar was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Aug 22, 2026 for WP Events Manager WooCommerce.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- The Events Calendar has been around longer: since 2010, against 2017 for WP Events Manager WooCommerce.
Line by line
The Events Calendar leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | The Events Calendar | WP Events Manager WooCommerce |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #95 | #5,301 |
| Active installs | 600K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.3M | 295 |
| Rating | 4.2(2.5K) | 3.7(3) |
| Support threads resolved | 85% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×5.68 | ×0.54 |
| Last release | 6 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 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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