Event Codes – Shortcodes that work with other event plugins
v1.0.8by WPDwarves · updated 6 years ago
Event Codes plugin can be used with The Events Calendar to display events list or events summary using shortcodes. This is especially useful since Eve …
- Rank
- #23,962
- Down115 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 34
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.7K
- 2,740 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Event Codes at a glance
Event Codes is a WordPress plugin by WPDwarves with 30+ active installs, the #23,962 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.8 came out on Feb 3, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.2.30. Among the 171 plugins tagged “Event”, it ranks #61. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats68 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Event Codes |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 34 · -2.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 35 |
Rank over time
#23,962 · down 104 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #23,962 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #23,847 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #23,928 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,803 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,092 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #24,026 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #24,106 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,932 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #24,047 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #24,061 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #23,858 |
Growth %
Average -0.24% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -2.86% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +2.94% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.86% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 5.2.29 → 5.2.30
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.8
- Requires WordPress
- 4.1
- Tested up to
- 5.2.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 30, 2017
- Last updated
- Feb 3, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Event Codes
How many websites use Event Codes?
Event Codes is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,962 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Event Codes been downloaded?
2,740 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Event Codes last updated?
Version 1.0.8 came out on Feb 3, 2020 (6 years ago).
Is Event Codes compatible with the latest WordPress?
Event Codes’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.2.30, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Event Codes still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Event Codes have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Event Codes?
The plugins most like Event Codes, by the tags they share, are The Events Calendar (600K+), WP Events Manager (30K+) and Event Organiser (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 34 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.7K |
| Author | WPDwarves |
| First released | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Version | 1.0.8 |
| Requires WP | 4.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 3, 2020 |
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