Simple upcoming
v0.3by Samuel Coskey · updated 14 years ago
Make an upcoming events calendar. Just add an "Event Date" to any post, and then use the [upcoming] shortcode to list upcoming events.
- Rank
- #46,217
- Up1,430 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.7K
- 3,738 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple upcoming at a glance
Simple upcoming is a WordPress plugin by Samuel Coskey with 10+ active installs, the #46,217 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 0.3 came out on Jul 19, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 11 plugins tagged “upcoming”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats21 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple upcoming |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -7.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#46,217 · down 2,280 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #46,217 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #47,647 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #43,997 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #48,163 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #42,389 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #38,006 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #45,536 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #40,825 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #42,160 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #43,937 |
Growth %
Average -0.73% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +4.54% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.3100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 23, 2011
- Last updated
- Jul 19, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple upcoming
How many websites use Simple upcoming?
Simple upcoming is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #46,217 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple upcoming been downloaded?
3,738 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Simple upcoming last updated?
Version 0.3 came out on Jul 19, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Simple upcoming compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple upcoming’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 Simple upcoming still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Simple upcoming have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Simple upcoming?
The plugins most like Simple upcoming, by the tags they share, are The Events Calendar (600K+), WP Event Manager (20K+) and The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 3.7K |
| Author | Samuel Coskey |
| First released | Nov 23, 2011 |
| Version | 0.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 19, 2012 |
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- Installs
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- Installs
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The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block
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Add shortcode, block and Elementor widget functionality to The Events Calendar Plugin, so you can easily list and promote your events anywhere.
- Rank
- #1,410
- Installs
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The simplest way to display any post, page or custom post type in a dynamic events calendar on your WordPress website.
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- Installs
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- Installs
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- 4.7
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