WP FullCalendar
v1.6.1by Marcus (aka @msykes) · updated 1 month ago
Uses the FullCalendar library to create a stunning calendar view of events, posts and other custom post types
- Rank
- #2,436
- Up1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 8,220
- 8K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 218.4K
- 218,425 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 96 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP FullCalendar at a glance
WP FullCalendar is a WordPress plugin by Marcus (aka @msykes) with 8K+ active installs, the #2,436 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 60 times, 165% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 96 reviews. Version 1.6.1 came out on Sep 24, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “Ajax Calendar”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats1.3K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP FullCalendar |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 85 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 58 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 80 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 106 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 175 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 98 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 61 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 59 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 77 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 58 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 40 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 38 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 8,224 · -0.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 8,224 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 8,225 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 8,233 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 8,237 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 8,224 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8,214 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8,204 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8,203 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8,218 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 8,223 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 8,231 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8,234 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8,232 |
Rank over time
#2,436 · up 11 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #2,436 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #2,437 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #2,438 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #2,437 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #2,436 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #2,438 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #2,436 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #2,441 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #2,441 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #2,439 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #2,438 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #2,440 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #2,441 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #2,440 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #2,447 |
Growth %
Average -0.01% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.01% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.16% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.01% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.02% |
Active installs band
8K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #2441 → #2436
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.672%
- v1.510%
- v1.28.8%
- v1.45.9%
- Other2.9%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★96 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.6.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.6
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 3, 2012
- Last updated
- Sep 24, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP FullCalendar
How many websites use WP FullCalendar?
WP FullCalendar is active on 8K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,436 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP FullCalendar been downloaded?
218,425 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 60 times. See download stats
When was WP FullCalendar last updated?
Version 1.6.1 came out on Sep 24, 2026 (1 month ago). See every release
Is WP FullCalendar compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does WP FullCalendar have known security vulnerabilities?
Yes: 2 known vulnerabilities affect version 1.6.1, according to WPVulnerability’s database. See its security record
Is WP FullCalendar still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP FullCalendar have?
4.7 out of 5 from 96 reviews on WordPress.org. 86% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to WP FullCalendar?
The plugins most like WP FullCalendar, by the tags they share, are Timetable and Event Schedule by MotoPress (30K+), Eventin (10K+) and Events Calendar by FooEvents (4K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
96 reviews
- 5 stars: 83 reviews, 86%
- 4 stars: 3 reviews, 3%
- 3 stars: 4 reviews, 4%
- 2 stars: 3 reviews, 3%
- 1 stars: 3 reviews, 3%
- Positive
- 90%4–5★
- Mixed
- 4%3★
- Critical
- 6%1–2★
- About 32 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 11 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 8,220 |
| Reported installs | 8K+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 96 |
| Total downloads | 218.4K |
| Author | Marcus (aka @msykes) |
| First released | May 3, 2012 |
| Version | 1.6.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 24, 2026 |
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- Rank
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- Installs
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