Events Block — WordPress Event Plugin
by Cool Plugins · WordPress.org page
Events Block has 800+ active installs on WordPress.org and 4,489 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on September 1, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Events Block at a glance
Is Events Block well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Dedicated Events Block: Provides a ready-to-use event block inside the block editor. Just add it to your page and enter event details
- Add Event Title: Enter a title for the event to tell users what your event is about
- Event Description: Write a short or detailed description of your event to explain what it is about
- Event Date Selection: Select the event date from a simple calendar pop-up
- Event Location: Add the location or venue of your event in a dedicated field
- Integrate Image: Make your events more attractive by uploading an image related to your event
- Read More Button: Display a “Read More” button on the event block that redirects visitors to a full event page, or any custom link
- Customization: Easily customize the background and text color of your dedicated event blocks according to the website theme
- Lightweight & Easy to Use
- Fully Responsive
Events Block reviews and ratings
2 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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When a full-blown event calendar plugin is overkill...
... this block is perfect! So glad to have found this The previous reviewer said it all! Thank you!
zinzindorff -
Exactly What I Needed
This plugin is exactly what I needed, adaptable to mobile and website, formats perfectly and very customisable. Very happy finding this after looking at dozens of others before finding it.
danbarwell
Where Events Block ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Events Block appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Event Plugins | #78 by tag, #28 in search | #36 | – |
Details
Create and display a dedicated Event block directly inside Gutenberg.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Events Block competes in
Tags
- block
- Event
- events
- events block
- gutenberg
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- Version
- 1.0.9
- Last updated
- Sep 1, 2026
- First published
- Jan 22, 2026
- Requires WordPress
- 6.1
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Events Block FAQ
What does Events Block do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Events Block offers Dedicated Events Block: Provides a ready-to-use event block inside the block editor. Just add it to your page and enter event details, Add Event Title: Enter a title for the event to tell users what your event is about, Event Description: Write a short or detailed description of your event to explain what it is about, Event Date Selection: Select the event date from a simple calendar pop-up and Event Location: Add the location or venue of your event in a dedicated field.
How many active installs does Events Block have?
WordPress.org reports 800+ active installs for Events Block as of September 7, 2026.
Is Events Block still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on September 1, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Is Events Block free?
Events Block is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Events Block rank among Event Plugins?
Events Block is #36 in the WordPress.org Event Plugins ranking.