The Events Calendar Shortcode — WordPress Event Plugin
The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block
by Event Calendar Newsletter · WordPress.org page · Website
The Events Calendar Shortcode has 10,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 791,531 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 18, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
The Events Calendar Shortcode at a glance
Is The Events Calendar Shortcode well maintained?
The Events Calendar Shortcode reviews and ratings
101 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Where The Events Calendar Shortcode ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that The Events Calendar Shortcode appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Event Plugins | #9 by tag, #17 in search | #9 | – |
The Events Calendar Shortcode alternatives
Plugins that solve the same problem, ranked by how closely they overlap with The Events Calendar Shortcode.
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WP Event Manager 20,000+ installs · 4.0 -
Events Widgets For Elementor And The Events Calendar 10,000+ installs · 4.5 -
The Events Calendar 600,000+ installs · 4.2 -
WP Events Manager 30,000+ installs · 2.7
Compare The Events Calendar Shortcode head to head
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The Events Calendar Shortcode vs My Calendar
The Events Calendar Shortcode vs Sugar Calendar-
The Events Calendar Shortcode vs Events Shortcodes For The Events Calendar
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The Events Calendar Shortcode vs WP Event Manager
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The Events Calendar Shortcode vs WP Events Manager
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The Events Calendar Shortcode vs The Events Calendar
Details
Add shortcode, block and Elementor widget functionality to The Events Calendar Plugin, so you can easily list and promote your events anywhere.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- calendar
- Event
- events
- shortcode
- the events calendar
More from Event Calendar Newsletter
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Event Calendar Newsletter 600+ installs
- Version
- 4.0.0
- Last updated
- Aug 18, 2026
- First published
- Oct 10, 2014
- Requires WordPress
- 6.3
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
The Events Calendar Shortcode FAQ
How many active installs does The Events Calendar Shortcode have?
WordPress.org reports 10,000+ active installs for The Events Calendar Shortcode as of September 7, 2026.
Is The Events Calendar Shortcode still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 18, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Is The Events Calendar Shortcode free?
The Events Calendar Shortcode is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does The Events Calendar Shortcode rank among Event Plugins?
The Events Calendar Shortcode is #9 in the WordPress.org "events" ranking as of today.