Hide My Dates vs AM Events (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Hide My Dates has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (400 vs 90). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hide My Dates has accumulated 15K+ total downloads while AM Events has 14K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Hide My Dates | AM Events | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ► | 7 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 90 |
| Total Downloads | 15K+ | ◄ | 14K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 months ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Age | 12 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 3.3.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.00 | 1.13.1 |
Rating
5/5Hide My Dates
◄AM Events4.7/5
Total Reviews
6Hide My Dates
►AM Events7
Active Installs
400Hide My Dates
◄AM Events90
Total Downloads
15K+Hide My Dates
◄AM Events14K+
Support Resolution
N/AHide My Dates
AM EventsN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoHide My Dates
◄AM Events8 years ago
First Released
2014Hide My Dates
AM Events2013
Age
12 yearsHide My Dates
AM Events13 years
WP Requires
3.0+Hide My Dates
AM Events3.3.1+
PHP Requires
5.3+Hide My Dates
AM Eventsfalse+
Business Model
FreeHide My Dates
AM EventsFree
Latest Version
2.00Hide My Dates
AM Events1.13.1
Rating Breakdown
Hide My Dates
5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
AM Events
4.7/5(7 reviews)
5
86%
4
0%
3
14%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hide My Dates or AM Events more popular?
Hide My Dates has 400 active installations while AM Events has 90. Hide My Dates is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hide My Dates or AM Events?
Hide My Dates has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while AM Events has a 4.7/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are Hide My Dates and AM Events free?
Hide My Dates is free and AM Events is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hide My Dates or AM Events?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Hide My Dates was last updated 10 months ago and AM Events was last updated 8 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.