BASE Item List vs iCal for Events Calendar (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, BASE Item List has a higher user rating (4/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (800 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. BASE Item List has accumulated 11K+ total downloads while iCal for Events Calendar has 8.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | BASE Item List | iCal for Events Calendar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 800 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 11K+ | ◄ | 8.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ◄ | 16 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2009 | |
| Age | 11 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.9+ | 2.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.3 | 1.1.1 |
Rating
4/5BASE Item List
◄iCal for Events CalendarN/A
Total Reviews
2BASE Item List
◄iCal for Events Calendar0
Active Installs
800BASE Item List
◄iCal for Events Calendar10
Total Downloads
11K+BASE Item List
◄iCal for Events Calendar8.1K+
Support Resolution
N/ABASE Item List
iCal for Events CalendarN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoBASE Item List
◄iCal for Events Calendar16 years ago
First Released
2015BASE Item List
iCal for Events Calendar2009
Age
11 yearsBASE Item List
iCal for Events Calendar17 years
WP Requires
5.9+BASE Item List
iCal for Events Calendar2.7+
PHP Requires
false+BASE Item List
iCal for Events Calendarfalse+
Business Model
FreeBASE Item List
iCal for Events CalendarFree
Latest Version
2.0.3BASE Item List
iCal for Events Calendar1.1.1
Rating Breakdown
BASE Item List
4/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
50%
2
0%
1
0%
iCal for Events Calendar
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BASE Item List or iCal for Events Calendar more popular?
BASE Item List has 800 active installations while iCal for Events Calendar has 10. BASE Item List is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — BASE Item List or iCal for Events Calendar?
BASE Item List has a 4/5 rating from 2 reviews, while iCal for Events Calendar has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are BASE Item List and iCal for Events Calendar free?
BASE Item List is free and iCal for Events Calendar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — BASE Item List or iCal for Events Calendar?
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?
BASE Item List was last updated 3 years ago and iCal for Events Calendar was last updated 16 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.