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The Events Calendar vs Event Scheduler (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

The Events Calendar

The Events Calendar

4.3(2,430)

700K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Event Scheduler

Event Scheduler

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, The Events Calendar has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 2,430 reviews) and leads in active installations (700K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. The Events Calendar has accumulated 80M+ total downloads while Event Scheduler has 2.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5The Events Calendar
◄
Event SchedulerN/A
Total Reviews
2,430The Events Calendar
◄
Event Scheduler0
Active Installs
700K+The Events Calendar
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Event Scheduler10
Total Downloads
80M+The Events Calendar
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Event Scheduler2.1K+
Support Resolution
90%The Events Calendar
Event SchedulerN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoThe Events Calendar
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Event Scheduler4 years ago
First Released
2010The Events Calendar
Event Scheduler2018
Age
16 yearsThe Events Calendar
Event Scheduler8 years
WP Requires
6.7+The Events Calendar
Event Schedulerfalse+
PHP Requires
7.4+The Events Calendar
Event Schedulerfalse+
Business Model
FreeThe Events Calendar
Event SchedulerFree
Latest Version
6.15.18The Events Calendar
Event Scheduler1.0.4

Rating Breakdown

The Events Calendar

4.3/5(2,430 reviews)
5
75%
4
6%
3
4%
2
3%
1
13%

Event Scheduler

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

The Events Calendar Reviews

by paulwkleong

Excellent Support!

I had an issue with the event google map and TEC support logged in to fix it. Overall very happy with The Event Cal and highly recommend it.

by mbratch

Capability is meh… Description content very limited

First off, when I enabled the Event Manager it commandeered an Events page I already had content in and that all disappeared and was replaced by a calendar widget. Next off, I tried adding an event

by Floris

Excellent features, great ease of use, top-shelf support

We use TEC to publish our scheduled appearances on our website. TEC supports this perfectly, with just the right amount of features and integrations. The intuitive setup makes it child’s play to confi

Event Scheduler Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Events Calendar or Event Scheduler more popular?
The Events Calendar has 700K+ active installations while Event Scheduler has 10. The Events Calendar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — The Events Calendar or Event Scheduler?
The Events Calendar has a 4.3/5 rating from 2,430 reviews, while Event Scheduler has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are The Events Calendar and Event Scheduler free?
The Events Calendar is free and Event Scheduler is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — The Events Calendar or Event Scheduler?
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?
The Events Calendar was last updated 1 week ago and Event Scheduler was last updated 4 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.