Hide My Dates vs FT 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, Hide My Dates has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (400 vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hide My Dates has accumulated 15K+ total downloads while FT Calendar has 57K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Hide My Dates | FT Calendar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 2.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ► | 7 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 15K+ | ► | 57K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 months ago | ◄ | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2011 | |
| Age | 12 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.00 | 1.6.1.1 |
Rating
5/5Hide My Dates
◄FT Calendar2.9/5
Total Reviews
6Hide My Dates
►FT Calendar7
Active Installs
400Hide My Dates
◄FT Calendar100
Total Downloads
15K+Hide My Dates
►FT Calendar57K+
Support Resolution
N/AHide My Dates
FT CalendarN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoHide My Dates
◄FT Calendar7 years ago
First Released
2014Hide My Dates
FT Calendar2011
Age
12 yearsHide My Dates
FT Calendar15 years
WP Requires
3.0+Hide My Dates
FT Calendar3.0+
PHP Requires
5.3+Hide My Dates
FT Calendarfalse+
Business Model
FreeHide My Dates
FT CalendarFree
Latest Version
2.00Hide My Dates
FT Calendar1.6.1.1
Rating Breakdown
Hide My Dates
5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
FT Calendar
2.9/5(7 reviews)
5
29%
4
0%
3
29%
2
14%
1
29%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hide My Dates or FT Calendar more popular?
Hide My Dates has 400 active installations while FT Calendar has 100. Hide My Dates is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hide My Dates or FT Calendar?
Hide My Dates has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while FT Calendar has a 2.9/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are Hide My Dates and FT Calendar free?
Hide My Dates is free and FT Calendar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hide My Dates or FT 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?
Hide My Dates was last updated 10 months ago and FT Calendar was last updated 7 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.