Gigs Calendar vs Gigatools Widget (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, Gigs Calendar has a higher user rating (3.3/5 from 4 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Gigs Calendar has accumulated 75K+ total downloads while Gigatools Widget has 3.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Gigs Calendar | Gigatools Widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.3/5 | ◄ | 1.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ► | 5 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 75K+ | ◄ | 3.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 years ago | ► | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Age | 18 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.8+ | 2.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.4.12.1 | 0.2.1 |
Rating
3.3/5Gigs Calendar
◄Gigatools Widget1.8/5
Total Reviews
4Gigs Calendar
►Gigatools Widget5
Active Installs
200Gigs Calendar
◄Gigatools Widget10
Total Downloads
75K+Gigs Calendar
◄Gigatools Widget3.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AGigs Calendar
Gigatools WidgetN/A
Last Updated
11 years agoGigs Calendar
►Gigatools Widget11 years ago
First Released
2008Gigs Calendar
Gigatools Widget2012
Age
18 yearsGigs Calendar
Gigatools Widget14 years
WP Requires
3.8+Gigs Calendar
Gigatools Widget2.8+
PHP Requires
false+Gigs Calendar
Gigatools Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeGigs Calendar
Gigatools WidgetFree
Latest Version
0.4.12.1Gigs Calendar
Gigatools Widget0.2.1
Rating Breakdown
Gigs Calendar
3.3/5(4 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
25%
1
25%
Gigatools Widget
1.8/5(5 reviews)
5
20%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
80%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gigs Calendar or Gigatools Widget more popular?
Gigs Calendar has 200 active installations while Gigatools Widget has 10. Gigs Calendar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Gigs Calendar or Gigatools Widget?
Gigs Calendar has a 3.3/5 rating from 4 reviews, while Gigatools Widget has a 1.8/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Gigs Calendar and Gigatools Widget free?
Gigs Calendar is free and Gigatools Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Gigs Calendar or Gigatools Widget?
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?
Gigs Calendar was last updated 11 years ago and Gigatools Widget was last updated 11 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.