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The Events Calendar vs myCred for Events Manager Pro (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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VS
myCred for Events Manager Pro

myCred for Events Manager Pro

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
View myCred for Events Manager Pro

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 myCred for Events Manager Pro has 5.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5The Events Calendar
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myCred for Events Manager ProN/A
Total Reviews
2,430The Events Calendar
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myCred for Events Manager Pro0
Active Installs
700K+The Events Calendar
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myCred for Events Manager Pro10
Total Downloads
80M+The Events Calendar
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myCred for Events Manager Pro5.3K+
Support Resolution
90%The Events Calendar
myCred for Events Manager ProN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoThe Events Calendar
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myCred for Events Manager Pro11 months ago
First Released
2010The Events Calendar
myCred for Events Manager Pro2020
Age
16 yearsThe Events Calendar
myCred for Events Manager Pro6 years
WP Requires
6.7+The Events Calendar
myCred for Events Manager Pro4.8+
PHP Requires
7.4+The Events Calendar
myCred for Events Manager Pro7.0+
Business Model
FreeThe Events Calendar
myCred for Events Manager ProFree
Latest Version
6.15.18The Events Calendar
myCred for Events Manager Pro3.1

Rating Breakdown

The Events Calendar

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

myCred for Events Manager Pro

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

myCred for Events Manager Pro Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Events Calendar or myCred for Events Manager Pro more popular?
The Events Calendar has 700K+ active installations while myCred for Events Manager Pro has 10. The Events Calendar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — The Events Calendar or myCred for Events Manager Pro?
The Events Calendar has a 4.3/5 rating from 2,430 reviews, while myCred for Events Manager Pro has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are The Events Calendar and myCred for Events Manager Pro free?
The Events Calendar is free and myCred for Events Manager Pro is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — The Events Calendar or myCred for Events Manager Pro?
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 myCred for Events Manager Pro was last updated 11 months ago.

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