Calendar vs Next Date (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Next Date has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Calendar leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Calendar has accumulated 673K+ total downloads while Next Date has 2.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Calendar | Next Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 24 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 673K+ | ◄ | 2.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2007 | 2013 | |
| Age | 19 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.2.4+ | 2.0.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.17 | 1.0 |
Rating Breakdown
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Recent Reviews
Calendar Reviews
Displays the wrong date
If I set the wordpress time to the correct time zone, all of the dates are off by one day. If I leave the time set to UTC, the dates are right but today’s event is off by one day. This is unaccepta
Great Calendar Plugin
I have had this plugin installed for many years and it has worked great. Quick support response from Kieran when I had an issue (which was my fault).
Nice Simple Calendar
Sometimes, you don’t need all the bells and whistles of a full-blown calendar plugin. Sometimes, you just want to be able to put on the web what’s on the calendar on your refrigerator, a planner so to
Next Date Reviews
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