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The Events Calendar vs Showpass WordPress Extension (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
View The Events Calendar
VS
Showpass WordPress Extension

Showpass WordPress Extension

0(0)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Showpass WordPress Extension

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 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. The Events Calendar has accumulated 80M+ total downloads while Showpass WordPress Extension has 19K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5The Events Calendar
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Showpass WordPress ExtensionN/A
Total Reviews
2,430The Events Calendar
◄
Showpass WordPress Extension0
Active Installs
700K+The Events Calendar
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Showpass WordPress Extension100
Total Downloads
80M+The Events Calendar
◄
Showpass WordPress Extension19K+
Support Resolution
90%The Events Calendar
Showpass WordPress ExtensionN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoThe Events Calendar
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Showpass WordPress Extension3 months ago
First Released
2010The Events Calendar
Showpass WordPress Extension2018
Age
16 yearsThe Events Calendar
Showpass WordPress Extension8 years
WP Requires
6.7+The Events Calendar
Showpass WordPress Extension4.9+
PHP Requires
7.4+The Events Calendar
Showpass WordPress Extension5.4.45+
Business Model
FreeThe Events Calendar
Showpass WordPress ExtensionFree
Latest Version
6.15.18The Events Calendar
Showpass WordPress Extension4.0.7

Rating Breakdown

The Events Calendar

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

Showpass WordPress Extension

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

Showpass WordPress Extension Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Events Calendar or Showpass WordPress Extension more popular?
The Events Calendar has 700K+ active installations while Showpass WordPress Extension has 100. The Events Calendar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — The Events Calendar or Showpass WordPress Extension?
The Events Calendar has a 4.3/5 rating from 2,430 reviews, while Showpass WordPress Extension has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are The Events Calendar and Showpass WordPress Extension free?
The Events Calendar is free and Showpass WordPress Extension is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — The Events Calendar or Showpass WordPress Extension?
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 Showpass WordPress Extension was last updated 3 months ago.

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