Hide My Dates vs Simple Shortcode Calendar (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Simple Shortcode Calendar
4.5(4)
20 active installs
Free
Updated 12 years ago
View Simple Shortcode Calendar 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 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hide My Dates has accumulated 15K+ total downloads while Simple Shortcode Calendar has 4.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Hide My Dates | Simple Shortcode Calendar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 15K+ | ◄ | 4.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 months ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Age | 12 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 2.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.00 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5Hide My Dates
◄Simple Shortcode Calendar4.5/5
Total Reviews
6Hide My Dates
◄Simple Shortcode Calendar4
Active Installs
400Hide My Dates
◄Simple Shortcode Calendar20
Total Downloads
15K+Hide My Dates
◄Simple Shortcode Calendar4.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AHide My Dates
Simple Shortcode CalendarN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoHide My Dates
◄Simple Shortcode Calendar12 years ago
First Released
2014Hide My Dates
Simple Shortcode Calendar2013
Age
12 yearsHide My Dates
Simple Shortcode Calendar13 years
WP Requires
3.0+Hide My Dates
Simple Shortcode Calendar2.5+
PHP Requires
5.3+Hide My Dates
Simple Shortcode Calendarfalse+
Business Model
FreeHide My Dates
Simple Shortcode CalendarFree
Latest Version
2.00Hide My Dates
Simple Shortcode Calendar1.0
Rating Breakdown
Hide My Dates
5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Simple Shortcode Calendar
4.5/5(4 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
25%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hide My Dates or Simple Shortcode Calendar more popular?
Hide My Dates has 400 active installations while Simple Shortcode Calendar has 20. Hide My Dates is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hide My Dates or Simple Shortcode Calendar?
Hide My Dates has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Simple Shortcode Calendar has a 4.5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Hide My Dates and Simple Shortcode Calendar free?
Hide My Dates is free and Simple Shortcode Calendar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hide My Dates or Simple Shortcode 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 Simple Shortcode Calendar was last updated 12 years ago.
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