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The Events Calendar vs Simple Calendar DatePicker (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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Simple Calendar DatePicker

Simple Calendar DatePicker

3.1(7)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
View Simple Calendar DatePicker

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 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. The Events Calendar has accumulated 80M+ total downloads while Simple Calendar DatePicker has 6.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5The Events Calendar
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Simple Calendar DatePicker3.1/5
Total Reviews
2,430The Events Calendar
◄
Simple Calendar DatePicker7
Active Installs
700K+The Events Calendar
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Simple Calendar DatePicker30
Total Downloads
80M+The Events Calendar
◄
Simple Calendar DatePicker6.8K+
Support Resolution
90%The Events Calendar
Simple Calendar DatePickerN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoThe Events Calendar
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Simple Calendar DatePicker12 years ago
First Released
2010The Events Calendar
Simple Calendar DatePicker2013
Age
16 yearsThe Events Calendar
Simple Calendar DatePicker13 years
WP Requires
6.7+The Events Calendar
Simple Calendar DatePicker2.0.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+The Events Calendar
Simple Calendar DatePickerfalse+
Business Model
FreeThe Events Calendar
Simple Calendar DatePickerFree
Latest Version
6.15.18The Events Calendar
Simple Calendar DatePicker1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

The Events Calendar

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

Simple Calendar DatePicker

3.1/5(7 reviews)
5
43%
4
14%
3
0%
2
0%
1
43%

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

Simple Calendar DatePicker Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Events Calendar or Simple Calendar DatePicker more popular?
The Events Calendar has 700K+ active installations while Simple Calendar DatePicker has 30. The Events Calendar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — The Events Calendar or Simple Calendar DatePicker?
The Events Calendar has a 4.3/5 rating from 2,430 reviews, while Simple Calendar DatePicker has a 3.1/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are The Events Calendar and Simple Calendar DatePicker free?
The Events Calendar is free and Simple Calendar DatePicker is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — The Events Calendar or Simple Calendar DatePicker?
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 Simple Calendar DatePicker was last updated 12 years ago.

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