Theater for WordPress vs Gigs Calendar (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Theater for WordPress has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 25 reviews) and leads in active installations (600 vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Theater for WordPress has accumulated 43K+ total downloads while Gigs Calendar has 75K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Theater for WordPress | Gigs Calendar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 3.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 25 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 43K+ | ► | 75K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2008 | |
| Age | 13 years | 18 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 3.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.19.1 | 0.4.12.1 |
Rating
4.9/5Theater for WordPress
◄Gigs Calendar3.3/5
Total Reviews
25Theater for WordPress
◄Gigs Calendar4
Active Installs
600Theater for WordPress
◄Gigs Calendar200
Total Downloads
43K+Theater for WordPress
►Gigs Calendar75K+
Support Resolution
0%Theater for WordPress
Gigs CalendarN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoTheater for WordPress
◄Gigs Calendar11 years ago
First Released
2013Theater for WordPress
Gigs Calendar2008
Age
13 yearsTheater for WordPress
Gigs Calendar18 years
WP Requires
4.7+Theater for WordPress
Gigs Calendar3.8+
PHP Requires
5.4+Theater for WordPress
Gigs Calendarfalse+
Business Model
FreeTheater for WordPress
Gigs CalendarFree
Latest Version
0.19.1Theater for WordPress
Gigs Calendar0.4.12.1
Rating Breakdown
Theater for WordPress
4.9/5(25 reviews)
5
96%
4
0%
3
4%
2
0%
1
0%
Gigs Calendar
3.3/5(4 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
25%
1
25%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Theater for WordPress or Gigs Calendar more popular?
Theater for WordPress has 600 active installations while Gigs Calendar has 200. Theater for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Theater for WordPress or Gigs Calendar?
Theater for WordPress has a 4.9/5 rating from 25 reviews, while Gigs Calendar has a 3.3/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Theater for WordPress and Gigs Calendar free?
Theater for WordPress is free and Gigs Calendar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Theater for WordPress or Gigs 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?
Theater for WordPress was last updated 3 months ago and Gigs Calendar was last updated 11 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.