Pretty Google Calendar vs Google Calendar Widget & Short Code (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Pretty Google Calendar

Pretty Google Calendar

4.6(20)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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Google Calendar Widget & Short Code

Google Calendar Widget & Short Code

5(1)

90 active installs

Free

Updated 15 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Google Calendar Widget & Short Code has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Pretty Google Calendar leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 90). Both are free WordPress plugins. Pretty Google Calendar has accumulated 65K+ total downloads while Google Calendar Widget & Short Code has 14K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Pretty Google Calendar
Google Calendar Widget & Short Code5/5
Total Reviews
20Pretty Google Calendar
Google Calendar Widget & Short Code1
Active Installs
5.0K+Pretty Google Calendar
Google Calendar Widget & Short Code90
Total Downloads
65K+Pretty Google Calendar
Google Calendar Widget & Short Code14K+
Support Resolution
N/APretty Google Calendar
Google Calendar Widget & Short CodeN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPretty Google Calendar
Google Calendar Widget & Short Code15 years ago
First Released
2021Pretty Google Calendar
Google Calendar Widget & Short Code2010
Age
5 yearsPretty Google Calendar
Google Calendar Widget & Short Code16 years
WP Requires
3.0+Pretty Google Calendar
Google Calendar Widget & Short Code2.8.0+
PHP Requires
false+Pretty Google Calendar
Google Calendar Widget & Short Codefalse+
Business Model
FreePretty Google Calendar
Google Calendar Widget & Short CodeFree
Latest Version
2.2.1Pretty Google Calendar
Google Calendar Widget & Short Codealpha 2

Rating Breakdown

Pretty Google Calendar

4.6/5(20 reviews)
5
90%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
10%

Google Calendar Widget & Short Code

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Pretty Google Calendar Reviews

by Chattanooga Church of God 7th day

Does exactly as advertised

This plugin is a Godsend. It is amazing how hard it is to find a plugin that displays the Google calendar without a bunch of other stuff shoved in that you don’t need. This one is simple and just wo

by hmijail

Amazingly good

Makes it easy, too!

by EncodeDotHost

Great Plugin. Worth Every Star

If you are wanting to show Google Calendars on your WordPress website, look no further. Highly recommend this plugin. Great Support 👍

Google Calendar Widget & Short Code Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pretty Google Calendar or Google Calendar Widget & Short Code more popular?
Pretty Google Calendar has 5.0K+ active installations while Google Calendar Widget & Short Code has 90. Pretty Google Calendar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Pretty Google Calendar or Google Calendar Widget & Short Code?
Pretty Google Calendar has a 4.6/5 rating from 20 reviews, while Google Calendar Widget & Short Code has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Pretty Google Calendar and Google Calendar Widget & Short Code free?
Pretty Google Calendar is free and Google Calendar Widget & Short Code is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Pretty Google Calendar or Google Calendar Widget & Short Code?
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?
Pretty Google Calendar was last updated 3 months ago and Google Calendar Widget & Short Code was last updated 15 years ago.

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