The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block
4.7★ (101 ratings) · Current rank #1421
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block currently ranks #1421 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1420, first reached on Oct 12, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 73 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 14% versus the month before (84/day).
- The latest release, v4.0.0, shipped on Aug 18, 2026 (59 days ago) — release #53 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1421 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1425 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1439 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1450 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 85 |
| 2026-09-30 | 74 |
| 2026-08-31 | 88 |
| 2026-07-31 | 85 |
| 2026-06-30 | 168 |
| 2026-05-31 | 36 |
| 2026-04-30 | 75 |
| 2026-03-31 | 92 |
| 2026-02-28 | 102 |
| 2026-01-31 | 257 |
| 2025-12-31 | 71 |
| 2025-11-30 | 318 |
| 2025-10-31 | 49 |
| 2025-09-30 | 62 |
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Details
| Author | Event Calendar Newsletter |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.0.0 |
| Versions released | 53 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-18 |
| Added to directory | 2014-10-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.3+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Add shortcode, block and Elementor widget functionality to The Events Calendar Plugin, so you can easily list and promote your events anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block?
As of October 16, 2026, The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block ranks #1421 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1420.
When was The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block last updated?
The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block was last updated on August 18, 2026 (version 4.0.0). It has shipped 53 releases in total.
Who makes The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block?
The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block is developed by Event Calendar Newsletter. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2014.
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