Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- The Events Calendar currently ranks #94 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 37,035 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 19% versus the month before (30,999/day).
- The latest release, v6.17.3.1, shipped on Aug 26, 2026 (5 days ago) — release #414 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #94 |
| 2026-07-31 | #95 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 600,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 600,000 |
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Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 8,697 |
| 2026-07-31 | 9,082 |
| 2026-06-30 | 13,085 |
| 2026-05-31 | 9,064 |
| 2026-04-30 | 6,324 |
| 2026-03-31 | 11,933 |
| 2026-02-28 | 9,359 |
| 2026-01-31 | 9,360 |
| 2025-12-31 | 5,892 |
| 2025-11-30 | 6,190 |
| 2025-10-31 | 14,797 |
| 2025-09-30 | 93,438 |
| 2025-08-31 | 8,140 |
| 2025-07-31 | 5,989 |
| 2025-06-30 | 7,049 |
| 2025-05-31 | 7,563 |
| 2025-04-30 | 53,852 |
| 2025-03-31 | 107,803 |
| 2025-02-28 | 7,029 |
| 2025-01-31 | 152,791 |
| 2024-12-31 | 6,378 |
| 2024-11-30 | 5,915 |
| 2024-10-31 | 78,528 |
| 2024-09-30 | 54,593 |
| 2024-08-31 | 12,027 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Nexcess |
|---|---|
| Current version | 6.17.3.1 |
| Versions released | 414 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-26 |
| Added to directory | 2010-01-19 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
The Events Calendar: #1 calendar plugin for WordPress. Create/manage events (virtual too!) on your site with the free plugin.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use The Events Calendar?
WordPress.org reports 600K+ active installs.
How popular is The Events Calendar?
As of August 31, 2026, The Events Calendar ranks #94 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was The Events Calendar last updated?
The Events Calendar was last updated on August 26, 2026 (version 6.17.3.1). It has shipped 414 releases in total.
Who makes The Events Calendar?
The Events Calendar is developed by Nexcess. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2010.
