The Events Calendar: Category Colors
5★ (61 ratings) · Current rank #3287
Active installs
4K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#3287
Peak #3284
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- The Events Calendar: Category Colors currently ranks #3287 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3284, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v7.4.2, shipped on Sep 16, 2025 (327 days ago) — release #84 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
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Details
| Author | Nexcess |
|---|---|
| Current version | 7.4.2 |
| Versions released | 84 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-16 |
| Added to directory | 2012-07-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.3+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Add event category background colors to The Events Calendar events.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Events Calendar: Category Colors a free plugin?
Yes — The Events Calendar: Category Colors is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use The Events Calendar: Category Colors?
WordPress.org reports 4K+ active installs.
How popular is The Events Calendar: Category Colors?
As of August 9, 2026, The Events Calendar: Category Colors ranks #3287 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #3284.
When was The Events Calendar: Category Colors last updated?
The Events Calendar: Category Colors was last updated on September 16, 2025 (version 7.4.2). It has shipped 84 releases in total.
Who makes The Events Calendar: Category Colors?
The Events Calendar: Category Colors is developed by Nexcess. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2012.
