EMC – Embed Calendly Scheduling With Ease
by Simpma · Booking & Events
Also makes 3 other plugins · 10K+ installs across the portfolio →
Embed Calendly scheduling features in WordPress and optimize your booking flow with custom design, availability indicator, and conversion tools.
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Health
A 88/100
no flags
Active installs
10K+
≈17K estimated
Momentum
-34%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Add “indicator”, “appointment scheduling” and “flow” to your wp.org tags. You rank #10, #13 and #17 for them without listing them, close enough for a declared tag to move you up. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so with 4 listed these are the slots worth spending.
88 health vs 69 average across 1,838 Booking & Events plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.3%
of downloads still active
At least 10K of 435.3K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Booking & Events plugin keeps 0.8%, across 940 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Booking & Events plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 13 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 38 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.8★ over 14 reviews, smoothed to 4.25★ and held back under 25 reviews
4 of 5 tags set · short description in place
0 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
36
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.3
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
13%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.3
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| calendly your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| scheduling your tag | #1 | #2 | 0 |
| online scheduling | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| scheduling website | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| post scheduling | #3 | #5 | 0 |
| indicator | #10 | #15 | up 2 |
| embed | #15 | #14 | down 4 |
| website embed | #7 | #14 | — |
| flow | #17 | #19 | down 2 |
| appointment scheduling | #13 | #16 | down 1 |
| availability | #21 | #21 | down 6 |
| embed the one | #10 | #18 | 0 |
| online appointment scheduling | #9 | #12 | down 1 |
| meetings | #22 | #18 | up 2 |
| meeting | #23 | #18 | — |
| appointment your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| booking your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
51 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 15 listed. 36 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 2 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Add “indicator”, “appointment scheduling” and “flow” to your wp.org tags. You rank #10, #13 and #17 for them without listing them, close enough for a declared tag to move you up. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so with 4 listed these are the slots worth spending.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 47.8K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
13
releases in the last 12 months
1mo ago
latest release · v5.9 · 23 Sep 2026
30
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “10K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 11 months ago; the previous band took 2.8 years to cross, which places it about 66% of the way through.
Install history since 17 Aug 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ rjacob9993.5y ago
Glad that you respond; this is a good plugin! Thanks! This topic was modified 3 years, 2 months ago by rjacob999.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Josh Pollock3.5y ago
I would not recommend this plugin. It’s probably better just to add the JavaScript client code from their site. That’s all this plugin does besides add dashboard notices. No matter how many times I dismiss them, this plugin keeps putting annoying admin notifications. The plugin is fine, I already subscribe to your service, stop trying to sell me stuff. Well, I guess the one asking for a review eventually got me to leave a review. This topic was modified 3 years, 2 months ago by Josh Pollock.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ shaiyaofolena4.1y ago
Really easy to schedule a personal Zoom room for customers.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ timjco4.1y ago
Simple to install and works flawlessly. Thank you.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Anonymous4.2y ago
Great Job! Is it possible to get some configuration help? 🙂 LeRoy
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Jennifer Eileen4.5y ago
I installed this tool and I found it kind of helpful but with a few bugs because the short code it gave me doesn’t work unless I configure it my self.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ puredesignint4.6y ago
I added the code into a WP page and got the message: No openings at the moment. If you are the owner of this account, you can log in to find out more. Client said: The problem is that I use my Microsoft 365 to login, which is necessary to connect to my calendar. With 365 I am completely passwordless, logging in only via authenticator, so a 6 digit code that changes every 30seconds. Not sure if there is a way around that.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ defotoverij4.8y ago
Even the free version of the Calendly plugin works fine on my website. Just what I needed! Very user-centric.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 5.7 Tested & ensured compatibility with the latest WordPress version 5.7
- — Version 5.6 Improved inline popup button styling Tested & ensured compatibility with the latest WordPress version 5.6
- — Version 5.5 Improved compatibility with older PHP versions 5.5
- — Version 5.4 Prevent duplicates on event types sync Redirect correcly when sync button is clicked Performance improvement 5.4
- — Version 5.3 Security improvement 5.3
- — Version 5.2 Security improvement Fixed dynamic embedder UX Correctly hide cookie notice in popup button 5.2
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 3 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (5.9). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.4 EMC Scheduling Manager <= 4.4 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via calendly Shortcode ↗2026-04-18 CVE-2026-0868 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 4.4 Patched in 4.5
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Embed Calendly <= 4.4 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2026-02-24 CVE-2026-32411 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 4.4 Patched in 4.5
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Embed Calendly <= 3.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode ↗2023-10-12 CVE-2023-4995 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.6 Patched in 3.7
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 6 languages, 1 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
8 of 8 pass · checked 25 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Embed Calendly scheduling features in WordPress and optimize your booking flow with custom design, availabi..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 4 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 4 of 4 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("perfect for", "built for", "designed for").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Elementor, Calendly.
- ✓ Headings and lists 16 headings and 18 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 8,616 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 4 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2025-11-27 20K+ → 10K+ down after 1006 days in tier
- 2023-02-25 10K+ → 20K+ up after 350 days in tier
- 2022-03-12 7K+ → 10K+ up after 175 days in tier
- 2021-09-18 6K+ → 7K+ up
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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WPCal.io – Easy Meeting Scheduler 800+ installs · 4.3★ · 3 shared tags B -
TrueBooker – Appointment Booking and Scheduler System 600+ installs · 4.5★ · 3 shared tags A -
Radius Booking – Appointment Booking Calendar & Scheduling for Services & Events 500+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags B -
Appointly 100+ installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags -
Oryx Bookings: WooCommerce Appointments & Scheduling (100% Free) 100+ installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags -
Bookingor – Booking System and Appointment Booking Calendar, Meeting Scheduling & WooCommerce 60+ installs · 4.0★ · 3 shared tags B
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