MegaCalendar
by megabase · Booking & Events
Also makes 1 other plugin · 150+ installs across the portfolio →
A flexible calendar and event list for communities, businesses and organizations.
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Health
A 90/100
no flags
Active installs
60+
≈70 estimated
Momentum
+200%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Add “icalendar” to your wp.org tags. You rank #22 for it without listing it, close enough for a declared tag to move you up. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so with 4 listed it's a slot worth spending.
90 health vs 69 average across 1,838 Booking & Events plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.4%
of downloads still active
At least 60 of 4.1K 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 4 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.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 12 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
5.0★ over 30 reviews, smoothed to 4.44★
4 of 5 tags set · short description in place
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.
Not enough tracked days yet to call a direction. Momentum needs at least three keywords measured a week or more apart.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| icalendar | #22 | #15 | down 6 |
| calendar your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| community your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| event your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| events your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
3 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 1 listed. 2 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 4 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Add “icalendar” to your wp.org tags. You rank #22 for it without listing it, close enough for a declared tag to move you up. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so with 4 listed it's a slot worth spending.
Daily downloads
Since 15 Feb 2023 · 1,355 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 264 · peaks are release surges
Directory rank
Ranked about #19,100 to #20,000, alongside the other plugins at 60+ installs. Plugins with the same install count swap places between wp.org requests, so this is where most of them sit. Checked monthly, last on 21 Oct 2026.
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
Downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites.
Not enough installs to measure. This needs at least 100 active sites; below that, a handful of downloads reads as tens of thousands.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
4
releases in the last 12 months
12d ago
latest release · v1.4.0 · 19 Oct 2026
29
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 “60+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band today and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just under 70.
At the current install trend, crossing 70+ in roughly 54 days.
Install history since 14 Feb 2023
Reviewer account pattern
from wp.org reviewer profiles30 of the last 30 four- and five-star reviews came from accounts created within a month of posting the review, and 25 of those landed between 2025-10-10 and 2025-11-03.
Registering a wp.org account just to leave a review is common and often entirely legitimate. The share here is unusually high for the sample, so it's worth keeping in mind while reading the reviews.
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ smoothintegration8812mo ago
It has been an excellent solution for managing events on our nonprofit site. Setting it up was quick and straightforward, and the clean, professional design immediately improved the look of our events page. The variety of viewing options allows us to present events in the format that best fits each page. I appreciate the seamless Google Calendar integration—it saves time and ensures accuracy. Updates have been consistent and never caused compatibility problems. The free version provides plenty of functionality, and the Pro features like recurring events are worth the upgrade. Overall, it’s a reliable, well-maintained plugin that makes event management effortless and visually appealing.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ smoothintegration8712mo ago
I run a small business website and needed a dependable way to share events with customers. MegaCalendar delivered more than I expected. The installation was quick, and the interface is incredibly user-friendly. I love the modern design and the flexibility to display events in different layouts that fit seamlessly into my site. Google Calendar integration works perfectly and keeps everything updated automatically. The plugin has been stable and compatible through all WordPress updates, and the support documentation is easy to follow. For anyone searching for a robust and attractive event calendar solution, this plugin is a smart and reliable choice. This topic was modified 8 months, 2 weeks ago by smoothintegration87.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ creativebuilds202412mo ago
I’ve tried several calendar plugins and this one stands out for its clean design and reliability. Adding events and organizing them into categories is simple, and the option to display events in different views is a big plus. The plugin has been stable through updates and the documentation is easy to follow. Definitely recommend it for anyone needing a dependable event solution.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ modernwebmaker0912mo ago
We’re a network of community organizations using MegaCalendar, and we absolutely love the shared event feature. When one team adds an event, it automatically appears on everyone else’s calendars. It’s made collaboration effortless and keeps all of us completely up to date.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ thecalendardesigner2112mo ago
I used this for a community website and it’s been fantastic. Creating events is quick, and the interface is very intuitive. The multiple calendar views give visitors flexibility in how they browse events, and everything looks great on mobile devices. Google Calendar integration works without a hitch, saving me from double entry. The plugin has been updated regularly and plays well with my theme and other plugins. It’s rare to find a calendar plugin that’s both powerful and easy to use—this one nails it perfectly.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ pixelsyncer101.0y ago
This plugin combines great design with smooth functionality. Updates are consistent and Google Calendar integration is flawless. Perfect for any event-driven site.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ techstream421.0y ago
I’m genuinely impressed with how polished MegaCalendar is. It’s easy enough for beginners yet offers enough flexibility for advanced users. The interface is intuitive, so adding events and managing categories is quick and simple. The different calendar views are attractive and look great on any screen size. Google Calendar integration works perfectly, and the plugin has remained stable through every update. Whether you’re running a small community site or a business website, this plugin handles event management beautifully.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ musictrail771.0y ago
Great plugin for anyone managing events on WordPress. The interface is very user-friendly and the calendar layouts are modern and clean. I like how simple it is to customize colors and categories. Google Calendar syncing works exactly as expected and the plugin runs smoothly on both desktop and mobile. Updates have been consistent and trouble-free. A perfect fit for my community website.
Read on wp.org ↗
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0
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
4 of 8 pass · checked 31 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ! Says what it does Short description names no action; say what the plugin does for the site.
- ✓ Has a FAQ 7 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 7 of 7 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("designed for"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ! Names what it works with Names no plugin, service or platform it works with.
- ! Headings and lists 0 headings and 2 lists; assistants quote headed sections and bullet lists, not paragraphs.
- ✓ Enough to quote 1,656 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 3 of 4 tags appear in the text; "community" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-10-31 70+ → 60+ down after 79 days in tier
- 2026-08-13 60+ → 70+ up after 27 days in tier
- 2026-07-17 70+ → 60+ down after 7 days in tier
- 2026-07-10 60+ → 70+ up after 14 days in tier
- 2026-06-26 50+ → 60+ up after 32 days in tier
- 2026-05-25 40+ → 50+ up after 19 days in tier
- 2026-05-06 50+ → 40+ down after 51 days in tier
- 2026-03-16 40+ → 50+ up after 5 days in tier
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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The Events Calendar 600K+ installs · 4.2★ · 3 shared tags A -
WP Event Manager – Events Calendar, Registrations, Sell Tickets with WooCommerce 20K+ installs · 4.0★ · 3 shared tags B -
The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block 10K+ installs · 4.6★ · 3 shared tags A -
Events Calendar by FooEvents 4K+ installs · 3.8★ · 3 shared tags B -
Events Calendar for GeoDirectory 2K+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags A -
Event Calendar – Calendar 2K+ installs · 4.6★ · 3 shared tags B
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