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Best WordPress Plugins for Calendar

15 plugins compared · Updated August 2026 · Calendar

All Free only 15 Premium only 5

Choosing a WordPress plugin for calendar comes down to a few things: whether it is still actively maintained, whether real users rate it well, and whether it does the specific job you need without dragging the rest of the site down.

We ranked 15 plugins using our WPScore, which weighs the user rating (adjusted for how many people actually rated it), how many sites run it, how recently it was updated, and which WordPress version it is tested against. 15 of them have enough public data to be scored; the rest are listed below the ranked block, clearly marked, rather than being given a number we cannot justify.

How this list is funded. Some links here earn us a commission if you buy. It costs you nothing extra, and it does not move anything up the list — the order comes from the WPScore, which is calculated from public ratings, install counts and update history. See the method.

At a glance

  1. 1. Simply Schedule Appointments Best overall 89/100
  2. 2. Booking Calendar 89/100
  3. 3. The Events Calendar 88/100
  4. 4. Booking for Appointments and Events Calendar 87/100
  5. 5. SimplyBook.me 87/100
  6. 6. Eventin 87/100
  7. 7. WP Simple Booking Calendar 86/100
  8. 8. WP Booking System 86/100
  9. 9. Events Shortcodes For The Events Calendar 86/100
  10. 10. Appointment Hour Booking 86/100
  11. 11. Fluent Booking 85/100
  12. 12. Event Organiser 85/100
  13. 13. Editorial Calendar 85/100
  14. 14. My Calendar 85/100
  15. 15. The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block 85/100
1 Simply Schedule Appointments
Best overall Free by NSquared

Simply Schedule Appointments

Unlimited appointments, booking calendars, and notifications. Powerful appointment booking plugin and booking system. Start scheduling for free today!

5★
from 155 ratings
50k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
89

WPScore

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2 Booking Calendar
Free by wpdevelop

Booking Calendar

WP Booking Calendar plugin for full-day bookings, time-slot appointments, rentals & events. Accept bookings and inquiries with flexible contact forms

4.7★
from 653 ratings
40k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
89

WPScore

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3 The Events Calendar
Free by Nexcess

The Events Calendar

The Events Calendar: #1 calendar plugin for WordPress. Create/manage events (virtual too!) on your site with the free plugin.

4.2★
from 2,452 ratings
600k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
88

WPScore

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5 SimplyBook.me
Free by Really Simple Plugins

SimplyBook.me

Simply add a booking calendar to your site to schedule bookings, reservations, appointments and to collect payments.

4.5★
from 17 ratings
30k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
87

WPScore

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6 Eventin
Free by Arraytics

Eventin

Event calendar plugin for event registration, event tickets, bookings, RSVP, recurring and virtual events with WooCommerce and Zoom (AI-powered).

4.7★
from 397 ratings
10k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
87

WPScore

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7 WP Simple Booking Calendar
Free by Roland Murg

WP Simple Booking Calendar

This booking calendar shows when something is booked or available. Use it to show when your holiday home is available for rent, for example.

4.8★
from 227 ratings
20k+
active installs
Updated
Jun 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
86

WPScore

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8 WP Booking System
Free by Roland Murg

WP Booking System

The booking calendar plugin for WordPress. Get easy online booking with this lightweight and powerful booking calendar.

4.9★
from 343 ratings
10k+
active installs
Updated
Jun 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
86

WPScore

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10 Appointment Hour Booking
Free by codepeople

Appointment Hour Booking

Appointment Hour Booking is a plugin for creating booking forms for appointments with a start time and a defined duration within a schedule.

4.9★
from 521 ratings
10k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
86

WPScore

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11 Fluent Booking
Free by WPManageNinja

Fluent Booking

The ultimate solution for booking appointments, meetings, webinars, events, sales calls, and more.

4.7★
from 43 ratings
20k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
85

WPScore

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12 Event Organiser
Free by Stephen Harris

Event Organiser

Create and maintain events, including complex reoccurring patterns, venue management (with Google Maps or OpenStreetMap), calendars and customisable e …

4.6★
from 139 ratings
20k+
active installs
Updated
Jun 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.0
85

WPScore

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13 Editorial Calendar
Free by Marketing Fire

Editorial Calendar

Editorial Calendar allows you to view all your posts, schedule post, make quick edits, and manage your blog by dragging and dropping posts.

4.9★
from 80 ratings
20k+
active installs
Updated
May 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
85

WPScore

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14 My Calendar
Free by Joe Dolson

My Calendar

Accessible WordPress event calendar plugin. Manage single or recurring events, event venues, and display your calendar anywhere on your site.

4.7★
from 159 ratings
20k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
85

WPScore

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