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Pie Calendar – Events Calendar Made Simple

By Jonathan Jernigan

Bookings & Scheduling / Event Management & Ticketing

Pie Calendar – Events Calendar Made Simple Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create a flexible events calendar using any WordPress post. Easily display events with multiple views and options.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.7/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 24+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Create an event calendar in less than 4 minutes. Simple, flexible, and light-weight.

Pie Calendar lets you effortlessly turn any post on your WordPress site into an event, making it visible on a user-friendly front-end calendar. It doesn't lock you into any post type - use the default WordPress posts or pages, or create your own Custom Post Type (CPT).

This plugin is crafted with careful thought, ensuring an event management system that’s lean, powerful, and incredibly flexible. Whether it's a page, post, or CPT, any post on your site can be turned into an event and featured on your calendar in a matter of minutes.

Work directly in the WordPress Editor with existing posts and interfaces you’re already familiar with. There's no external editor or custom interface to learn. In a matter of minutes, you can turn any post into an event on your calendar.

Features include turning any post into an event, working with any post type or CPT, single, multi-day, and all-day events, multiple views, custom field support, and more. The plugin also supports WooCommerce and EDD for custom booking and event ticketing systems.

Comparing to Alternatives

Pie Calendar offers a streamlined and efficient events calendar solution compared to other more feature-heavy plugins. It focuses on simplicity and performance, making it stand out among its peers.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Lightweight and fast loading times
Clean code with minimal styling interference
Simple setup and easy to use
Integrates with any post type for flexibility

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced features like event export and syncing
Widget has a reported bug with incorrect date display
No built-in event list display
No official support response for some bug reports

User Sentiment Analysis

Users appreciate Pie Calendar for its simplicity, speed, and clean design, though some have noted areas needing improvement.

Positive highlights

'Simple to use, fairly priced, does what's needed' - downchirp
'Excellent choice for clean code and fast loading' - Žygimantas
'Great plugin and superb support' - sitestreet
'Lightweight code and customizability' - shandonc
'Just perfect' - skoyntoyflis

Common complaints

Widget bug showing incorrect date on event display
Lack of event list display feature
No response to some bug reports
Missing advanced features like event export and syncing

Weaknesses

Limited feature set compared to larger plugins
Some users find pro version pricing steep
Bug in widget affects usability
No event list view included

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, lightweight, and fast events calendar plugin without unnecessary complexity or bloat.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced event management features like syncing, exporting, or comprehensive event lists may find this plugin lacking.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides a fully functional, clean, and lightweight events calendar with essential features and customization options.

Final Verdict

Pie Calendar excels as a straightforward and efficient events calendar plugin, ideal for users who prioritize speed and simplicity over extensive features. Its clean code and ease of use make it a solid choice for basic event management needs.

However, some limitations such as a widget bug, lack of event list display, and absence of advanced features may deter users requiring more comprehensive event solutions. Overall, it is a reliable free plugin with room for improvement.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Pie Calendar – Events Calendar Made Simple plugin.

events calendar

post type events

WooCommerce support

Screenshots

FAQ

Yes, this plugin should work with almost any theme. We have tested it with the top 10+ themes in the WP theme repo and they all work with Pie Calendar. Builders such as Bricks and Oxygen work with Pie Calendar, although the shortcode doesn’t render inside the builder itself.