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Super Simple Event Calendar

By Marcel Pol

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Super Simple Event Calendar Review - In-Depth Analysis

Super Simple Event Calendar is an easy-to-use calendar plugin for displaying events. It offers a clean interface and simple features for managing events.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.7/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 5+ reviews)

Active Installations

600+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Super Simple Event Calendar is an event calendar for people who just want something simple for events. The goal is to provide a simple way to show events to your visitors.

Current features include a shortcode with a list of future events, a widget to display future events, and a simple and clean admin interface that integrates seamlessly into WordPress admin. You can quickly add an event through the admin page.

This plugin supports localization, allowing you to add your own languages easily. If you have a problem or a feature request, please post it on the plugin's support forum on wordpress.org. I will do my best to respond as soon as possible.

Check out the demo at my local chess club Pegasus. This plugin is compatible with ClassicPress and is also available on Codeberg for contributions.

Comparing to Alternatives

Super Simple Event Calendar stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users seeking a straightforward event calendar solution.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Extremely simple and easy to use
Clean and minimalistic design
Ideal for predictable and straightforward event schedules
Lightweight with no unnecessary features
Highly rated with consistent positive feedback

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced features found in more complex event plugins
No pro version or premium upgrades available
Limited customization options
Not suitable for users needing extensive event management tools

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers, user sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness.

Positive highlights

Simple plugin for simple needs, ideal for club pages (Marcel Pol)
Exactly what I needed, small and simple (M.F. Jong)
Simply the best due to its simplicity (moddersnuit)
Works perfectly, simple and clean for event information (Steve Mosby)
Easy to use and highly rated (globus2008)

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited feature set may not satisfy all users
No premium support or advanced options due to lack of pro version

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward, no-frills event calendar for simple and predictable scheduling, such as clubs or small organizations.

Not ideal for

Users requiring advanced event management features, extensive customization, or professional support should consider other plugins.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a fully functional, simple event calendar with essential features for basic event scheduling.

Final Verdict

Super Simple Event Calendar excels in delivering a clean, easy-to-use event calendar solution with no recorded security issues and perfect user ratings. Its simplicity is its greatest strength, making it ideal for users with basic event scheduling needs.

However, the lack of advanced features and a pro version limits its appeal for users seeking more comprehensive event management tools. Given its unique position without direct alternatives, it is a solid choice for those prioritizing simplicity and reliability.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Super Simple Event Calendar plugin.

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FAQ

Translations can be added very easily through GlotPress.
You can start translating strings there for your locale.
They need to be validated though, so if there’s no validator yet, and you want to apply for being validator (PTE), please post it on the support forum.
I will make a request on make/polyglots to have you added as validator for this plugin/locale.

You can use a shortcode parameter for showing events only from certain categories (seasons really):

[super_simple_event_calendar season="213,212"]

You can use a shortcode parameter for showing events a limited number of events:

[super_simple_event_calendar posts_per_page="3"]

You can use a shortcode parameter for showing events with a different status, or from multiple statuses (statii?) in a comma-separated list:

[super_simple_event_calendar status="future,publish"]

You can use a shortcode parameter for order of events (either DESC or ASC):

[super_simple_event_calendar order="DESC"]

You can add a shortcode to the shortcode block under Appearance > Widgets. It has similar parameters as the widget, like:

[super_simple_event_calendar_widget title="My Special Calendar" num_entries="5" season="3" postid="28921"]

Defaults are: title = Calendar, title of the widget or block. num_entries = 3, number of events shown. season = 0, show only events from this term. postid = 0, postid of the calendar page, will become a link.