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Events Calendar for Google

By Rupinder Kaur

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Events Calendar for Google Review - In-Depth Analysis

Events Calendar for Google integrates Google Calendar into your WordPress site. It offers various styles and layouts to enhance user engagement.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.72/10

User Rating

4.2/5 (based on 20+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

7.1 / 10 (High Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Events Calendar for Google lists all events from public Google Calendar on your WordPress website. It helps provide your users with the best visual experience while listing your programs.

This plugin is useful for listing music concerts, education fairs, health awareness programs, social media live streaming, and many more events that suit your business needs.

Google Calendar is widely used for booking appointments, setting events, sending reminders, and adding guests. Having your announcements and events listed on your website allows users to participate or contribute willingly.

This plugin extends the visual appearance of the calendar, making it easy to use with many customized options.

Features include listing all events from a public Google Calendar, three inbuilt layouts (list, grid, Google Calendar), customized style options for buttons and headers, show/hide options for every section, pagination for longer events, shortcode-based implementation, and mobile responsiveness.

Comparing to Alternatives

Events Calendar for Google offers a straightforward solution for integrating Google Calendar events into WordPress, with several alternatives available that provide varied features and integrations.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and reliable integration with Google Calendar.
Quick setup with minimal bugs reported by users.
Provides a style-matched calendar suitable for venue websites.
Includes a pro version with additional features.
Good for users needing basic event display functionality.

Weaknesses

Limited customization options for date formats and display language.
Editing styles requires CSS or PHP file modifications.
Some users report crashes when using shortcodes.
Known past security vulnerability fixed only in latest version.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 4.2 average rating from 20 reviews, most users appreciate the plugin's reliability and simplicity, though a minority report significant issues.

Positive highlights

'It's just working perfect' - maymann
'Gets it done! Everything I needed to make a simple, style matched calendar for a venue website, quickly and bug free.' - matthewzardoz
'Great little plug in' with potential improvements noted - winnicajura
'Absolutely what I needed for my student web' despite some limitations - tendali11

Common complaints

Cannot change date format through settings.
Plugin crashes and errors out when adding shortcode.

Weaknesses

Limited localization and display customization.
Requires manual code edits for certain changes.
Stability issues reported by some users.
Past security vulnerability with local file inclusion.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, reliable plugin to display Google Calendar events on their WordPress site without extensive customization needs.

Not ideal for

Users requiring advanced customization of date formats, display language, or those who need a highly stable plugin without any risk of crashes or security concerns.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic Google Calendar integration with essential event display features suitable for most simple use cases.

Pro version

The pro version adds enhanced features such as additional customization options and possibly improved support, though specific premium features are not detailed.

Final Verdict

Events Calendar for Google is a solid choice for users needing straightforward Google Calendar integration with minimal fuss. It performs well for basic event display and has a generally positive user reception for reliability and ease of use.

However, limitations in customization, occasional stability issues, and a past security vulnerability mean it may not suit users needing advanced features or maximum security. Alternatives may be better for those with more complex requirements.