# Advent Calendar

> Advent Calendar has 100+ active installs, a 4.2/5 rating from 5 reviews and 199 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Advent Calendar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**A simple calendar plugin to show a list of 24 days before christmas. Each day can be viewed automatically on the current date after it got published.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 15,252
- **Downloads (30 days):** 199 (+9.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.2/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.4
- **Last updated:** Nov 29, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.1.15
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.7.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Paul Vincent Beigang (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bassgang/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/advent-calender/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [advent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/advent/) | #2 | 2 |
| [calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/calendar/) | >100 | 566 |
| [christmas](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/christmas/) | #15 | 62 |
| [flexible](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/flexible/) | #3 | 11 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| advent | #7 | 18 |
| calendar | >100 | 2,657 |
| christmas | >100 | 264 |
| flexible | >100 | 4,827 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Super Advent Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/super-advent-calendar/) | 300+ | 5/5 (5) | Oct 8, 2026 | 81/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Advent Calendar free?
Yes. Advent Calendar is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Advent Calendar safe to use in 2026?
Advent Calendar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Advent Calendar?
Advent Calendar is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 15,252 times since it launched in November 2013. It was downloaded 199 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Advent Calendar work with WordPress 7.1?
Advent Calendar is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.15, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Advent Calendar last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on November 29, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Advent Calendar?
Advent Calendar is developed and maintained by Paul Vincent Beigang.

### What are the best alternatives to Advent Calendar?
The most popular alternatives to Advent Calendar are Super Advent Calendar (300+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advent-calender/ · Generated 2026-10-19 08:20 UTC by PageForge