# Blog Post Calendar Widget

> Blog Post Calendar Widget has 100+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 8 reviews and 124 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Blog Post Calendar Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Monthly grid view calendar widget highlighting archived and/or future posts.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 15,110
- **Downloads (30 days):** 124 (+40.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 8 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** May 24, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ron Zvagelsky (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/rzvagelsky/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/blog-post-calendar-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/calendar/) | #96 | 557 |
| [Future Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/future-posts/) | #3 | 10 |
| [post types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-types/) | #14 | 57 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,118 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,317 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| calendar | >100 | 2,566 |
| Future Posts | >100 | 3,825 |
| post types | >100 | 10,000 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [The Events Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/the-events-calendar/) | 600K+ | 4.2/5 (2,458) | Sep 30, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [Events Manager – Calendar, Bookings, Tickets, Appointments and more!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/events-manager/) | 60K+ | 4.2/5 (550) | Oct 7, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 3 | [SimplyBook.me – Booking and reservations calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simplybook/) | 30K+ | 1/5 (1) | Sep 29, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 4 | [Timetable and Event Schedule by MotoPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mp-timetable/) | 30K+ | 4.3/5 (69) | Aug 28, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 5 | [WP Event Manager – Events Calendar, Registrations, Sell Tickets with WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-event-manager/) | 20K+ | 4/5 (249) | Jul 22, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 6 | [WP Simple Booking Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-simple-booking-calendar/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (227) | Jun 29, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 7 | [The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/the-events-calendar-shortcode/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (101) | Aug 18, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 8 | [Availability Datepicker – Booking Calendar for Contact Form 7 – Input WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/date-time-picker-field/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (42) | Feb 27, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 9 | [ICS Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ics-calendar/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (72) | Oct 6, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 10 | [Events Shortcodes For The Events Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/template-events-calendar/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (214) | Sep 16, 2026 | 94/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Blog Post Calendar Widget safe to use in 2026?
Blog Post Calendar Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Blog Post Calendar Widget?
Blog Post Calendar Widget is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 15,110 times since it launched in March 2013. It was downloaded 124 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Blog Post Calendar Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Blog Post Calendar Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Blog Post Calendar Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on May 24, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Blog Post Calendar Widget?
Blog Post Calendar Widget is developed and maintained by Ron Zvagelsky.

### What are the best alternatives to Blog Post Calendar Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Blog Post Calendar Widget are The Events Calendar (600K+ installs), Events Manager (60K+ installs) and SimplyBook.me (30K+ installs).


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