# Gigs Calendar

> Gigs Calendar has 200+ active installs, a 3.3/5 rating from 4 reviews and 122 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Gigs Calendar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3.3/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**Manage and display a calendar of your gigs/shows/performances.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 75,859
- **Downloads (30 days):** 122 (+50.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.3/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.4.12.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 27, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.0.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** DanCoulter (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dancoulter/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/gigs-calendar/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [artist](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/artist/) | #1 | 15 |
| [calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/calendar/) | #85 | 559 |
| [gigs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gigs/) | #1 | 6 |
| [musician](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/musician/) | #2 | 9 |
| [shows](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shows/) | #2 | 7 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| artist | >100 | 375 |
| calendar | >100 | 2,590 |
| gigs | #29 | 37 |
| musician | #68 | 79 |
| shows | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Beatport Discography shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/beatport-discography-shortcode/) | 80+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Oct 7, 2015 | 31/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Discography](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-discography/) | 70+ | 4/5 (3) | May 30, 2015 | 29/100 |
| 4 | [ISTK Add-On](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/istk-add-on/) | 70+ | — | Apr 3, 2026 | 40/100 |
| 5 | [Discography](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/discography/) | 20+ | — | Dec 12, 2008 | 24/100 |
| 6 | [WDES rtMedia Music](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wdes-rtmedia-music/) | 10+ | — | Jun 1, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [ArtistKit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/artistkit/) | 10+ | — | Jun 28, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 8 | [Artistography](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/artistography/) | 10+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Mar 16, 2015 | 26/100 |
| 9 | [Setlist](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dc-artists/) | 10+ | — | Jul 19, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 10 | [MusicNetics Artist Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/musicnetics-artist-toolkit/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 10, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 11 | [BackTheVibes Artist](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/backthevibes-artist/) | <10 | — | Sep 15, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Gigs Calendar safe to use in 2026?
Gigs Calendar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3.3/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Gigs Calendar?
Gigs Calendar is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 75,859 times since it launched in January 2008. It was downloaded 122 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Gigs Calendar work with WordPress 7.1?
Gigs Calendar is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Gigs Calendar last updated?
The latest version, 0.4.12.1, was released on November 27, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Gigs Calendar?
Gigs Calendar is developed and maintained by DanCoulter.

### What are the best alternatives to Gigs Calendar?
The most popular alternatives to Gigs Calendar are Beatport Discography shortc… (80+ installs), Simple Discography (70+ installs) and ISTK Add-On (70+ installs).


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