# Orthodox Calendar

> Orthodox Calendar has 60+ active installs and 235 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 68/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Orthodox Calendar is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 60+ sites and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.

**Displays the Orthodox Calendar from Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in English or Russian.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 60+
- **Total downloads:** 4,122
- **Downloads (30 days):** 235 (+327.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 68/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.3.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 18, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** davidbrush (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/davidbrush/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/orthodox-calendar/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/calendar/) | >100 | 535 |
| [christian](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/christian/) | #3 | 13 |
| [church](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/church/) | #10 | 46 |
| [orthodox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/orthodox/) | #1 | 5 |
| [russian](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/russian/) | #7 | 19 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| calendar | >100 | 2,460 |
| christian | #18 | 157 |
| church | #38 | 140 |
| orthodox | #1 | 13 |
| russian | >100 | 1,571 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 53.3%
- 1.3: 46.7%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [The Events Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/the-events-calendar/) | 600K+ | 4.2/5 (2,456) | Sep 30, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [Events Manager – Calendar, Bookings, Tickets, Appointments and more!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/events-manager/) | 60K+ | 4.2/5 (549) | Sep 24, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Timetable and Event Schedule by MotoPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mp-timetable/) | 30K+ | 4.3/5 (69) | Aug 28, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [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 | 75/100 |
| 5 | [WP Simple Booking Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-simple-booking-calendar/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (227) | Jun 29, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 6 | [The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/the-events-calendar-shortcode/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (101) | Aug 18, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 7 | [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 |
| 8 | [ICS Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ics-calendar/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (72) | Sep 21, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 9 | [Events Shortcodes For The Events Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/template-events-calendar/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (214) | Sep 16, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 10 | [Easy Appointments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-appointments/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (131) | Sep 15, 2026 | 81/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Orthodox Calendar safe to use in 2026?
Orthodox Calendar is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 60+ sites and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Orthodox Calendar?
Orthodox Calendar is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,122 times since it launched in February 2010. It was downloaded 235 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Orthodox Calendar work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Orthodox Calendar up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.8 or newer.

### What PHP version does Orthodox Calendar need?
Orthodox Calendar requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Orthodox Calendar last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.0, was released on September 18, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes Orthodox Calendar?
Orthodox Calendar is developed and maintained by davidbrush.

### What are the best alternatives to Orthodox Calendar?
The most popular alternatives to Orthodox Calendar are The Events Calendar (600K+ installs), Events Manager (60K+ installs) and Timetable and Event Schedul… (30K+ installs).


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