WordPress plugin comparison
Events Block vs WP Events Manager
At a glance
- WP Events Manager has more active installs: 30K+, against 900+ for Events Block.
- On a typical day, WP Events Manager is downloaded about 162 times, Events Block about 20.
- Events Block is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 2.7 from 13 reviews.
- Events Block was updated more recently: Sep 1, 2026, against Aug 22, 2026 for WP Events Manager.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Events Manager has been around longer: since 2017, against 2026 for Events Block.
Line by line
WP Events Manager leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Events Block |  WP Events Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,041 | #1,069 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 431 | 4.5K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 2.7(13) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.62 | ×0.73 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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