Event Post Type
v1.0.2by edvind · updated 15 years ago
Event Post Type brings events to WordPress in an simple intuitive style.
- Rank
- #37,737
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.8K
- 5,784 all-time
- Rating
- 2.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Event Post Type at a glance
Event Post Type is a WordPress plugin by edvind with 10+ active installs, the #37,737 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 2.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.2 came out on Dec 9, 2011, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. Among the 65 plugins tagged “manager”, it ranks #32. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats36 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Event Post Type |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#37,737 · up 1,523 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #37,737 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #39,763 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #36,057 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #47,196 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #39,260 |
Growth %
Average +0.77% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -14.29% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
2.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 20, 2011
- Last updated
- Dec 9, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Event Post Type
How many websites use Event Post Type?
Event Post Type is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #37,737 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Event Post Type been downloaded?
5,784 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Event Post Type last updated?
Version 1.0.2 came out on Dec 9, 2011 (14 years ago).
Is Event Post Type compatible with the latest WordPress?
Event Post Type’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Event Post Type still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Event Post Type have?
2.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Event Post Type?
The plugins most like Event Post Type, by the tags they share, are The Events Calendar (600K+), WP Events Manager (30K+) and Event Organiser (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
2.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 0%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 100%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 2.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
Compare with competitors
Add up to 1 competitor. No account needed.
| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 2.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 5.8K |
| Author | edvind |
| First released | Feb 20, 2011 |
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 9, 2011 |
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- Rank
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- Installs
- 600K+
- 4.2

WP Events Manager
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- Rank
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- Installs
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Event Organiser
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- Rank
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- Installs
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WP Event Manager
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- Rank
- #1,252
- Installs
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- Installs
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