Events Maker by dFactory
v1.6.14by dFactory · updated 9 years ago
Fully featured event management system including recurring events, locations management, full calendar, iCal feed/files, google maps and more.
- Rank
- #6,850
- Up9 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,150
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 83.8K
- 83,791 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 33 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Events Maker by dFactory at a glance
Events Maker by dFactory is a WordPress plugin by dFactory with 1K+ active installs, the #6,850 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 15 times, 26% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 33 reviews. Version 1.6.14 came out on Jan 30, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 36 plugins tagged “RSVP”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats391 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Events Maker by dFactory |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 29 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 12 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,152 · -1.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,152 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,148 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,150 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,160 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,152 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,153 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,157 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,152 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,154 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,152 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,158 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,166 |
Rank over time
#6,850 · down 4 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,850 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,859 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,853 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,854 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,829 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,855 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,843 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,827 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,848 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,854 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,855 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,856 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,846 |
Growth %
Average -0.10% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.35% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.86% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.69% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.35% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.43% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.17% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.17% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.52% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.69% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #6856 → #6854Downloads +28%
- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.6100%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★33 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.6.14
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 16, 2013
- Last updated
- Jan 30, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Events Maker by dFactory
How many websites use Events Maker by dFactory?
Events Maker by dFactory is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,850 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Events Maker by dFactory been downloaded?
83,791 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 15 times. See download stats
When was Events Maker by dFactory last updated?
Version 1.6.14 came out on Jan 30, 2017 (9 years ago). See every release
Is Events Maker by dFactory compatible with the latest WordPress?
Events Maker by dFactory’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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.
Does Events Maker by dFactory have known security vulnerabilities?
Yes: 1 known vulnerability affects version 1.6.14, according to WPVulnerability’s database. See its security record
Is Events Maker by dFactory still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Events Maker by dFactory have?
4.7 out of 5 from 33 reviews on WordPress.org. 88% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Events Maker by dFactory?
The plugins most like Events Maker by dFactory, by the tags they share, are The Events Calendar (600K+), WP Events Manager (30K+) and WP Event Manager (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
33 reviews
- 5 stars: 29 reviews, 88%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 6%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 6%
- Positive
- 94%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 6%1–2★
- About 7 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 12 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,150 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 33 |
| Total downloads | 83.8K |
| Author | dFactory |
| First released | Sep 16, 2013 |
| Version | 1.6.14 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 30, 2017 |
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