Simple WP Events
v1.9.0by WPMinds · updated 1 year ago
A simple and lightweight WordPress plugin to create events and allow users to register for them.
- Rank
- #17,004
- Up28 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 95
- 90+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.9K
- 2,851 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple WP Events at a glance
Simple WP Events is a WordPress plugin by WPMinds with 90+ active installs, the #17,004 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.9.0 came out on Apr 24, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.0. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “seminars”. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats138 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple WP Events |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 95 · -21.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 95 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 95 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 97 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 120 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 118 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 121 |
Rank over time
#17,004 · down 650 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,004 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,032 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,012 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,010 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,992 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,997 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,984 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,001 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,952 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,313 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,422 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,354 |
Growth %
Average -2.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -2.06% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -19.17% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.70% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.48% |
Active installs band
90+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.9100%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.9.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.0
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Sep 6, 2022
- Last updated
- Apr 24, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple WP Events
How many websites use Simple WP Events?
Simple WP Events is active on 90+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,004 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple WP Events been downloaded?
2,851 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was Simple WP Events last updated?
Version 1.9.0 came out on Apr 24, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Simple WP Events compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple WP Events’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.0, 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 Simple WP Events still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Simple WP Events have?
4.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Simple WP Events?
The plugins most like Simple WP Events, by the tags they share, are The Events Calendar (600K+), Events Manager (60K+) and WP Event Manager (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 95 |
| Reported installs | 90+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.9K |
| Author | WPMinds |
| First released | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Version | 1.9.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Apr 24, 2025 |
Alternatives to Simple WP Events
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The Events Calendar
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The Events Calendar: #1 calendar plugin for WordPress. Create/manage events (virtual too!) on your site with the free plugin.
- Rank
- #95
- Installs
- 600K+
- 4.2
Events Manager
by Marcus (aka @msykes)
Events calendar and booking system: bookings, reservations, appointments, scheduling, event registration, tickets and recurring events.
- Rank
- #617
- Installs
- 60K+
- 4.2
WP Event Manager
by WP Event Manager
Lightweight, scalable and full-featured event listings & management plugin for managing events & tickets from the Frontend and Backend.
- Rank
- #1,252
- Installs
- 20K+
- 4.0
Eventin
by Arraytics
Events calendar plugin for event registration, event tickets, bookings, RSVP, recurring and virtual events with WooCommerce and Zoom (AI-powered).
- Rank
- #1,680
- Installs
- 10K+
- 4.7
Sugar Calendar
by Syed Balkhi
Easily manage events and sell tickets on your WordPress site. Sugar Calendar is easy-to-use, reliable, and exceptionally powerful. See for yourself.
- Rank
- #1,544
- Installs
- 10K+
- 4.5
The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block
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- Rank
- #1,410
- Installs
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