WP Editor Widget vs Events Manager and WPML Compatibility (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

WP Editor Widget

WP Editor Widget

4.6(18)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
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Events Manager and WPML Compatibility

Events Manager and WPML Compatibility

2.8(13)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Editor Widget has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 18 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Editor Widget has accumulated 153K+ total downloads while Events Manager and WPML Compatibility has 38K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5WP Editor Widget
Events Manager and WPML Compatibility2.8/5
Total Reviews
18WP Editor Widget
Events Manager and WPML Compatibility13
Active Installs
10K+WP Editor Widget
Events Manager and WPML Compatibility1.0K+
Total Downloads
153K+WP Editor Widget
Events Manager and WPML Compatibility38K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Editor Widget
Events Manager and WPML CompatibilityN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoWP Editor Widget
Events Manager and WPML Compatibility11 months ago
First Released
2013WP Editor Widget
Events Manager and WPML Compatibility2012
Age
13 yearsWP Editor Widget
Events Manager and WPML Compatibility14 years
WP Requires
3.5.1+WP Editor Widget
Events Manager and WPML Compatibility3.3+
PHP Requires
false+WP Editor Widget
Events Manager and WPML Compatibility5.2+
Business Model
FreeWP Editor Widget
Events Manager and WPML CompatibilityFree
Latest Version
0.6.0WP Editor Widget
Events Manager and WPML Compatibility2.0.4

Rating Breakdown

WP Editor Widget

4.6/5(18 reviews)
5
83%
4
6%
3
6%
2
0%
1
6%

Events Manager and WPML Compatibility

2.8/5(13 reviews)
5
31%
4
8%
3
8%
2
15%
1
38%

Recent Reviews

WP Editor Widget Reviews

by timbobo

Perfect

There is one bad review that I think is based on a mis-understanding. This plugin creates a new TYPE of widget – Rich Text, which features your current rich text editor. You can create as many differ

by Jesus Parrado Alameda

Makes easy edit text for WordPress users

Editing as in a post or page makes easy to edit text for WordPress users. Thank you!

by Goran Grudic

My users will love it

This plugin makes it easier to edit widgets with rich text and I’m sure my users will love it.

Events Manager and WPML Compatibility Reviews

by tomschulze

Works (sort of) and breaks everything else

When the plugin is enabled, it’s impossible to save any Events Manager Settings anymore. With some trickery it’s possible to translate events themselves (you have to deactivate the plugin first though

by fotomarathon

Used to work…but no more.

I used to run this Plugin for a few years to translate Events, and the chance to translate emails from the Settings page was excellent. However, this is no longer possible. I noticed after a series of

by Gerard Blanco

Must-have

If you have WPML and use Events Manager, this is a must. Works perfect. There are some (very few) parts that are not translatable yet, but 95% of the strings are translatable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Editor Widget or Events Manager and WPML Compatibility more popular?
WP Editor Widget has 10K+ active installations while Events Manager and WPML Compatibility has 1.0K+. WP Editor Widget is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Editor Widget or Events Manager and WPML Compatibility?
WP Editor Widget has a 4.6/5 rating from 18 reviews, while Events Manager and WPML Compatibility has a 2.8/5 rating from 13 reviews.
Are WP Editor Widget and Events Manager and WPML Compatibility free?
WP Editor Widget is free and Events Manager and WPML Compatibility is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Editor Widget or Events Manager and WPML Compatibility?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
WP Editor Widget was last updated 5 years ago and Events Manager and WPML Compatibility was last updated 11 months ago.

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