GatherPress vs Meetup Widgets (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, GatherPress has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (60 vs 60). Both are free WordPress plugins. GatherPress has accumulated 4.1K+ total downloads while Meetup Widgets has 10K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | GatherPress | Meetup Widgets | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 2.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ► | 3 |
| Active Installs | 60 | 60 | |
| Total Downloads | 4.1K+ | ► | 10K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2024 | 2012 | |
| Age | 2 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.7+ | 3.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.33.3 | 2.2.1 |
Rating
5/5GatherPress
◄Meetup Widgets2.3/5
Total Reviews
1GatherPress
►Meetup Widgets3
Active Installs
60GatherPress
Meetup Widgets60
Total Downloads
4.1K+GatherPress
►Meetup Widgets10K+
Support Resolution
N/AGatherPress
Meetup WidgetsN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoGatherPress
◄Meetup Widgets10 years ago
First Released
2024GatherPress
Meetup Widgets2012
Age
2 yearsGatherPress
Meetup Widgets14 years
WP Requires
6.7+GatherPress
Meetup Widgets3.3+
PHP Requires
7.4+GatherPress
Meetup Widgetsfalse+
Business Model
FreeGatherPress
Meetup WidgetsFree
Latest Version
0.33.3GatherPress
Meetup Widgets2.2.1
Rating Breakdown
GatherPress
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Meetup Widgets
2.3/5(3 reviews)
5
33%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
67%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GatherPress or Meetup Widgets more popular?
GatherPress has 60 active installations while Meetup Widgets has 60. Meetup Widgets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — GatherPress or Meetup Widgets?
GatherPress has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Meetup Widgets has a 2.3/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are GatherPress and Meetup Widgets free?
GatherPress is free and Meetup Widgets is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — GatherPress or Meetup Widgets?
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?
GatherPress was last updated 1 month ago and Meetup Widgets was last updated 10 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.