Open in New Window Plugin vs Events Manager – OpenStreetMaps (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Open in New Window Plugin
2.0K+ active installs
Free
Events Manager – OpenStreetMaps
700 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Open in New Window Plugin has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 16 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 700). Both are free WordPress plugins. Open in New Window Plugin has accumulated 125K+ total downloads while Events Manager – OpenStreetMaps has 28K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Open in New Window Plugin | Events Manager – OpenStreetMaps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.8/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 16 | ► | 25 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 700 |
| Total Downloads | 125K+ | ◄ | 28K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 0% | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2018 | |
| Age | 17 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 5.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.3+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.0 | 4.2.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Open in New Window Plugin
Events Manager – OpenStreetMaps
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Open in New Window Plugin Reviews
Works with No Fuss
Install, check the Settings page Settings > Open in New Window and uncheck the images etc checkbox if you want, and you’re done. Nifty. Works. No fuss.
It worked
Not much to say, but it worked as advertised. 🙂
Works like a charm!
I installed different plugins with that purpose, but none of them worked with my custom theme. This one works like magic! Thank you! You saved me lots of time!
Events Manager – OpenStreetMaps Reviews
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