WP Events Manager vs VS Event List (2026)

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

WP Events Manager

WP Events Manager

2.8(12)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 months ago
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VS
VS Event List

VS Event List

4.9(81)

9.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, VS Event List has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 81 reviews) while WP Events Manager leads in active installations (30K+ vs 9.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Events Manager has accumulated 699K+ total downloads while VS Event List has 547K+. VS Event List has a higher support resolution rate (25% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
2.8/5WP Events Manager
VS Event List4.9/5
Total Reviews
12WP Events Manager
VS Event List81
Active Installs
30K+WP Events Manager
VS Event List9.0K+
Total Downloads
699K+WP Events Manager
VS Event List547K+
Support Resolution
0%WP Events Manager
VS Event List25%
Last Updated
5 months agoWP Events Manager
VS Event List1 month ago
First Released
2017WP Events Manager
VS Event List2015
Age
9 yearsWP Events Manager
VS Event List11 years
WP Requires
6.0+WP Events Manager
VS Event List6.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Events Manager
VS Event List7.4+
Business Model
FreeWP Events Manager
VS Event ListFree
Latest Version
2.2.4WP Events Manager
VS Event List19.9

Rating Breakdown

WP Events Manager

2.8/5(12 reviews)
5
33%
4
0%
3
17%
2
17%
1
33%

VS Event List

4.9/5(81 reviews)
5
94%
4
4%
3
0%
2
1%
1
1%

Recent Reviews

WP Events Manager Reviews

by Luca

Not a proper event plugin

It misses some of the mainly features for an event plugin. One above all: the events are not displayed in chronological order.

by AndalusianWorld

Barely scrapes the basics to be useable

This could be a great plugin, but misses so many important/simple features:1. Time Zone for national businesses with multiple locations/events 2. Display customization (Calendar view, week view, so

by cristianfrunza93

Great plugin.

Great plugin. This topic was modified 3 years, 11 months ago by cristianfrunza93.

VS Event List Reviews

by Dave Pattern

Great little plugin

Having previously used “The Events Calendar” I was looking for a more lightweight events plugin that would be easier to use but still flexible enough in terms of customising the display of events. Thi

by andrewaileron

Exactly what I was looking for

This plugin is great, it was exactly what I wanted for my project! My only wish would be to have a ‘duplicate’ function so when I create multiple events of the same nature but for different dates, I c

by keru

A plugin that does exactly what it says

A uncomplicated plugin that does exactly what I want it to do.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Events Manager or VS Event List more popular?
WP Events Manager has 30K+ active installations while VS Event List has 9.0K+. WP Events Manager is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Events Manager or VS Event List?
WP Events Manager has a 2.8/5 rating from 12 reviews, while VS Event List has a 4.9/5 rating from 81 reviews.
Are WP Events Manager and VS Event List free?
WP Events Manager is free and VS Event List is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Events Manager or VS Event List?
As of April 2026, WP Events Manager has a 0% support resolution rate while VS Event List has a 25% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
WP Events Manager was last updated 5 months ago and VS Event List was last updated 1 month ago.

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