WP Events Manager vs Registrations for the Events Calendar… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Registrations for the Events Calendar…
7.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Registrations for the Events Calendar… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 101 reviews) while WP Events Manager leads in active installations (30K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Events Manager has accumulated 699K+ total downloads while Registrations for the Events Calendar… has 403K+. Registrations for the Events Calendar… has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Events Manager | Registrations for the Events Calendar… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 12 | ► | 101 |
| Active Installs | 30K+ | ◄ | 7.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 699K+ | ◄ | 403K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | ► | 100% |
| Last Updated | 5 months ago | ► | 2 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2016 | |
| Age | 9 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.0+ | 5.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.2.4 | 2.13.10 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Events Manager
Registrations for the Events Calendar…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WP Events Manager averaged approximately 173 daily downloads while Registrations for the Events Calendar… averaged 184.
Recent Reviews
WP Events Manager Reviews
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.
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
Great plugin.
Great plugin. This topic was modified 3 years, 11 months ago by cristianfrunza93.
Registrations for the Events Calendar… Reviews
Good plugin, fast, perfect and precise support!!
Good plugin, fast, perfect and precise support!!
Responsive Support & Great Plugin
As a web developer myself, I’ve had the best experience working with this plugin author! Craig was very helpful and responsive, usually taking no longer than a day to get back to me with not just a re
Outstandingly responsive support!
Great plugin and outstanding support – wish other developers would follow Craig’s example! Keep up the great work and many thanks for the prompt assistance diagnosing for us.
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