Event Espresso – Event Registration & Ticketing Sales

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Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 75% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

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1. ★★★★★ studiosprout

   3mo ago

   I have been using Event Espresso as my event registration software for the last 15 years, and it has provided everything I need to manage the families who attend my art classes, camps, and workshops. The software offers a tremendous amount of flexibility when it comes to ticket management, registration forms, and roster creation. From sibling discounts to custom registration questions, it allows me to collect the information I need and tailor the registration process to fit my programs. I also love that families can add multiple events to their cart and complete everything in a single checkout. Over the years, this plugin has saved me a significant amount of money compared to other event management platforms. Just as importantly, Tony, Garth, and the Event Espresso team have provided outstanding support whenever I’ve needed help. Their customer service is responsive, knowledgeable, and truly excellent. I highly recommend Event Espresso to anyone looking for a flexible and reliable event registration solution.

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2. ★★★★★ maspweb

   4mo ago

   Event Expresso was a valued addition to our wordpress system. It worked flawlessly and immensely helped our organization efficiently manage scores of professional development sessions and our AGMs. The Attendee Mover add-in was crucial for the nature of our registrants.

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3. ★★★★★ yandapanda

   5mo ago

   Great product that helped our non-profit save money on ticketing. They listen to their customers and respond with new features. Very responsive support has helped me through many issues over the years. 24-48 hour response every time! Love Event Espresso!

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4. ★★★★★ BiancaFrank

   5mo ago

   Always appreciate working with them on behalf of my client. They have been great support on many many occasions. The new updated app also has went over smoothly without any issues. Thanks for your help!

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5. ★★★★★ mgerney

   6mo ago

   This is the best Event Management software and the support is fantastic. I highly recommend this plugin to manage your events. I had a very complicated Conference set up and the tech support to get it right was fantastic.

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6. ★★★★★ oratoriofrassati

   8mo ago

   I have tried several registration plugins for WordPress and this is the most comprehensive one on the market right now. In addition, the support is excellent — they respond quickly to emails and are very helpful. You have full control over the registration process and emails sent. Also, you can see all the tickets registered with just one email, which is not trivial. I recommend this plugin for event organisation, whether paid or free.

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7. ★★★★★ irakly

   12mo ago

   I’ve been using Event Espresso for at least ten years. It came a long way!

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8. ★★★★★ quiltingonthebeach

   1.3y ago

   I have had several opportunities to interact with the support staff at Event Espresso. They are consistently helpful, positive, and patient. Keep up the good work!

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5 disclosed vulnerabilities on record for this plugin, all fixed in the current version. Sites on older versions stay exposed until they update.

1. Medium · 6.5 Event Espresso 4 Decaf <= 5.0.37.decaf - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Settings Change ↗
   2026-01-15 CVE-2025-68007 Missing Authorization Affects <= 5.0.37.decaf Patched in 5.0.53.decaf
2. Medium · 4.3 Event Espresso 4 Decaf <= 5.0.28.decaf - Cross-Site Request Forgery ↗
   2024-12-30 CVE-2024-56251 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Affects <= 5.0.28.decaf Patched in 5.0.31.decaf
3. Medium · 4.3 Event Espresso 4 Decaf – Event Registration Event Ticketing <= 4.10.46.decaf- Authenticated (Subscriber+) Missing Authorization to Limited Plugin Settings Modification ↗
   2024-08-20 CVE-2024-6883 Missing Authorization Affects <= 4.10.46.decaf Patched in 5.0.22.decaf
4. Medium · 5.3 Event Espresso 4 Decaf <= 4.10.44.decaf - Feature Bypass ↗
   2023-03-05 CVE-2023-27437 Improper Validation of Integrity Check Value Affects <= 4.10.44.decaf Patched in 4.10.45.decaf
5. Medium · 4.3 Event Espresso 4 Decaf <= 4.10.11 - Cross-Site Request Forgery Bypass ↗
   2021-08-16 CVE-2021-4404 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Affects <= 4.10.11 Patched in 4.10.12

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2026-04-09 700+ → 600+ down after 1 days in tier
2. 2026-04-08 600+ → 700+ up after 19 days in tier
3. 2026-03-20 700+ → 600+ down after 8 days in tier
4. 2026-03-12 600+ → 700+ up after 5 days in tier
5. 2026-03-07 700+ → 600+ down after 7 days in tier
6. 2026-02-28 600+ → 700+ up after 7 days in tier
7. 2026-02-21 700+ → 600+ down after 159 days in tier
8. 2025-09-15 800+ → 700+ down after 1 days in tier

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• Event Tickets and Registration 90K+ installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags B
• Events Manager – Calendar, Bookings, Tickets, and more! 60K+ installs · 4.2★ · 3 shared tags B
• WP Event Manager – Events Calendar, Registrations, Sell Tickets with WooCommerce 20K+ installs · 4.0★ · 3 shared tags A
• Eventin – Event Calendar, Tickets, Registration, Booking & WooCommerce 10K+ installs · 4.6★ · 3 shared tags A
• Ticket Tailor — Event Ticketing & Registration 4K+ installs · 4.2★ · 3 shared tags B
• Events Calendar by FooEvents 4K+ installs · 3.8★ · 3 shared tags B

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