Event Espresso – Event Registration & Ticketing Sales
by Event Espresso · Booking & Events
Also makes 3 other plugins · 600+ installs across the portfolio →
The best events plugin with event registration, free and paid ticket sales, event registration forms, PayPal payments, automatic emails, and more!
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Health
A 87/100
no flags
Active installs
500+
≈590 estimated
Momentum
+8%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “calendar”, “events” and “tickets” for “event ticketing”, “ticketing” and “event log”. “calendar” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “event ticketing” sits at #11 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “events” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “ticketing” sits at #12 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “tickets” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “event log” sits at #13 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
87 health vs 69 average across 1,838 Booking & Events plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →0.2%
of downloads still active
At least 500 of 233K lifetime downloads are still running, below its category: the median Booking & Events plugin keeps 0.8%, across 940 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Booking & Events plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 6 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
- Version
- 5.0.59.decaf
- Last updated
- 2mo ago
- Added
- 2014-09-15 · 12 yrs old
- Requires WP
- 4.5
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 51 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.4★ over 136 reviews, smoothed to 4.32★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
34
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.4
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
9%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.3
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| event espresso | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| espresso | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| event registration your tag | #11 | #15 | 0 |
| ticketing | #12 | #13 | down 4 |
| ticket sales your tag | #14 | #13 | 0 |
| event ticketing | #11 | #11 | up 1 |
| event log | #13 | #16 | 0 |
| ticketing online | #9 | #10 | 0 |
| attendee management | #18 | #13 | down 1 |
| event list | #20 | #20 | up 2 |
| event management | #22 | #20 | 0 |
| event tickets | #23 | #17 | down 1 |
| event widget | #24 | #19 | down 1 |
| event registration system | #15 | #21 | 0 |
| ticketing wordpress | #15 | #13 | 0 |
| wordpress ticketing | #17 | #13 | 0 |
| sell event tickets | #20 | #15 | 0 |
| event plugin | #22 | #23 | down 1 |
| wordpress best event plugin | #24 | #24 | 0 |
| event ticket | #23 | #18 | up 1 |
| calendar your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| events your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| tickets your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
75 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 55 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 3 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “calendar”, “events” and “tickets” for “event ticketing”, “ticketing” and “event log”. “calendar” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “event ticketing” sits at #11 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “events” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “ticketing” sits at #12 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “tickets” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “event log” sits at #13 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “event registration”. #11 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
- One page off on “ticket sales”. #14 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 30 Oct 2022 · 1,463 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 3.8K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
6
releases in the last 12 months
2mo ago
latest release · v5.0.59.decaf · 11 Sep 2026
39
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare 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.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “500+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 19 days ago and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just under 600.
Install history since 4 Apr 2015
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ studiosprout5mo 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.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ maspweb7mo 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.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ yandapanda7mo 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!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ BiancaFrank7mo 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!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ mgerney8mo 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.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ oratoriofrassati11mo 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.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ irakly1.2y ago
I’ve been using Event Espresso for at least ten years. It came a long way!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ quiltingonthebeach1.5y 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!
Read on wp.org ↗
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 5 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (5.0.59.decaf). Sites still on an older version should update.
- 2024-12-30 CVE-2024-56251 Cross-Site Request Forgery Affects <= 5.0.28.decaf Patched in 5.0.31.decaf
- 2023-03-05 CVE-2023-27437 Improper Validation of Integrity Check Value Affects <= 4.10.44.decaf Patched in 4.10.45.decaf
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
6 of 8 pass · checked 29 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ! Says what it does Short description names no action; say what the plugin does for the site.
- ✓ Has a FAQ 9 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 9 of 9 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("designed for"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Gutenberg, Mailchimp, Stripe and 2 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 112 headings and 73 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 15,128 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-10-13 600+ → 500+ down after 187 days in tier
- 2026-04-09 700+ → 600+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2026-04-08 600+ → 700+ up after 19 days in tier
- 2026-03-20 700+ → 600+ down after 8 days in tier
- 2026-03-12 600+ → 700+ up after 5 days in tier
- 2026-03-07 700+ → 600+ down after 7 days in tier
- 2026-02-28 600+ → 700+ up after 7 days in tier
- 2026-02-21 700+ → 600+ down after 159 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).
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Event Tickets and Registration 90K+ installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags B -
Events Manager – Calendar, Bookings, Tickets, Appointments 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 B -
Eventin – Events 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 A -
Events Calendar by FooEvents 4K+ installs · 3.8★ · 3 shared tags B
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