Events Made Easy
by Franky · Booking & Events
Manage and display (recurring) events, memberships, locations and maps, volunteers, widgets, RSVP, ICAL and RSS feeds, payment gateways. SEO ready.
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Health
A 93/100
no flags
Active installs
1K+
≈1.8K estimated
Momentum
+94%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “bookings”, “maps” and “memberships” for “recurring events”, “volunteers” and “volunteer”. “bookings” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “recurring events” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “maps” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “volunteers” sits at #8 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “memberships” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “volunteer” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
93 health vs 69 average across 1,838 Booking & Events plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →0.1%
of downloads still active
At least 1K of 1M 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 58 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
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 2 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.6★ over 111 reviews, smoothed to 4.44★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
5 of 5 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
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.
43
Momentum
Holding steady
-0.1
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
31%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+0.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| recurring events | #6 | #6 | up 1 |
| volunteers | #8 | #7 | down 1 |
| events your tag | #10 | #11 | up 1 |
| rsvp | #8 | #6 | up 1 |
| ical | #11 | #7 | up 1 |
| easy events | #5 | #4 | 0 |
| volunteer | #9 | #9 | up 1 |
| rsvp events | #6 | #5 | 0 |
| manage events | #14 | #11 | 0 |
| holidays | #18 | #14 | up 5 |
| event listing | #18 | #17 | down 1 |
| holiday | #20 | #12 | up 2 |
| custom events | #13 | #11 | up 1 |
| event list | #22 | #17 | down 3 |
| event tracking | #23 | #16 | up 1 |
| event | #24 | #19 | down 3 |
| openstreetmap | #23 | #14 | up 1 |
| wordpress events | #15 | #14 | — |
| easy seo | #18 | #17 | 0 |
| wp events | #19 | #19 | 0 |
| bookings your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| maps your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| memberships your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| payment gateways your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
202 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 181 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 4 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “bookings”, “maps” and “memberships” for “recurring events”, “volunteers” and “volunteer”. “bookings” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “recurring events” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “maps” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “volunteers” sits at #8 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “memberships” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “volunteer” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 17K · 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.
58
releases in the last 12 months
2d ago
latest release · v3.3.3 · 30 Oct 2026
58
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. 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 “1K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 7 months ago and the previous band took 3.3 years to cross, so the real count is still just under 2K.
Install history since 27 May 2015
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ deahlstedt4.1y ago
It’s quite refreshing to find a plugin that works as advertised. Especially with a block template and FSE. While I just needed a simple event calendar / list plugin, this meets all my ‘drag and drop” requirements while providing the ability to go above and beyond if you wish. Just remember to donate to the developer of an extremely well architected and developed plugin. Oh, and did I say it works? 😎
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ mwybo4.5y ago
– It’s free – it have a lot of functionnality – You can customize it – great support
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ nerd4life4.7y ago
I can’t believe the scope of this product! There are so many features that are available. You can have a fully functioning events page with ticketing, payments, RSVP, Calendar… the whole shebang. And all for free! I did however choose to support these awesome developers and their products by donating. I hope they keep up the good work and continue to release updates. Thank you so much!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ ea4dqx4.9y ago
It’s a great plugin.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ nyks-barton5.0y ago
It a really powerful plugin to manage events, including booking an (optional) payments. Alot settings, to customize it, to fit your own needs. And its not an crippled lite-version; it is a great free plugin 🙂 The support in the forum was quick and friendly 🙂
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ cyprienluyet5.0y ago
very good plugin really free. Needs time to understand how it works and to configure it but then works very well. I recommend it especially for clubs that want to have a functional registration system without spending too much.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ chrzimmer5.2y ago
Excellent Event Plugin and great support. Thanks to Franky for doing so well …
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ johnzeiger5.2y ago
Besides EME being an indispensable plugin, the support is beyond impressive
Read on wp.org ↗
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 14 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (3.3.3). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Events Made Easy <= 3.3.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'width' Shortcode Attribute ↗2026-10-29 CVE-2026-118634 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.3.1 Patched in 3.3.2
- Patched Medium · 5.4 Events Made Easy <= 3.2.22 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'event[location_name]' Parameter ↗2026-10-15 CVE-2026-107649 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.2.22 Patched in 3.2.23
- 2026-08-20 CVE-2026-28162 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.2.5 Patched in 3.2.6
- Patched High · 7.5 Events Made Easy <= 3.2.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Local File Inclusion via 'wp_page_template' Event Property ↗2026-08-19 CVE-2026-75963 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program Affects <= 3.2.5 Patched in 3.2.6
- Patched Medium · 5.3 Events Made Easy <= 3.1.3 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Unauthenticated Person Data Modification ↗2026-07-13 CVE-2026-14843 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 3.1.3 Patched in 3.1.4
- 2026-07-07 CVE-2026-14842 Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity Affects <= 3.1.1 Patched in 3.1.2
- Patched High · 8.8 Events Made Easy <= 2.3.17 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) SQL Injection via 'search_name' ↗2023-03-20 CVE-2023-28660 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 2.3.17 Patched in 2.3.18
- 2022-05-27 CVE-2022-1905 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 2.2.80 Patched in 2.2.81
- 2021-12-06 CVE-2021-25030 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 2.2.35 Patched in 2.2.36
- 2021-10-04 CVE-2021-24813 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 2.2.24 Patched in 2.2.24
- 2016-08-04 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.6.20 Patched in 1.6.21
- Patched High · 8.8 Events Made Easy < 1.5.50 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2015-10-15 Cross-Site Request Forgery Affects < 1.5.50 Patched in 1.5.50
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
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 36 languages, 5 at 90% or more
Plus 12 more locales with partial translations.
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
4 of 8 pass · checked 27 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Manage and display (recurring) events, memberships, locations and maps, volunteers, widgets, RSVP, ICAL and..."
- ! Has a FAQ No FAQ section.
- ! FAQ asks real questions No FAQ to judge.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("for events"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Stripe, PayPal, Polylang.
- ! Headings and lists 0 headings and 0 lists; assistants quote headed sections and bullet lists, not paragraphs.
- ✓ Enough to quote 3,183 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
- 2026-04-03 5K+ → 1K+ down after 1203 days in tier
- 2022-12-17 6K+ → 5K+ down after 366 days in tier
- 2021-12-16 7K+ → 6K+ down after 524 days in tier
- 2020-07-10 8K+ → 7K+ down after 212 days in tier
- 2019-12-11 9K+ → 8K+ down after 468 days in tier
- 2018-08-30 10K+ → 9K+ down
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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Events Manager – Calendar, Bookings, Tickets, Appointments and more! 60K+ installs · 4.2★ · 2 shared tags B -
WP Events Manager 30K+ installs · 3.3★ · 2 shared tags B -
WP Events Manager WooCommerce 1K+ installs · 3.9★ · 2 shared tags B -
The Events Calendar 600K+ installs · 4.2★ · 1 shared tag A -
Members – Membership & User Role Editor Plugin 300K+ installs · 4.8★ · 1 shared tag A -
WP Go Maps – Google Map, OpenStreetMap, Leaflet Map 300K+ installs · 4.8★ · 1 shared tag A
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