Import Social Events
by Xylus Themes · Booking & Events
Also makes 12 other plugins · 100K+ installs across the portfolio →
Display Facebook events on your WordPress site with auto-updating feeds using Live Feed Builder or Events Importer. No API key needed.
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Health
A 91/100
no flags
Active installs
3K+
≈3.5K estimated
Momentum
+27%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “calendar”, “events” and “import” for “upcoming events”, “ical” and “virtual events”. “calendar” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “upcoming events” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “events” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #23. “ical” sits at #13 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “import” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #23. “virtual events” sits at #14 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
91 health vs 69 average across 1,839 Booking & Events plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.1%
of downloads still active
At least 3K of 261.3K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Booking & Events plugin keeps 0.8%, across 941 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
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
4.8★ over 116 reviews, smoothed to 4.59★
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.
40
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.0
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
21%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| facebook events | #2 | #1 | down 1 |
| import to facebook | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| facebook event your tag | #8 | #9 | down 1 |
| event espresso | #5 | #4 | 0 |
| event importer | #4 | #4 | up 1 |
| upcoming events | #9 | #6 | up 4 |
| facebook your tag | #21 | #22 | up 2 |
| import your tag | #23 | #17 | up 1 |
| events your tag | #23 | #17 | down 1 |
| ical | #13 | #10 | up 1 |
| virtual events | #14 | #11 | down 1 |
| meetup | #15 | #11 | 0 |
| eventbrite | #15 | #8 | down 1 |
| event import | #10 | #10 | 0 |
| ics | #16 | #7 | down 3 |
| icalendar | #16 | #7 | down 2 |
| manage events | #24 | #19 | down 1 |
| events manager | #24 | #14 | 0 |
| event timeline | #23 | #10 | up 1 |
| recurring events | #23 | #15 | 0 |
| calendar your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
115 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 81 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 1 of its tags isn't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “calendar”, “events” and “import” for “upcoming events”, “ical” and “virtual events”. “calendar” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “upcoming events” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “events” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #23. “ical” sits at #13 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “import” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #23. “virtual events” sits at #14 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 7.1K · 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
2d ago
latest release · v1.9.2 · 29 Oct 2026
61
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 “3K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 17 months ago; the previous band took 15 months to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 16 Aug 2018
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ nirrenisch8mo ago
Greatplugin and realy good support!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ leopeppe1.1y ago
They fixed the problem quickly – very professional and competent. TOP
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Massimo1.6y ago
Supporto rapido e molto efficace. Hanno individuato il problema anche se non riguardava direttamente il loro plugin, ma WordPress. Grazie.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ parikshit40241.6y ago
Great support and very usefull
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ kovacslace1.8y ago
While most of the events are synced automatically, it’s really good to have a manual override in WordPress
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ taiwanese20011.8y ago
the support via ticket/email isn’t as expedient as a live agent / phone call, but for the price, and the functionality, the plugin can’t really be beat. I had the import facebook event pro plugin and they walked me through how to activate and import the events properly as long as I provided enough screenshots and info in my messages.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ mattdiveedu2.5y ago
I needed help a couple of time with the plug in and they helped me quickly and perfectly.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ emanuelcelano2.6y ago
very nice solution with fantastic support thanks
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 1.8.9 ADDED: Optimized Image API Calls IMPROVEMENT: Added support for PHP 8.5 IMPROVEMENT: Added support for WordPress 7.0 IMPROVEMENT: Strengthened plugin security for safer usage IMPROVEMENT: Enabled Gutenberg Block Editor s 1.8.9
- — Version 1.8.8 ADDED: AJAX Pagination in shortcode ADDED: Support for Outlook Calendar event import using Outlook API. ( Pro ) ADDED: Facebook Event Categories import FIXED: Issue of images not importing in some cases. IMPROVEMENTS: Up 1.8.8
- — Version 1.8.7 ADDED: Integrated support for the EventPrime plugin. ADDED: Active/Pause button in schedule import. ( Pro ) IMPROVEMENTS: Improved event fetching using the Facebook Page API. 1.8.7
- — Version 1.8.6 IMPROVEMENTS: Improved security and compatibility with WordPress coding standards. 1.8.6
- — Version 1.8.5 FIXED: Issue with incorrect text domain usage IMPROVEMENT: Added compatibility support for WordPress 6.8 1.8.5
- — Version 1.8.4 FIXED: TEC Event Date time bug. 1.8.4
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceThe 1 disclosed vulnerability is patched in the current version (1.9.2). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Import Social Events <= 1.8.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2025-05-19 CVE-2025-48256 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.8.5 Patched in 1.8.6
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 8 languages, 0 at 90% or more
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
5 of 8 pass · checked 26 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Display Facebook events on your WordPress site with auto-updating feeds using Live Feed Builder or Events I..."
- ! Has a FAQ No FAQ section.
- ! FAQ asks real questions No FAQ to judge.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Elementor, Gutenberg, Block editor, Facebook and 1 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 6 headings and 7 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 5,521 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
- 2025-06-15 4K+ → 3K+ down after 442 days in tier
- 2024-03-30 5K+ → 4K+ down after 531 days in tier
- 2022-10-16 6K+ → 5K+ down after 440 days in tier
- 2021-08-02 7K+ → 6K+ down after 766 days in tier
- 2019-06-28 6K+ → 7K+ up after 201 days in tier
- 2018-12-09 5K+ → 6K+ up after 213 days in tier
- 2018-05-10 4K+ → 5K+ up after 60 days in tier
- 2018-03-11 3K+ → 4K+ up
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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Eventin – Events Calendar, Tickets, Registration, Booking & WooCommerce 10K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A -
The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block 10K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A
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