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Best WordPress Plugins for Events

15 plugins compared · Updated August 2026 · Events

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Choosing a WordPress plugin for events comes down to a few things: whether it is still actively maintained, whether real users rate it well, and whether it does the specific job you need without dragging the rest of the site down.

We ranked 15 plugins using our WPScore, which weighs the user rating (adjusted for how many people actually rated it), how many sites run it, how recently it was updated, and which WordPress version it is tested against. 15 of them have enough public data to be scored; the rest are listed below the ranked block, clearly marked, rather than being given a number we cannot justify.

How this list is funded. Some links here earn us a commission if you buy. It costs you nothing extra, and it does not move anything up the list — the order comes from the WPScore, which is calculated from public ratings, install counts and update history. See the method.

At a glance

  1. 1. WP Activity Log Best overall 92/100
  2. 2. The Events Calendar 88/100
  3. 3. WP Crontrol 88/100
  4. 4. Timeline Widget For Elementor 88/100
  5. 5. Booking for Appointments and Events Calendar 87/100
  6. 6. Eventin 87/100
  7. 7. Cool Timeline 86/100
  8. 8. Events Shortcodes For The Events Calendar 86/100
  9. 9. VS Event List 86/100
  10. 10. Registrations for the Events Calendar 86/100
  11. 11. Fluent Booking 85/100
  12. 12. Event Organiser 85/100
  13. 13. My Calendar 85/100
  14. 14. The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block 85/100
  15. 15. ICS Calendar 85/100
1 WP Activity Log
Best overall Free by Melapress

WP Activity Log

The #1 user-rated activity log plugin for event logging, activity monitoring and change tracking.

4.7★
from 488 ratings
300k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
92

WPScore

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2 The Events Calendar
Free by Nexcess

The Events Calendar

The Events Calendar: #1 calendar plugin for WordPress. Create/manage events (virtual too!) on your site with the free plugin.

4.2★
from 2,452 ratings
600k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
88

WPScore

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3 WP Crontrol
Free by John Blackbourn

WP Crontrol

Take control of the cron events on your WordPress website or WooCommerce store with WP Crontrol.

4.5★
from 165 ratings
300k+
active installs
Updated
Jul 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
88

WPScore

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4 Timeline Widget For Elementor
Free by CoolHappy

Timeline Widget For Elementor

Highlight your company’s history, milestones, and key events directly inside Elementor using stunning vertical and horizontal timelines.

4.8★
from 246 ratings
70k+
active installs
Updated
Jul 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
88

WPScore

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6 Eventin
Free by Arraytics

Eventin

Event calendar plugin for event registration, event tickets, bookings, RSVP, recurring and virtual events with WooCommerce and Zoom (AI-powered).

4.7★
from 397 ratings
10k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
87

WPScore

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7 Cool Timeline
Free by CoolHappy

Cool Timeline

Showcase your story or company history, events, and roadmap in an interactive timeline using the powerful Cool Timeline plugin.

4.7★
from 328 ratings
20k+
active installs
Updated
Jul 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
86

WPScore

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11 Fluent Booking
Free by WPManageNinja

Fluent Booking

The ultimate solution for booking appointments, meetings, webinars, events, sales calls, and more.

4.7★
from 43 ratings
20k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
85

WPScore

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12 Event Organiser
Free by Stephen Harris

Event Organiser

Create and maintain events, including complex reoccurring patterns, venue management (with Google Maps or OpenStreetMap), calendars and customisable e …

4.6★
from 139 ratings
20k+
active installs
Updated
Jun 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.0
85

WPScore

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13 My Calendar
Free by Joe Dolson

My Calendar

Accessible WordPress event calendar plugin. Manage single or recurring events, event venues, and display your calendar anywhere on your site.

4.7★
from 159 ratings
20k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
85

WPScore

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15 ICS Calendar
Free by Room 34 Creative Services, LLC

ICS Calendar

Add the calendar you already use to any WordPress site! Google Calendar, Microsoft 365, iCloud and more… no API keys or complicated setup required.

4.9★
from 72 ratings
10k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
85

WPScore

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