# Better Bandsintown

> Better Bandsintown has 200+ active installs and 100 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 26/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Better Bandsintown shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

**Embed Tour Dates from Bandsintown.com without having to deal with CSS (or an ugly widget).**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 6,713
- **Downloads (30 days):** 100 (+66.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 26/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.4.2
- **Last updated:** Feb 21, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.1.42
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** mrpaplu (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mrpaplu/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/better-bandsintown/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [bands](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bands/) | #2 | 7 |
| [bandsintown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bandsintown/) | #2 | 2 |
| [in](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/in/) | #2 | 7 |
| [tour dates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tour-dates/) | #2 | 6 |
| [town](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/town/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| bands | >100 | 354 |
| bandsintown | #4 | 4 |
| in | >100 | 0 |
| tour dates | >100 | 287 |
| town | >100 | 150 |

## Version adoption

- 0.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Simple Popup Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-popup-plugin/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (12) | Oct 1, 2024 | 39/100 |
| 3 | [Musopress Discography](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/musopress-discography/) | 90+ | 4.6/5 (5) | Feb 12, 2012 | 35/100 |
| 4 | [tf Song List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tf-song-list/) | 20+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Jul 16, 2014 | 30/100 |
| 5 | [ArtistPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/artistpress/) | 10+ | 2/5 (1) | Aug 16, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 6 | [BLR Backline](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blr-backline/) | <10 | — | Aug 10, 2026 | 48/100 |
| 7 | [GigRoute Events](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gigroute-events/) | <10 | — | Oct 1, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Better Bandsintown free?
Yes. Better Bandsintown is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Better Bandsintown safe to use in 2026?
Better Bandsintown shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Better Bandsintown?
Better Bandsintown is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,713 times since it launched in February 2015. It was downloaded 100 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Better Bandsintown work with WordPress 7.1?
Better Bandsintown is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Better Bandsintown last updated?
The latest version, 0.4.2, was released on February 21, 2015 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Better Bandsintown?
Better Bandsintown is developed and maintained by mrpaplu.

### What are the best alternatives to Better Bandsintown?
The most popular alternatives to Better Bandsintown are Simple Popup Plugin (1K+ installs), Musopress Discography (90+ installs) and tf Song List (20+ installs).


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