# Event-O-Matic

> Event-O-Matic has 10+ active installs, a 3.5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 100 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 26/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Event-O-Matic shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

**Manage submissions to build a community-driven event listing. Allow users to submit events that you can easily review and moderate.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 21,552
- **Downloads (30 days):** 100 (+16.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 26/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 6.0.1
- **Last updated:** Mar 2, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Matthew (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mjgarvi/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/event-o-matic/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Event](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/event/) | #82 | 155 |
| [events](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/events/) | >100 | 473 |
| [location](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/location/) | #40 | 93 |
| [places](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/places/) | #7 | 9 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,310 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Event | >100 | 8,902 |
| events | >100 | 8,901 |
| location | >100 | 7,205 |
| places | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 6.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [The Events Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/the-events-calendar/) | 600K+ | 4.2/5 (2,458) | Sep 30, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [Timetable and Event Schedule by MotoPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mp-timetable/) | 30K+ | 4.3/5 (69) | Aug 28, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 3 | [WP Events Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-events-manager/) | 30K+ | 2.7/5 (13) | Aug 22, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 4 | [WP Event Manager – Events Calendar, Registrations, Sell Tickets with WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-event-manager/) | 20K+ | 4/5 (249) | Jul 22, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 5 | [Event Organiser](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/event-organiser/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (140) | Jun 28, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 6 | [The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/the-events-calendar-shortcode/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (101) | Aug 18, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 7 | [Events Shortcodes For The Events Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/template-events-calendar/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (214) | Sep 16, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 8 | [SportsPress – Sports Club & League Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sportspress/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (369) | Jul 12, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 9 | [VS Event List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/very-simple-event-list/) | 8K+ | 4.9/5 (82) | Aug 19, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 10 | [EventPrime – Events Calendar, Bookings, Tickets & AI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/eventprime-event-calendar-management/) | 7K+ | 4.5/5 (84) | Oct 6, 2026 | 87/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Event-O-Matic free?
Yes. Event-O-Matic is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Event-O-Matic safe to use in 2026?
Event-O-Matic shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Event-O-Matic?
Event-O-Matic is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 21,552 times since it launched in January 2011. It was downloaded 100 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Event-O-Matic work with WordPress 7.1?
Event-O-Matic is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Event-O-Matic last updated?
The latest version, 6.0.1, was released on March 2, 2018 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Event-O-Matic?
Event-O-Matic is developed and maintained by Matthew.

### What are the best alternatives to Event-O-Matic?
The most popular alternatives to Event-O-Matic are The Events Calendar (600K+ installs), Timetable and Event Schedul… (30K+ installs) and WP Events Manager (30K+ installs).


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