Import Meetup Events – Meetup Sync & Event Aggregator for WordPress
No auth, no API key, no Meetup Pro account needed. Import & sync Meetup events, or show them live with new Live Feed Widget - no import required.
Solid choice
Import Meetup Events is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 65/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (300+ active installs)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Import Meetup Events stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| event aggregator | #6 |
| event sync | #14 |
| events calendar | #74 |
| import | #63 |
| meetup | #2 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 from 19 reviews
About Import Meetup Events
From the official readme · v1.7.5Description
Import Meetup Events lets you easily bring events from Meetup.com into your WordPress website, no API key, no authentication, and no Meetup Pro account required.
Whether you run a community site, business portal, or local meetup directory, you can start importing events instantly with just a few clicks. Focus on showcasing your events, while this plugin handles all the syncing and display effortlessly.
🆕 NEW: Meetup Live Feed Widget — Pro Version
Display Meetup events live on your site, no permanent importing required! The new Meetup Live Feed Widget fetches events directly from Meetup.com and renders them instantly using a simple shortcode, events are cached for performance but never saved as WordPress posts. Choose from 7 layout styles (Card Grid, List, Masonry, Minimal Grid, Compact List, Timeline, Ticket), control columns, pagination (AJAX, Load More, Infinite Scroll), and configure cache duration, all without cluttering your WordPress content.
📄 Documentation | ⭐ Upgrade to Pro | 🛟 Get Support | 👁️ Try Admin Demo
Stop manually copying events from Meetup.com to your WordPress site. Import Meetup Events connects your Meetup groups directly to your WordPress event calendar, saving you hours every week and keeping your website always up to date.
Whether you run a local tech meetup, a nonprofit community calendar, or a multi-city event network, this plugin eliminates the double-posting problem. Import once, display everywhere.
Why 8,000+ WordPress Sites Trust Our Plugin
⏱ Save 2+ Hours Per Week
Stop the copy-paste routine. Import all your Meetup.com events with a single click, including titles, descriptions, dates, venues, and organizer details.
⚙️ Works With Your Existing Calendar
No migration required. Works as a standalone event system AND as a powerful add-on for your existing calendar plugins:
- GatherPress — Import and manage events seamlessly with GatherPress, including support for event details, venues, and RSVP functionality.
- Easy Events Calendar — Display imported Facebook, Eventbrite, Meetup, iCal & more events in a clean calendar view on your WordPress site.
- The Events Calendar — Supported up to the latest version 6.x. Imported events appear natively in TEC calendar views, categories, and search.
- Events Manager — Full integration with Events Manager plugin.
- All-in-One Event Calendar — Import and display events seamlessly.
- EventON — Sync Meetup events into EventON.
- Event Organiser — Compatible for imported event management.
- My Calendar — Display imported events using My Calendar plugin.
🧱 Built-in Event Management
Don’t use a calendar plugin? No problem. Import Meetup Events includes its own lightweight event management system with shortcodes and a Gutenberg block. See Admin Demo
🚀 WHAT YOU CAN DO
✔ Import events by Meetup Event ID
✔ Import events by Meetup Group URL — Pro Version
✔ Manually import events in one click
✔ Import past events (historical events) from Meetup groups Pro Version
✔ Schedule automatic imports — Pro Version
✔ Run background imports for large datasets — Pro Version
✔ Display events using shortcode, blocks, widgets, or page builders
🎯 FLEXIBLE DISPLAY OPTIONS
Display events anywhere on your website:
• 4 Modern Grid Layout Styles — Pro Version
• Shortcode support: [meetup_events]
• Filter events by Group ID — Pro Version
• Gutenberg block support — Pro Version
• Elementor widget — Pro Version
• WPBakery Page Builder element — Pro Version
• Classic WordPress widget
Example usage:
[meetup_events layout="style2"]
⚙ IMPORT FEATURES
• Manual one-click event import
• Import events by ID
• Import events by Group URL — Pro Version
• Import past events from Meetup groups Pro Version
• Assign categories during import
• Set event status (Publish, Draft, Pending)
• Import history logs
• Automatic scheduled imports — Pro Version
• Custom time intervals — Pro Version
• Advanced synchronization — Pro Version
💡 WHY CHOOSE IMPORT MEETUP EVENTS?
✔ Beginner friendly interface
✔ Developer friendly flexibility
✔ Lightweight & optimized
✔ Clean admin dashboard
✔ Multiple layout styles — Pro Version
✔ Page builder compatibility — Pro Version
✔ Works as standalone or add-on
Perfect for:
• Meetup organizers
• Community websites
• Event bloggers
• Business websites
• Directory portals
Importing from more than just Meetup? Check out our full event import suite:
- Easy Events Calendar — Display imported Facebook, Eventbrite, Meetup, iCal & more events in a clean calendar view on your WordPress site.
- WP Event Aggregator — Import from Facebook, Eventbrite, Meetup, iCal, CSV, XML and more into one calendar.
- Import Eventbrite Events — Dedicated Eventbrite-to-WordPress sync.
- Import Social Events — Facebook Events importer for WordPress.
Installation
Automatic Installation:
- Go to Plugins → Add New.
- Search for “Import Meetup Events”.
- Click Install Now.
- Activate the plugin.
Manual Installation:
- Download the plugin from WordPress.org.
- Upload it to
/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate from the Plugins menu.
After activation:
• Go to Meetup Import menu
• Enter your Meetup API key
• Start importing events
Frequently asked questions
Can I import events without a Meetup API key?
Yes! You can import Meetup events directly without needing an API key or any authorization. There’s no requirement for a Meetup Pro account, just choose your import method and start importing instantly.
Does this plugin work with my event calendar plugin?
Yes! Import Meetup Events supports popular event plugins including The Events Calendar, Events Manager, Event Organiser, EventON, My Calendar, or you can use the built-in event system.
Does this plugin work with The Events Calendar?
Yes! It integrates seamlessly with The Events Calendar (by StellarWP), including support for the latest version 6.x. Imported events appear natively in TEC calendar views, categories, and search.
Can I import events automatically on a schedule?
Automatic scheduled imports are available in the Pro version. You can configure hourly, twice-daily, daily, or weekly sync intervals. The free version supports one-click manual imports.
What happened to the old Meetup API key method?
Meetup.com deprecated their legacy API keys in 2019 and migrated to OAuth 2.0. This plugin fully supports the new OAuth 2.0 authorization flow. See our setup guide for step-by-step instructions.
Can I display imported events anywhere on my site?
Absolutely. You can use the shortcode [meetup_events], Gutenberg block, Elementor widget, WPBakery Page Builder element, or the classic WordPress widget to display events anywhere.
Can I filter events by Group ID or layout style?
Yes! You can filter imported events by Group ID using the shortcode and display them in 4 different grid styles for a clean, modern look (Pro version).
Does this plugin import event images, venues, and organizer details?
Yes. Each import pulls the event title, description, featured image, start/end dates, venue (with address), and organizer information directly from the Meetup.com API.
Will importing events create duplicate entries?
No. The plugin checks for existing events before importing. If an event has already been imported, it will be updated instead of duplicated. This is especially powerful with the Pro version’s scheduled sync.
Is this plugin compatible with WordPress multisite?
Yes. The plugin works on both single-site and multisite WordPress installations. The Pro version includes multisite-friendly licensing for agencies.
Changelog
1.7.5
- ADDED: New setting to configure the number of past events displayed.
- FIXED: Incorrect post ID issue for scheduled posts ( PRO ).
- IMPROVEMENTS: Support for WP 7.1.
1.7.4
- ADDED: Support for importing events into GatherPress.
- ADDED: Support for importing past events ( PRO ).
- FIXED: Resolved the height issue in Style 1 layout.
1.7.3
- FIXED: Invalid Post Type Error.
- FIXED: Events were hidden after the start time. Events now stay visible until the event actually ends.( PRO )
1.7.2
- ADDED: Meetup widget to display events directly on your site. ( PRO )
- ADDED: Import events into Easy Event Calendar plugin.
- ADDED: Sorting functionality for Event Name and Event Category columns.
- FIXED: Advanced Synchronization issue during event imports. ( PRO )
- IMPROVEMENTS: Full compatibility with PHP 8.5.
1.7.1
- IMPROVEMENTS: Support for WP 7.0
- IMPROVEMENTS: Enabled Gutenberg Block Editor support for Custom Post Types.
1.7.0
- ADDED: New Events Grid View (Style 3).
- ADDED: New Events Grid View (Style 4).
- ADDED: Background import process for scheduled imports (Pro version).
- ADDED: Shortcode option to display events by group ID.
- IMPROVEMENTS: Improved security validations and input sanitization.
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FAQ
Import Meetup Events: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
Is Import Meetup Events free?
Yes. Import Meetup Events is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Import Meetup Events safe to use in 2026?
Import Meetup Events is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 65/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Import Meetup Events?
Import Meetup Events is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 33,570 times since it launched in October 2016. It was downloaded 333 times in the last 30 days.
Does Import Meetup Events work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Import Meetup Events up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.0 or newer.
What PHP version does Import Meetup Events need?
Import Meetup Events requires PHP 5.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Import Meetup Events last updated?
The latest version, 1.7.5, was released on August 18, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes Import Meetup Events?
Import Meetup Events is developed and maintained by Xylus Themes.
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