# Meetup Widgets

> Meetup Widgets has 50+ active installs, a 2.3/5 rating from 3 reviews and 81 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Meetup Widgets shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 2.3/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**This plugin creates two widgets: one a list of events from a meetup group (by ID or URL name, for multiple groups use IDs); the other shows details about single event (by ID) with a link to RSVP – using OAuth if keys…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 11,036
- **Downloads (30 days):** 81 (-3.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 2.3/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.2.1
- **Last updated:** Jan 7, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Kelly Choyce-Dwan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ryelle/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/meetup-widgets/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [meetup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meetup/) | #4 | 14 |
| [meetup.com](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meetup-com/) | #1 | 4 |
| [Meetups](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meetups/) | #1 | 3 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,317 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| meetup | >100 | 122 |
| meetup.com | #9 | 16 |
| Meetups | >100 | 122 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Import Meetup Events – Meetup Sync & Event Aggregator for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/import-meetup-events/) | 300+ | 4.7/5 (19) | Aug 18, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 2 | [Easy Events Calendar : All-in-One Events Calendar with Social Event, Eventbrite, Meetup, Google & iCal Import Support](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/xylus-events-calendar/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 17, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 3 | [GatherPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gatherpress/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 17, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 5 | [R3DF Meetup Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/r3df-meetup-widget/) | 20+ | — | Sep 30, 2015 | 24/100 |
| 6 | [EventsFrame Connector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/eventsframe-connector/) | 10+ | — | Aug 10, 2020 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Event Importer for Meetup and The Events Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/event-importer-for-meetup-and-the-events-calendar/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 21, 2016 | 30/100 |
| 8 | [Meetup Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-meetup-login/) | 10+ | 1/5 (1) | Oct 23, 2017 | 18/100 |
| 9 | [BP Event Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bp-event-manager/) | 10+ | 1/5 (2) | Oct 13, 2019 | 18/100 |
| 10 | [WP-Meetup-Activity](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-meetup-activity/) | 10+ | 1/5 (1) | Nov 24, 2014 | 18/100 |
| 11 | [Meetup Winner!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meetup-winner/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 10, 2013 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Meetup Widgets safe to use in 2026?
Meetup Widgets shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 2.3/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Meetup Widgets?
Meetup Widgets is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,036 times since it launched in February 2012. It was downloaded 81 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Meetup Widgets work with WordPress 7.1?
Meetup Widgets is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Meetup Widgets last updated?
The latest version, 2.2.1, was released on January 7, 2016 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Meetup Widgets?
Meetup Widgets is developed and maintained by Kelly Choyce-Dwan.

### What are the best alternatives to Meetup Widgets?
The most popular alternatives to Meetup Widgets are Import Meetup Events (300+ installs), Easy Events Calendar (100+ installs) and GatherPress (100+ installs).


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