Meetup Widgets
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…
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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.
- Small user base (50+ active installs)
- Low rating so far — 2.3/5 from only 3 reviews
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.4 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Meetup Widgets stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| meetup | >100 |
| meetup.com | #9 |
| Meetups | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 2.3 from 3 reviews
About Meetup Widgets
From the official readme · v2.2.1Description
For use with a Meetup.com group.
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 are specified, otherwise just a link to the event on meetup.com. Does require at least an API key (which it asks for on the settings page).
Installation
- Extract
meetup-widgets.ziptomeetup-widgets& Upload that folder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Set up your API key (and optional OAuth key & secret) in your General Settings screen.
- Use your new widgets!
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FAQ
Meetup Widgets: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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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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