# PlanIt Event Manager – Responsive Event Calendar & Management Plugin

> PlanIt Event Manager has 50+ active installs and 444 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 59/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** PlanIt Event Manager works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

**Free WordPress event calendar with calendar views, event management, venues, and organizers. The perfect event calendar solution for any website.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 2,232
- **Downloads (30 days):** 444 (+28% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 59/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.17
- **Last updated:** Aug 13, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.2+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Randy Breland (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/brelandr/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/planit-event-manager/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [booking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/booking/) | >100 | 594 |
| [calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/calendar/) | >100 | 559 |
| [event calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/event-calendar/) | #36 | 73 |
| [event manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/event-manager/) | #11 | 26 |
| [events](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/events/) | >100 | 480 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| booking | >100 | 2,199 |
| calendar | >100 | 2,578 |
| event calendar | >100 | 1,403 |
| event manager | #98 | 2,012 |
| events | >100 | 9,117 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Booking for Appointments and Events Calendar – Amelia](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ameliabooking/) | 90K+ | 4.6/5 (790) | Sep 24, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Online Scheduling and Appointment Booking System – Bookly](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (584) | Oct 6, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 3 | [Simply Schedule Appointments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simply-schedule-appointments/) | 50K+ | 5/5 (155) | Sep 23, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 4 | [SimplyBook.me – Booking and reservations calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simplybook/) | 30K+ | 1/5 (1) | Sep 29, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 5 | [Fluent Booking – The Ultimate Appointments Scheduling, Events Booking, Events Calendar Solution](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fluent-booking/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (46) | Sep 24, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 6 | [Availability Datepicker – Booking Calendar for Contact Form 7 – Input WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/date-time-picker-field/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (42) | Feb 27, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 7 | [Easy Appointments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-appointments/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (131) | Oct 5, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 8 | [EMC – Embed Calendly Scheduling With Ease](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embed-calendly-scheduling/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (14) | Sep 23, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 9 | [Appointment Hour Booking – Booking Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/appointment-hour-booking/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (524) | Oct 6, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 10 | [Booking Package](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/booking-package/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (15) | Oct 5, 2026 | 70/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlanIt Event Manager free?
Yes. PlanIt Event Manager is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is PlanIt Event Manager safe to use in 2026?
PlanIt Event Manager works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use PlanIt Event Manager?
PlanIt Event Manager is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,232 times since it launched in January 2026. It was downloaded 444 times in the last 30 days.

### Does PlanIt Event Manager work with WordPress 7.1?
PlanIt Event Manager is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does PlanIt Event Manager need?
PlanIt Event Manager requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was PlanIt Event Manager last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.17, was released on August 13, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes PlanIt Event Manager?
PlanIt Event Manager is developed and maintained by Randy Breland.

### What are the best alternatives to PlanIt Event Manager?
The most popular alternatives to PlanIt Event Manager are Booking for Appointments an… (90K+ installs), Online Scheduling and Appoi… (60K+ installs) and Simply Schedule Appointments (50K+ installs).


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