Q Events light
Q Events is a new plugin to organize and publish all events on your website using WordPress.
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Q Events light shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.1 (latest is 7.1)
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Rankings
Where Q Events light stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| artist | >100 |
| booking | >100 |
| event management | >100 |
| events | >100 |
| planning | >100 |
About Q Events light
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
Q Events Plugin Light
Q Events is a new plugin to organize and publish all events on your website using WordPress.
Your events can be planned and managed easily in the backend. In the front end all published events will be shown in a clear structured way.
Quick Facts
The plugin has all you need to publish very simple events:
* event list in front end
* planend events
* published events
* archived events
* Event name / Location / Date / Ticket link / Ticket price
Overview Back End
On the back end a list of all published, planned and archived events is shown. Via one click a pop up will show up and a new event can be inserted. Same for updating an event.
The user can enter event name, subtitle, date, time, comment, location, city, picture via standard library, pre sales price and a ticket link.
Same for update.
For every event you can add a link to your partner, who is coordinating the professional ticketing.
The toggle “Status” steers if an event is active, planned or archived.
Overview Front End
On the front end the events will be listed via a container in a same structure.
On the left side the picture will be shown and on the right side the ticket price + ticket link.
Upgrade to pro
You want to organize even more complex events like saving all details of your agencies, locations, partners, artists, shows: Q Events Pro
This plugin is free software released under the terms of the GNU General Public License.
Shortcodes
Via the shortcode [q_events] the plugin can be inserted in an own chosen site.
Installation
The easiest way to start organizing and publishing your events is to login to your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New, search for “Q Events Light”, and click to install the plugin. You can also download the plugin zip file from this page and upload it from the Plugins > Add New > Upload page.
HOW TO: Add [q_events] on your preferred site. The active events will be shown on the site.
You can manage all events in the tab “Q Events” on your dashboard menu.
DOCUMENTATION: See Q Events Documentation.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change the layout of the front end?
Via CSS the layouts can be changed – be aware that an update might overwrite your changes.
Do I need to fill all details?
Only Event Name, date, location and city are required.
Which language is available?
The back end is available in English and German. In the front end only your content will be shown.
Changelog
Native language: English
1.0.1
- changes of language settings
- tested with 5.7
1.0
- first version with initial set up published
- Plugin Languages: German and English
Screenshots
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FAQ
Q Events light: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
Is Q Events light free?
Yes. Q Events light is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Q Events light safe to use in 2026?
Q Events light shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Q Events light?
Q Events light is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,014 times since it launched in December 2020. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.
Does Q Events light work with WordPress 7.1?
Q Events light is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.15, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Q Events light need?
Q Events light requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Q Events light last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on January 21, 2023 (4 years ago).
Who makes Q Events light?
Q Events light is developed and maintained by qanuk.io.
What are the best alternatives to Q Events light?
The most popular alternatives to Q Events light are Gigs Calendar (200+ installs), Beatport Discography shortc… (80+ installs) and Simple Discography (70+ installs).
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