Quick Event Manager
Simple event manager. No messing about, just add events and a shortcode and the plugin does the rest for you.
Safe pick
Yes — Quick Event Manager is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 87/100 on our health check.
- Loved by users — 4.9/5 from 67 reviews
- Actively developed — last update 3 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Momentum — downloads up 354.3% vs the previous 30 days
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Quick Event Manager stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| calendar | >100 |
| event booking | #24 |
| event calendar | #45 |
| event manager | #12 |
| events | #83 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 from 67 reviews
About Quick Event Manager
From the official readme · v9.18Description
A lightweight event manager for WordPress. Add events from your dashboard and display them however you want — calendar, list, or shortcode. No fuss. Just works.
The settings panel lets you decide how your events should look and behave.
Features
- Event posts added directly from your dashboard
- Multiple layout and styling options
- Display as list or calendar
- Built-in registration form
- Payment support via IPN
- Download attendee reports to CSV or email
- One-click add to calendar
- Google Maps support for locations
- Widgets and shortcodes to embed events anywhere
Developers plugin page
Pro Version
The Pro upgrade unlocks a truckload of extras:
* Stripe payment integration
* Mailchimp sync
* Event imports (CSV)
* Advanced reporting
* Guest events — let visitors submit their own
* Sliding scale pricing via donation fields
* Discount codes (global or per-event)
* Link to third-party platforms (Eventbrite, Ticket Tailor, Zoom, Facebook Events, etc.)
* Merge with Eventbrite feeds via Display Eventbrite Events Plugin
* Control when registration opens and closes
* Set end dates and visibility rules
* Priority support
Support
Using the free version?
Post your issue on the support tab . We read every message and improve regularly.
Using the Pro version?
Due to policy, we can’t offer direct forum support for paid versions. Get help on our site.
= What people are saying=
“Easy to install and configure. Works as expected.”
– Every person who hates bloated event plugins“I moved to this after two other event plugins failed. Setup took 5 minutes. No regrets.”
– Smart move, random stranger“Had an issue, sent a message, got a fix in less than 24 hours. That’s service.”
– Not making this up, either
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Installation
- Login to your WordPress dashboard.
- Go to ‘Plugins’, ‘Add New’ then search for ‘quick event manager’.
- Select the plugin then ‘Install Now’.
- Activate the plugin.
- Go to the plugin ‘Settings’ page to change how the events display.
- Go to your permalinks page and re-save to activate the custom posts.
- Add new events using the event editor on your dashboard
- To use the form in your posts and pages add the shortcode
[qem].
Frequently asked questions
How do I add a new event?
In the main dashboard, click on ‘event’ then ‘add new’.
What’s the shortcode?
[qem] If you just want a calendar use the shortcode [qemcalendar]
How do I change the colours and things?
Use the plugin settings page. You can’t style individual events, they all look the same. But you can change lots of colours on the calendar
Can I add more fields?
No.
Why not?
Well OK yes you can add more fields if you want but you are going to have to fiddle about with the php file which needs a bit of care and attention. Everything you need to know is in the wordpress codex.
How can I report security bugs?
You can report security bugs through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team help validate, triage and handle any security vulnerabilities. Report a security vulnerability.
Changelog
9.18 – 08 Sept 2026
- Support for WordPress 7.1
9.17 – 28 Oct 2025
- Support for WordPress 6.8.3
9.14.1
- Improve image upload to guest events and fix some minor bugs in it ( Pro only )
9.14
- Add class to active categories buttons
9.13
- Enable optin in custom forms
9.12.2
- Improve guest registration form ( Pro only )
- Update libraries
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
Quick Event Manager: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Quick Event Manager free?
Yes. Quick Event Manager is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. The developer also sells premium add-ons or a Pro version with extra features.
Is Quick Event Manager safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Quick Event Manager is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 87/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Quick Event Manager?
Quick Event Manager is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 279,634 times since it launched in October 2012. It was downloaded 2,099 times in the last 30 days.
Does Quick Event Manager work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Quick Event Manager up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.6 or newer.
What PHP version does Quick Event Manager need?
Quick 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 Quick Event Manager last updated?
The latest version, 9.18, was released on September 8, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Who makes Quick Event Manager?
Quick Event Manager is developed and maintained by brightvesseldev.
What are the best alternatives to Quick Event Manager?
The most popular alternatives to Quick Event Manager are The Events Calendar (600K+ installs), Events Manager (60K+ installs) and Timetable and Event Schedul… (30K+ installs).
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