# R3DF Meetup Widget

> R3DF Meetup Widget has 20+ active installs and 55 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** R3DF Meetup Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**A simple widget for displaying a link to a meetup.com group.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 5,004
- **Downloads (30 days):** 55 (+52.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.12
- **Last updated:** Sep 30, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.3.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Rick Radko (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/r3df/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/r3df-meetup-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [meetup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meetup/) | #5 | 14 |
| [meetup widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meetup-widget/) | #1 | 1 |
| [meetup.com](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meetup-com/) | #2 | 4 |
| [Meetups](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meetups/) | #2 | 3 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,319 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| meetup | >100 | 122 |
| meetup widget | #73 | 81 |
| meetup.com | #11 | 16 |
| Meetups | >100 | 122 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 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 |
| 4 | [Meetup Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meetup-widgets/) | 50+ | 2.3/5 (3) | Jan 7, 2016 | 24/100 |
| 6 | [EventsFrame Connector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/eventsframe-connector/) | 10+ | — | Aug 10, 2020 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Meetup Winner!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meetup-winner/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 10, 2013 | 30/100 |
| 8 | [Meetup Events Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meetup-events-widget/) | 10+ | — | Sep 26, 2017 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [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 |
| 10 | [Meetup Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-meetup-login/) | 10+ | 1/5 (1) | Oct 23, 2017 | 18/100 |
| 11 | [BP Event Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bp-event-manager/) | 10+ | 1/5 (2) | Oct 13, 2019 | 18/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is R3DF Meetup Widget free?
Yes. R3DF Meetup Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is R3DF Meetup Widget safe to use in 2026?
R3DF Meetup Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use R3DF Meetup Widget?
R3DF Meetup Widget is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,004 times since it launched in September 2012. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.

### Does R3DF Meetup Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
R3DF Meetup Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was R3DF Meetup Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.12, was released on September 30, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes R3DF Meetup Widget?
R3DF Meetup Widget is developed and maintained by Rick Radko.

### What are the best alternatives to R3DF Meetup Widget?
The most popular alternatives to R3DF Meetup Widget are Import Meetup Events (300+ installs), Easy Events Calendar (100+ installs) and GatherPress (100+ installs).


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