# Events Manager – Events / Locations Slider

> Events Manager has 90+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 75 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Events Manager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**Create a dynamic Slider (carousel or fade) for Events and Locations with the default Events Manager arguments, using a simple shortcode.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 90+
- **Total downloads:** 5,980
- **Downloads (30 days):** 75 (+21% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.8.7
- **Last updated:** Mar 10, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.9.18
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.3+, PHP 7.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Stonehenge Creations (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/duisterdenhaag/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/stonehenge-em-slider/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [carousel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/carousel/) | #75 | 320 |
| [Events Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/events-manager/) | #6 | 14 |
| [fade](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/fade/) | #5 | 11 |
| [Slide](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slide/) | #13 | 40 |
| [slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slider/) | >100 | 638 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| carousel | >100 | 1,828 |
| Events Manager | >100 | 1,896 |
| fade | >100 | 967 |
| Slide | >100 | 2,141 |
| slider | >100 | 3,756 |

## Version adoption

- 1.8: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcodes-ultimate/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (5,925) | Sep 25, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 2 | [Carousel, Slider, Photo Gallery with Lightbox, Video Slider, by WP Carousel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-carousel-free/) | 70K+ | 4.7/5 (434) | Sep 29, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [Carousel Slider Block for Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/carousel-block/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (58) | Jul 2, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [Carousel Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/carousel-slider/) | 30K+ | 4.3/5 (160) | Aug 21, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 5 | [Slider by Soliloquy – Responsive Image Slider for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/soliloquy-lite/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (1,026) | Aug 18, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 6 | [Ultimate Responsive Image Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-responsive-image-slider/) | 30K+ | 4.5/5 (248) | Aug 10, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 7 | [YITH WooCommerce Product Gallery & Image Zoom](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yith-woocommerce-zoom-magnifier/) | 10K+ | 3.6/5 (71) | Aug 20, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 8 | [Catch Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/catch-gallery/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (16) | May 21, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 9 | [Testimonial Carousel For Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/testimonials-carousel-elementor/) | 10K+ | 3/5 (2) | Aug 20, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 10 | [Logo Slider and Showcase](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-logo-showcase/) | 7K+ | 3.9/5 (17) | May 20, 2026 | 47/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Events Manager safe to use in 2026?
Events Manager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Events Manager?
Events Manager is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,980 times since it launched in January 2019. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Events Manager work with WordPress 7.1?
Events Manager is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.18, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Events Manager need?
Events Manager requires PHP 7.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Events Manager last updated?
The latest version, 1.8.7, was released on March 10, 2022 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Events Manager?
Events Manager is developed and maintained by Stonehenge Creations.

### What are the best alternatives to Events Manager?
The most popular alternatives to Events Manager are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+ installs), Carousel, Slider, Photo Gal… (70K+ installs) and Carousel Slider Block for G… (50K+ installs).


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