Events Manager – Events / Locations Slider
Create a dynamic Slider (carousel or fade) for Events and Locations with the default Events Manager arguments, using a simple shortcode.
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.
- Small user base (90+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.9 (latest is 7.1)
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 Events Manager stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| carousel | >100 |
| Events Manager | >100 |
| fade | >100 |
| Slide | >100 |
| slider | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 from 4 reviews
About Events Manager
From the official readme · v1.8.7Description
Requires Events Manager (free plugin) to be installed & activated.
This add-on lets you create a slider (carousel or fade) for your upcoming Events Manager events and/or locations. It work just like as EM’s native [events_list], but will show the content in a slider instead of a list. You can use the exact same parameters as you are already used to in Events Manager.
[events_slider scope=”future” category=”3″]
It supports all native Events Manager features:
If it works in EM, it should work in this slider as well. 🙂
- Supports all native Events Manager search arguments
- Supports Event Placeholders and Location Placeholders
- Supports full HTML formatting
- MultiSite compatible: [events_slider blog=”all”]
The plugin core is based on bxSlider.
Support is technical.
I make it work, you make it pretty.
Localization
- US English (default)
- Dutch (included in the download)
The plugin is ready to be translated, all texts are defined in the POT file. Any contributions to localize this plugin are very welcome!
Feedback
I am open to your suggestions and feedback!
Please also check out my other plugins.
Installation
- Download the .zip file and upload it to wp-content/plugins.
- Active the plugin in the WordPress plugin page.
- In the EM Add-ons Menu a new sub item will be created: Sliders.
- Set your preferences.
- Add the shortcode [events_slider] to any page or post to display the slider.
Frequently asked questions
Are you part of the Events Manager team?
No, I am not associated with Events Manager or its developer, NetWebLogic, in any way.
Changelog
Yes/No toggles have been changed. Check your settings after updating.
1.8.7
- Updated bxSlider to version 4.2.14
- New Plugin Banner and Plugin Icon
- Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 5.9
- Confirmed compatibility with PHP 8.0.14
- Confirmed compatibility with Events Manager 5.12.1
1.8.5
- Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 5.6.1.
1.8.4
- Added missing folder to the WordPress repository. (Previous upload went wrong, apparently)
1.8.3
- Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 5.4.3.
1.8.1
- Bug fix in updater.
1.8.0
- Updated code to be in line with other Stonehenge Creations plugins.
- Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 5.4.1.
For developers
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Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
Events Manager: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
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 74 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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