# Sympose

> Sympose has 50+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews and 190 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Sympose shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

**Sympose makes it easy for anyone to create a conference website. Install WordPress, install Sympose and kick start your conference.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 10,012
- **Downloads (30 days):** 190 (+13.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.5
- **Last updated:** Aug 6, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Marinus Klasen (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mklasen/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sympose/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Conference](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/conference/) | #8 | 21 |
| [schedule](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/schedule/) | #50 | 191 |
| [sessions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sessions/) | #5 | 20 |
| [speakers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speakers/) | #2 | 5 |
| [sponsors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sponsors/) | #3 | 9 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | >100 | 246 |
| schedule | >100 | 4,348 |
| sessions | >100 | 4,606 |
| speakers | #78 | 249 |
| sponsors | >100 | 308 |

## Version adoption

- 1.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Events Addon for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/events-addon-for-elementor/) | 7K+ | 3.2/5 (5) | Aug 28, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 2 | [FlexMeeting – Webinar & Meeting Plugin for Jitsi Meet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webinar-and-video-conference-with-jitsi-meet/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (38) | Sep 29, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [BuddyMeet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buddymeet/) | 600+ | 4.7/5 (14) | Jul 3, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 4 | [MeetingHub – Webinar & Meeting Plugin for Zoom, Google Meet, Webex, Microsoft Teams, & Jitsi Meet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meetinghub/) | 400+ | 4.8/5 (13) | Sep 9, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 5 | [Conference Scheduler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conference-scheduler/) | 200+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Jul 22, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 6 | [Eveeno](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/eveeno/) | 200+ | — | Jan 15, 2025 | 29/100 |
| 7 | [Hello I am here! Video conferences](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hello-i-am-here/) | 200+ | 4.7/5 (6) | Apr 6, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 9 | [ZooMeet – Zoom Meeting & Webinar Integration / Dedicated Zoom Video Conference Solution for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zoomeet/) | 20+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 29, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 10 | [SimplyConf](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simplyconf/) | 20+ | — | Oct 3, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 11 | [ConFab](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/confab/) | 10+ | — | Feb 8, 2026 | 42/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Sympose safe to use in 2026?
Sympose shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Sympose?
Sympose is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,012 times since it launched in December 2017. It was downloaded 190 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Sympose work with WordPress 7.1?
Sympose is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Sympose need?
Sympose requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Sympose last updated?
The latest version, 1.5, was released on August 6, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Sympose?
Sympose is developed and maintained by Marinus Klasen.

### What are the best alternatives to Sympose?
The most popular alternatives to Sympose are Events Addon for Elementor (7K+ installs), FlexMeeting (1K+ installs) and BuddyMeet (600+ installs).


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