Workshop Butler
Integrate your website and Workshop Butler workshop management platform. Promote workshops and trainers, accept registrations.
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Workshop Butler shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.6 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Workshop Butler stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| event management | >100 |
| event schedule | >100 |
| online registrations | >100 |
| training management | >100 |
| workshop crm | #8 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Workshop Butler
From the official readme · v3.2.3Description
This plugin integrates your website with Workshop Butler workshop management platform. It helps you to promote trainings
and other events, accept registrations online, and give visitors detailed information about your trainers and workshops.
It comes with five default themes, and many options to customise it for your needs.
When you add a new event or trainer to Workshop Butler, they automatically appear on your website, making the process
of workshop and license management fast and easy.
Languages
The public pages are available in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Dutch and Norwegian.
The administration panel is available only in English.
Installation
- Open your WordPress dashboard
- Go to Plugins -> Add New
- Search for Workshop Butler and select Workshop Butler
- Click Activate
After the activation, go to Settings -> Workshop Butler, enter your API key and click Save.
Then you can open yourwebsite.com/schedule to see the list of events.
During the activation, the plugin adds five pages:
- Schedule (/schedule) contains the event schedule
- Event (/schedule/event) hosts the detailed information of each event
- Trainer List (/trainer-list, containing the list of all trainers
- Trainer (/trainer-list/profile) for the trainer profiles
- Registration (/registration) for the event registration
You can change them later.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the plugin without having a Workshop Butler account?
No. However, you can easily register for a free trainer account
Can I use my own theme?
Yes. Workshop Butler plugin for WordPress comes with a number of options for customization.
What to do if I found a bug?
Please, open an issue here
What to do if I have a question?
Please, open an issue here
Changelog
3.2.3
- Update compatibility up to WP 6.6
3.2.2
- Update compatibility up to WP 6.4
3.2.1
- Fix a wording issue on the event page for multiple languages
3.2
- Update compatibility up to WP 6.2
- Add Google Analytics 4 support
- Do not load the GA analytics script any further; it should be loaded externally.
3.1.9
- Fix compatibility issue with ReduxFramework
3.1.8
- Update compatibility up to WP 6.1
- Fix compatibility with different versions of ReduxFramework
Screenshots
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FAQ
Workshop Butler: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is Workshop Butler free?
Yes. Workshop Butler is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Workshop Butler safe to use in 2026?
Workshop Butler shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Workshop Butler?
Workshop Butler is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,406 times since it launched in October 2016. It was downloaded 84 times in the last 30 days.
Does Workshop Butler work with WordPress 7.1?
Workshop Butler 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 Workshop Butler need?
Workshop Butler requires PHP 7.2.5 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Workshop Butler last updated?
The latest version, 3.2.3, was released on June 9, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Workshop Butler?
Workshop Butler is developed and maintained by Workshop Butler Team.
What are the best alternatives to Workshop Butler?
The most popular alternatives to Workshop Butler are WP Events Manager (30K+ installs), Sugar Calendar (10K+ installs) and Registrations for the Event… (7K+ installs).
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