WP Event Manager

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

WP Event Manager provides an all-in-one WordPress event management and ticketing solution with a free core plugin and premium add-ons to manage listings, registrations, and ticketing.

Target Customer

{"Event professionals","Developers & Agencies","Small businesses","Nonprofit organizations","Educational institutions / Schools","Community organizations"}

Key Differentiator

{"Free core plugin with optional premium add-ons","100% of ticket revenue for organizers (commission-free ticketing)","White-label branding (no 'Powered By' branding)","100+ integrations (CRM, payment gateways, marketing tools)","Multi-Vendor Marketplace to allow others to post and sell events","Hybrid/Virtual event support (Zoom integration) and physical venue support","AI matchmaking and pre-scheduled meetings for networking","OpenStreetMap integration and a mobile app","Drag-and-drop event creation with templates and 1-click duplication"}

Implementation Timeline

{"“Create events in minutes” (easy front-end/back-end setup)","Basic event creation and listing can be done quickly; deeper workflows via premium add-ons may take longer depending on configuration"}

Pain Points

1Managing event listings, registrations, and ticket sales in a single platform
2Coordinating hybrid/virtual and in-person events with seamless attendee management
3Branding control, monetization, and integration with existing tools (CRM, marketing, payments) at scale

Key Features

1Drag-and-drop event creation with pre-made templates and 1-click duplication for recurring events
2Sell tickets via WooCommerce, PayPal, or Stripe; QR code tickets; attendee check-in
3Hybrid/Virtual event management with Zoom links and physical venues in the same event
4100+ integrations including WooCommerce, Elementor, BuddyPress, Mailchimp; Google Analytics; OpenStreetMap
5Premium add-ons: Zoom integration, seating charts, AI matchmaking, coupons, etc.
6Multi-Vendor Marketplace to allow external organizers to post/sell tickets
7Mobile App for event management on the go
8White-label branding (no plugin branding)
9Marketing automation and CRM integrations (HubSpot, Mailchimp, etc.)
10Custom digital badges for attendee networking

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Founder
2CEO
3WordPress Expert & Owner
4Entrepreneur / Internet Marketer
5Digital Marketing Specialist
6Chief Marketing Officer
7Blogger
8Author
9Speaker
10Digital Marketer

Client Results

130,000+ organizers using WP Event Manager; 30k+ happy customers
2830,054+ plugin downloads
3Powered over one billion events
499% customer satisfaction
5Virtual event engagement boosted (example: 3.2x in virtual/hybrid scenarios)

Competitive Advantages

1Free core plugin with optional paid add-ons
2Commission-free ticketing (100% of ticket revenue to organizers)
3Large ecosystem: 100+ integrations and 100s of add-ons
4White-label branding for professional appearance
5Multi-Vendor Marketplace to monetize the site beyond a single organizer
6Strong hybrid/virtual event capabilities (Zoom, QR check-ins)
7OpenStreetMap integration and a dedicated mobile app
8Active support and long-standing presence (9+ years, 30k+ customers)

Key Benefits

1Monetize events with commission-free ticketing

2Easily create and manage events with drag-and-drop tools

3Hybrid/virtual and in-person event support in one platform

4Extensive integrations and marketing automation

5Brandable, scalable solution with multi-vendor capabilities

Case Studies & Success Stories

Pazzi d’Autore WP Event Manager Revamps and Empowers Pazzi d’Autore’s Online Presence

Case #1

Case study highlighting improvements to Pazzi d’Autore’s online presence using WP Event Manager.

435 Locals WP Event Manager Helps 435 Locals Build a Perfect Website for Managing Their Community Events

Case #2

Case study showing how 435 Locals uses WP Event Manager to manage community events.

Redcitrus Designs How WP Event Manager Offers the Perfect Solution to Redcitrus Designs’ Client

Case #3

Case study describing WP Event Manager as the solution for a Redcitrus Designs client.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

All-in-one WordPress event management plugin for calendar, ticketing, and powerful WordPress tools to manage events from frontend as well as backend. Free core plugin with premium add-ons for extended functionality.

Target Market

{"WordPress-based event organizers (individuals and businesses)","Nonprofits and educational institutions","Community organizations and SMBs","Developers & agencies building event platforms on WordPress"}

Unique Value Proposition

A free core WordPress event management plugin with a robust ecosystem of premium add-ons, extensive integrations, and features (including ticketing, white-label branding, multi-vendor marketplace, AI matchmaking, and hybrid event support) designed to scale from small setups to large, monetized event platforms.

Technical Requirements

{"WordPress site","WooCommerce (for ticketing options) and payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal)","Integrations with Elementor, BuddyPress, Mailchimp, HubSpot, etc.","Zoom integration for virtual events","OpenStreetMap integration","QR code-based check-in system","Mobile app for event management"}

Pricing Model

{"core_plugin":"Free","premium_add_ons":"Licenses renewed annually; automatic updater included with license key","license_terms":["Licenses are valid for one year from the date of purchase; renewal required for continued updates and support","Premium add-ons licenses need annual renewal","Can be used on unlimited sites depending on the license (per bundle details)"],"bundles":"Bundles starting from $99 (Everything WP Event Manager in a bundle; multiple bundle options available)","notes":["Pricing and discounts are periodically offered (e.g., seasonal sales mentioned on site)"]}

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