dFactory

<a href="http://www.dfactory.eu/plugins/events-maker/" rel="nofollow ugc">Events Maker</a> is a fully featured event management plugin from <a href="http://www.dfactory.eu/" rel="nofollow ugc">dFactory</a> including recurring events, locations management, full calendar, iCal feed/files support and google maps integration.
<h4>Powerful, flexible events management</h4>
Events Maker allows you to easily create and manage your events. But at the same time is powerful and very flexible in customization.
<h4>Responsive Events Calendar</h4>
Users can browse for your events in a beautiful, responsive events calendar and display all events for the selected month, week od day.
<h4>Automatic iCal support</h4>
Events Maker automatically generates an iCal feed/files for all your events, categories, tags, locations, organizers and single events which can be used to import event information into calendar applications such as Google Calendar, iCalendar, Outlook, ThunderBird, etc.
<h4>Locations with Google Maps</h4>
Support for event locations and Google Maps has never been easier. Thanks to the geolocation you won’t need to mess around with latitude and longitude.
<h4>WPML & Polylang compatibility</h4>
Events Maker allows you to create and manage events, categories, locations and organizers in different languages using WPML or Polylang. So now, if you build a multilingual website, you won’t have to worry about the multilingual capability anymore.
<h4>Recommended Community Themes:</h4>
Browse beautiful WordPress themes compatible with Events Maker.
<ul>
<li><a href="http://themeforest.net/item/brentwood-golf-course-theme/13653957?ref=dfactory" rel="nofollow ugc">Brentwood</a> – Golf Course Theme</li>
<li><a href="http://themeforest.net/item/wise-mountain-vineyard-and-winery-theme/12368303?ref=dfactory" rel="nofollow ugc">Wise Mountain</a> – Vineyard and Winery Theme</li>
<li><a href="http://themeforest.net/item/the-food-truck-wordpress-theme/12995476?ref=dfactory" rel="nofollow ugc">The Food Truck</a> – Restaurant Theme</li>
<li><a href="http://themeforest.net/item/rock-harbor-church-wordpress-theme/10909693?ref=dfactory" rel="nofollow ugc">Rock Harbor</a> – Church WordPress Theme</li>
<li><a href="http://themeforest.net/item/growler-brewery-wordpress-theme/9177719?ref=dfactory" rel="nofollow ugc">Growler</a> – Brewery WordPress Theme</li>
<li><a href="http://themeforest.net/item/dining-restaurant-wordpress-theme-for-chefs/8294419?ref=dfactory" rel="nofollow ugc">Dining Restaurant</a> – WordPress Theme For Chefs</li>
</ul>
Your favorite theme’s not listed here? Ask the theme developer to make it work with Events Maker – it’s quite simple.
<h4>Features include:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Easy Events management</li>
<li>Built using WordPress custom post types, custom taxonomies and custom post fields</li>
<li>Ajax Events Calendar</li>
<li>Event Search with customizable attributes</li>
<li>Display options for single events</li>
<li>Multiple Tickets and Pricing</li>
<li>Locations list page</li>
<li>Organizers list page</li>
<li>Full Calendar page</li>
<li>Automatic iCal feed/files support</li>
<li>Advanced recurring events, including daily, monthly, yearly and custom occurrences</li>
<li>Compatibility with Twenty Thirteen, Twenty Fourteen and Twenty Fifteen themes </li>
<li>Featured events</li>
<li>Event Categories and Tags</li>
<li>Event Ogranizers</li>
<li>Organizers contact details and image</li>
<li>Event Locations</li>
<li>Breadcrumb navigation</li>
<li>Google maps</li>
<li>Duplicating events</li>
<li>Builtin event gallery</li>
<li>RSS feed support</li>
<li>Customizeable template files</li>
<li>Events sorting</li>
<li>HTML description for event taxonomies</li>
<li>Google Rich Snippets ready</li>
<li>7 Events widgets</li>
<li>Multiple custom functions</li>
<li>Advanced hooks for developers</li>
<li>Custom permissions for Events</li>
<li>Multisite support</li>
<li>Compatible with WPML & Polylang</li>
<li>Compatible with SEO plugins</li>
<li>Customizable permalink structure</li>
<li>.pot file for translations included</li>
</ul>
<h4>Future plans:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Front-end events submissions</li>
<li>Event registration system</li>
</ul>

Events Maker by dFactory

Fully featured event management system including recurring events, locations management, full calendar, iCal feed/files, google maps and more.

Event Genius

Complete WordPress Event Management & Registration Solution 
Event Genius is a powerful yet easy-to-use free event registration plugin designed for schools, sports organizations, pickleball clubs, membership sites, fitness classes, conferences, and any business needing comprehensive event registration capabilities. Whether you need a simple RSVP form or a full-featured event registration system, Event Genius makes event planning effortless.
Event Genius is a modern WordPress event management plugin built by an experienced team with a deep understanding of what event organizers need. It offers a streamlined alternative to plugins like The Events Calendar and Events Manager, with a focus on flexibility, performance, and ease of use.
Our goal is to provide a robust and intuitive event management experience that works out of the box while still offering the flexibility to grow with your needs. If you need help, our team is here to support you.
<h3>Event Management Features</h3>
Unlimited Events & Event Registrations 
No limits on how many events you can create or attendees you can manage through our event registration and ticketing system. Perfect for creating event lists or an interactive calendar where your visitors can register for events.
Event Details Control 
Set custom start and end dates, assign venues and organizers to an event, set a cost, set a registration capacity, add images and descriptions for each event.
Multiple Event Calendar Views 
Choose from list, month, and grid views for displaying your events in an organized event calendar format. Allow visitors to toggle between the views and filter based on venue, category, and search terms.
Google Calendar & iCal Event Sync 
Allow users to add your events to their personal calendars with a few clicks, which will significantly increase your event attendance.
Dedicated Venue and Organizer Pages 
Create individual pages for venues and organizers with detailed information and lists of related events. Show social proof that the venues and organizers of your events will create meaningful experiences.
Event Registration Form Builder 
Create custom event registration form solutions with drag-and-drop ease, adding fields like text inputs, dropdowns, and checkboxes. Make fields required, add a terms and conditions acknowledgement, and prevent duplicate registrations. Create event registration forms exactly as you need them. Accept RSVP submissions and allow users to access tickets.
Flexible Registration Display 
Registration forms automatically appear on event pages, or use blocks and shortcodes to place them anywhere on your website.
Attendee List Management 
Display attendee lists on event pages or use dedicated blocks and shortcodes for flexible placement.
Automated Event Emails 
Send confirmation emails to attendees and notifications to event organizers automatically.
Customizable Email Templates 
Customize both attendee confirmation emails and organizer notification emails with your own branding and messaging.
Event Registration Controls 
Set registration start/end times, event capacity limits, or disable registration entirely while keeping event information visible.
Self-Cancellation System 
Attendees can cancel their registration or RSVP through secure email links for better event management.
Event Management Admin Tools 
Add, edit, delete events, export event reports, and manage event attendees from your WordPress dashboard.
CSV Export Functionality 
Export all event registrations to CSV format for easy data analysis and management.
Free Recurring Events Support 
Create daily, weekly, or monthly repeating events for ongoing event management needs. Free recurring events support is included in Event Genius.
Advanced SEO for Recurring Events 
Prevent duplicate content penalties with automatic canonical URLs, smart sitemap filtering, and 301 redirects for invalid instances. Each recurring event instance gets its own unique URL optimized for search engines. <a href="https://wpeventgenius.com/docs/recurring-events-seo-guide/?utm_campaign=evge-free&utm_source=readme&utm_medium=description&utm_content=seo-feature" rel="nofollow ugc">Learn more about recurring events SEO</a>.
<h3>Why Choose Our WordPress Event Management Plugin?</h3>
Fast & Lightweight Event Calendar – Optimized for performance, even on high-traffic websites. 
Mobile-Friendly Event Registration – Fully responsive event forms and event calendar for seamless experience on all devices. 
Block Theme & Full Site Editing Support – Complete compatibility with WordPress block themes and full site editing (FSE). Design custom event pages, organizer pages, and venue pages using the Site Editor without any custom code. Perfect for block themes like Twenty Twenty-Four. 
SEO-Optimized Event Pages – Advanced SEO features for recurring events including unique canonical URLs, automatic redirects for invalid instances, and smart sitemap filtering. Compatible with Yoast SEO, Rank Math, and other popular SEO plugins. 
WordPress Caching Plugin Compatible – Built-in support for WP Super Cache, W3 Total Cache, WP Rocket, and LiteSpeed Cache. Automatically clears cache and refreshes dynamic content to ensure accurate registration information on cached pages. 
Flexible Registration Confirmation – Choose when registrations are confirmed and when the confirmation email is sent: automatically after registration or manual review only, with a one-click Send Confirmation Email from the registration in the admin. 
Regular Event Management Updates & Dedicated Support – We want to provide the best possible experience for our users. Please reach out if we can help.
<h3>Perfect For Event Management Needs:</h3>
Event Planners – Comprehensive event management tools for professional event planning 
Event Organizers – Streamlined event registration, RSVPs, and attendee management 
Event Websites – Complete event calendar and event management solution 
Event Businesses – Professional event registration, tickets, and event management capabilities 
Sports Clubs – Perfect for sports registration and pickleball registration needs 
Schools & Organizations – Ideal for managing event list displays and RSVP form requirements
<h3>Upgrade to Event Genius Pro</h3>
Unlock powerful advanced features to help you manage events more efficiently:
Accept Payments & Sell Tickets – Accept payments through Stripe and PayPal, or track offline payments manually. 
Multiple Registration Forms – Create unique forms for different event types with customized confirmations and notifications. 
Multiple Registration Types – Define separate registration options on one event (for example General, VIP, or early bird), each with its own name, price, and optional capacity, so attendees pick the tier that fits them. 
Check-in & Attendance Tracking – Streamline check-in and track attendance status with automated follow-up emails. 
Event Series Management – Group related events into series with flexible registration options for full series or individual dates. 
Scheduled Event Reminders – Automatically send reminder emails before events and follow-up messages after to improve engagement. 
Multiple Email Templates – Create different templates for various event types and maintain consistent branding. 
Register Multiple Guests – Allow attendees to register additional guests during the registration process. 
List Events Registered For – Help attendees see all their registered events in one place. 
Manually Email Registrants – Send targeted emails to specific registrants or groups. 
Advanced Form Fields – File uploads, date pickers, attendee number fields, and hidden admin fields. 
Multiple Event Registration – Allow attendees to register for multiple events at once. 
Offline Payment Tracking – Track and manage offline or manual payments with complete control.
<a href="https://wpeventgenius.com/pricing/?utm_campaign=evge-free&utm_source=readme&utm_medium=pro-features-section" rel="nofollow ugc">Upgrade to Event Genius Pro</a> to unlock all these features and more!

Event Genius – Event Management, Registration, RSVP, and Tickets

Event management plugin for WordPress with built-in registrations, recurring events, tickets, and calendars. Reliable and complete.

Events Maker by dFactory vs Event Genius – Event Management, Registration, RSVP, and Tickets