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Easy PayPal Events & Tickets

By Scott Paterson

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Easy PayPal Events & Tickets Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily sell tickets for events using PayPal without coding. This plugin is an official PayPal partner.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.76/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 7+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5.5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to sell etickets for your event on your website.

Simply install the plugin, enter your PayPal business information on the settings page, create a new event, and place the shortcode on your site. When a customer purchases a ticket, they will receive an eticket via email that contains a QR code for event check-in.

This PayPal plugin is compatible with any WordPress theme and supports 25 currencies and 20 languages. You can view tickets sold in your WordPress admin and customize the button images for each event.

The Pro version offers additional features such as adding up to 15 items per event and limiting ticket quantities. For more information about the Pro version, you can visit the provided link.

Comparing to Alternatives

Easy PayPal Events & Tickets stands out among event ticketing plugins by focusing on simplicity and PayPal integration, making it a solid choice for straightforward event ticket sales. It competes with several established alternatives in the WordPress ecosystem.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Very easy to set up and use, suitable for small to medium events
Integrates seamlessly with PayPal for payment processing
Lightweight plugin that does not overwhelm users with unnecessary features
Good customer support, even for free version users
Affordable alternative to high-fee ticketing platforms

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities have been reported in past versions, though fixed in updates
Less feature-rich compared to some comprehensive event management plugins
Limited to PayPal payments which may not suit all users
Smaller user base and fewer integrations than some competitors

User Sentiment Analysis

With a near-perfect rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews, users overwhelmingly praise the plugin for its ease of use and effective PayPal integration. No negative reviews were recorded, indicating strong user satisfaction.

Positive highlights

'Does what's needed very well' - W5DET
'Works well, great support' - DeidreMiller
'Nifty little plugin' with good support - sameena111
'Solid plugin for events' and easy navigation - RojoCigars
'Easy Peasy' setup with PayPal sandbox - mrjasonetaylor

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Past security vulnerabilities reported, though addressed in updates
Limited payment options beyond PayPal
Fewer advanced features compared to some competitors

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Event organizers seeking a simple, straightforward ticketing solution integrated with PayPal, especially for small to medium-sized events looking to avoid high fees.

Not ideal for

Users needing a full-featured event management system with multiple payment gateways or those concerned about past security issues despite fixes.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential event ticketing features with PayPal integration, suitable for basic ticket sales and event management.

Pro version

The pro version adds advanced features such as enhanced ticketing options, additional customization, and priority support, providing greater flexibility for event organizers.

Final Verdict

Easy PayPal Events & Tickets is a highly rated, user-friendly plugin ideal for event organizers who want a simple PayPal-based ticketing solution without the complexity of larger systems. Its strong user satisfaction and responsive support make it a reliable choice for straightforward event ticket sales.

However, users should be aware of the plugin's history of security vulnerabilities, which have been addressed in recent updates, and consider whether its limited payment options and feature set meet their specific needs compared to more comprehensive alternatives.