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Event Tickets and Registration

By Nexcess

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Event Tickets and Registration Review - In-Depth Analysis

Event Tickets allows your visitors to RSVP and buy tickets to events on your site. It integrates seamlessly with The Events Calendar for easy event management.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.69/10

User Rating

3.5/5 (based on 235+ reviews)

Active Installations

90,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

6.47 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Sell tickets and collect RSVPs with the free Event Tickets plugin, from the team behind the number one calendar in WordPress.

This plugin makes it easy to sell all different types of tickets with our free Tickets Commerce solution. Create free tickets, collect registrations and generate revenue, and manage attendees for your in-person or virtual events. Plus, it comes with features backed by our world-class team of developers and designers.

Easily integrate Event Tickets with your Stripe account or PayPal business account. Our Stripe integration lets you accept credit card payments on your website, along with additional payment methods including AfterPay, ClearPay, AliPay, Giropay, and Klarna.

Easily connect to PayPal without any complicated API keys or code through our quick connection wizard in your WordPress backend. With just a few clicks, you can begin selling tickets and enable payment through PayPal, Venmo, and credit cards.

Event Tickets is built to work out of the box. Just install the plugin, configure your settings, and start collecting RSVPs and selling tickets in minutes.

Thousands of small businesses, musicians, venues, restaurants, and non-profits are increasing revenue from their in-person and virtual events with Event Tickets. Our plugins have also been scaled to work on large networks for Fortune 100 companies, universities, and government institutions.

Upgrade to Event Tickets Plus for full WooCommerce integration to use additional payment gateways.

Comparing to Alternatives

Event Tickets and Registration faces competition from several other event ticketing plugins, each offering unique features and integrations.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Comprehensive ticketing and registration features.
Good support responsiveness for many users.
Ability to handle large seating events with custom layouts.
Integration with popular payment gateways like Stripe and PayPal.
Extensive customization options for event and ticket management.

Weaknesses

History of multiple security vulnerabilities requiring frequent updates.
Reported plugin crashes and reliability issues during critical sales periods.
Compatibility issues with some themes and plugins, such as Kadence Design library.
Support experiences vary, with some users reporting lack of live assistance.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 3.5 out of 5 rating from 234 reviews, user opinions are mixed. Over half of the ratings are 5-star, praising support and functionality, but a significant minority report serious issues.

Positive highlights

"Awesome Support" - komorirh
"Super Support – schnell und kompetent" - AgentiFijsh
"Great plugin and quick support" - creacom
"The best Customer Support!" - Michael
"Fantastic Support and Customizations" - newsdawg

Common complaints

Lack of effective live support despite paid plans.
Plugin conflicts causing issues with other themes/plugins.
Frequent crashes and failures during important sales periods.
Unexpected changes to websites after updates or lack of updates.

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities have been identified and patched multiple times.
Plugin stability concerns during high-demand events.
Inconsistent support quality and responsiveness.
Compatibility problems with certain WordPress themes and libraries.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a feature-rich event ticketing solution with customizable seating and payment options, and who are comfortable managing updates and potential compatibility issues.

Not ideal for

Users seeking a highly stable, low-maintenance plugin with guaranteed live support and minimal security risk, or those using themes known to conflict with this plugin.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers core event ticketing and registration features suitable for small to medium events.

Pro version (99 - 399 USD / year)

Premium features such as advanced seating layouts, additional payment gateways, priority support, and enhanced customization options.

Final Verdict

Event Tickets and Registration provides a robust set of features and generally good support, making it a strong choice for users needing detailed event and ticket management. However, its history of security vulnerabilities and reported reliability issues during critical times are significant concerns.

Potential users should weigh the benefits of its functionality and support against the risks of plugin instability and compatibility problems. Those prioritizing security and stability may want to consider alternative plugins.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Event Tickets and Registration plugin.

Event registration

RSVP

Ticket sales

Screenshots

FAQ

First, make sure that you’re running the latest version of Event Tickets. If you’ve got any other add-ons, make sure those are current and running the latest code as well. Also be sure to check our knowledgebase.

The most common issues we see are either plugin or theme conflicts. You can test if a plugin or theme is conflicting by manually deactivating other plugins until just Event Tickets is running on your site. If the issue persists, revert to the default Twenty Twenty theme. If the issue is resolved after deactivating a specific plugin or your theme, you’ll know that is the source of the conflict.

Note that we aren’t going to say “tough luck” if you identify a plugin/theme conflict. While we can’t guarantee 100% integration with any plugin or theme out there, we will do our best (and reach out the plugin/theme author as needed) to figure out a solution that benefits everyone.