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XT Event Widget for Social Events

By Xylus Themes

Community & Social / User-Generated Content

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

XT Event Widget for Social Events Review - In-Depth Analysis

Display Facebook events on your website using a widget or shortcode. Supports real-time updates and responsive design.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.73/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 15+ reviews)

Active Installations

800+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

7.1 / 10 (High Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

The XT Event Widget allows you to easily display Facebook events from your Facebook page on your website. You can use either a widget or a shortcode to showcase these events.

This plugin provides real-time updates of Facebook events, ensuring your website always displays the latest information. It features multiple styles and screen designs, making it responsive and user-friendly.

Additionally, the plugin includes a Gutenberg Block for Facebook Events and an elegant event grid using shortcodes. To use this plugin, you need to set up a Facebook app and ensure your site has HTTPS support.

Comparing to Alternatives

XT Event Widget for Social Events offers a specialized solution for integrating Facebook events into WordPress, with several notable alternatives available that serve similar purposes.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamlessly integrates Facebook events into WordPress sites.
Highly praised customer support with quick and effective responses.
Easy installation and user-friendly setup process.
Regular updates addressing Facebook API changes and plugin issues.
Pro version available with enhanced features for advanced users.

Weaknesses

Has a history of a high-severity security vulnerability fixed in version 1.1.8.
Security risk score is relatively high compared to typical plugins.
Dependent on Facebook API, which may require reinstallation after Facebook changes.
Limited number of total ratings, which may affect confidence in long-term stability.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong 4.5 out of 5 rating from 15 users, the plugin enjoys overwhelmingly positive feedback, especially praising support and functionality, with minimal complaints.

Positive highlights

'Love the support – great plugin' (annechristin)
'Great customer support!!' (beckyblalock87)
'Excellent Plugin that successfully pulls in events from Facebook!' (Zach S. a11n)
'Very useful plugin if you want to add your fb events to wordpress.' (techboy99)
'Best support I have ever had' (rolandvogt)

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Security vulnerability history affects user confidence.
Some users may face issues after Facebook API changes requiring reinstallation.
Limited number of total reviews may limit insight into long-term reliability.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a straightforward way to display Facebook events on their WordPress site and value responsive, helpful customer support.

Not ideal for

Those who prioritize plugins with a spotless security record or require a large user base and extensive community feedback for long-term assurance.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version allows users to display Facebook events on their WordPress site with basic functionality and access to support.

Pro version

Offers additional premium features such as enhanced customization options, priority support, and advanced event display settings.

Final Verdict

XT Event Widget for Social Events is a reliable and user-friendly plugin that excels in integrating Facebook events into WordPress, backed by excellent customer support and a solid rating. Its pro version adds valuable features for users needing more customization and control.

However, potential users should be aware of its past security vulnerability and relatively high risk score, which have been addressed but may concern security-conscious users. Overall, it is a strong choice for those prioritizing ease of use and support over absolute security perfection.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free XT Event Widget for Social Events plugin.

Facebook events

Facebook widget

event display

Screenshots

FAQ

No! The Live Feed Builder uses an intelligent scraping engine that works without any API keys or Facebook app setup. The legacy widget method still supports optional Facebook App authentication.