Event Post

74 Quality Score

Active Installs

14/30

Roughly 1,000 active installs places this firmly in the niche category, well below mainstream event plugins, which limits the pool of community feedback.

Update Freshness

25/25

A recent update on July 6, 2026 and confirmed compatibility with WordPress 7.0 indicate the plugin is actively and consistently maintained.

User Rating

13/15

With an 86 out of 100 rating from 35 reviewers, users are largely satisfied, though the small sample size means scores could shift quickly.

Support Health

8/15

Only 2 support threads exist, both resolved, which is a good ratio but offers too little data to predict long-term responsiveness.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Full marks for compatibility are supported by testing against WordPress 7.0 and a minimum requirement of 6.3, suggesting modern infrastructure readiness.

Scores higher than 33% of indexed plugins

About

The only WordPress plugin using native posts as full calendar events with begin and end date, geolocation, color and weather.

Active Installs 1k+

Rating ★★★★ 4.3/5

Last Updated 2026-08-12 3:06pm GMT

Requires WordPress 6.3+

Tested Up To 7.0.4

Security History

12 known vulnerabilities, all patched

1 Critical 11 Medium

Most recent: July 22, 2026

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Event Post <= 6.1.0 - Missing Authorization Medium

July 22, 2026 Patched in ["6.1.1"] CVE-2026-65486

Event post <= 5.10.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

October 16, 2025 Patched in ["5.10.4"] CVE-2025-62042

Event post <= 5.10.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

June 5, 2025 Patched in ["5.10.2"] CVE-2025-49298

Event post <= 5.9.11 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

April 22, 2025 Patched in ["5.10.0"] CVE-2025-46228

Event post <= 5.9.9 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

March 25, 2025 Patched in ["5.9.10"] CVE-2025-2167

Event post <= 5.9.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

March 11, 2025 Patched in ["5.9.9"] CVE-2025-26923

Event post <= 5.9.7 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

January 24, 2025 Patched in ["5.9.8"] CVE-2025-24585

Event Post <= 5.9.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via events_cal Shortcode Medium

November 5, 2024 Patched in ["5.9.7"] CVE-2024-10186

Event post <= 5.9.5 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion Critical

July 11, 2024 Patched in ["5.9.6"] CVE-2024-38735

Event post <= 5.9.10 - Cross-Site Request Forgery Medium

July 11, 2024 Patched in [] CVE-2024-1375

Event post <= 5.9.4 - Missing Authorization Medium

May 23, 2024 Patched in ["5.9.5"] CVE-2024-1376

Event post <= 5.9.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via shortcode Medium

November 29, 2023 Patched in ["5.9.1"] CVE-2023-49179

What It Does

Event Post transforms standard WordPress posts into full calendar events by attaching begin and end dates, geolocation coordinates, category colours, and local weather data to each entry. Events are stored as native post types, so they integrate with the existing WordPress editor, queries, and archives rather than living in a separate system.

Who It's For

This plugin fits small to mid-sized sites that need event listings tied directly to blog content, such as community groups, conference sites, or local meetups that want geolocation and weather context alongside editorial posts. Developers who prefer working with native post types over a dedicated event system will appreciate the lightweight approach.

Who Should Skip It

Sites that need ticketing, registration, recurring events, or front-end submission should look elsewhere, as Event Post focuses on data fields rather than booking workflows. High-traffic event platforms will also outgrow a plugin with only 1,000 active installs.

The Bottom Line

Event Post delivers a tidy, native-post approach to calendar events with geolocation and weather, earning a 73.83 overall score. Its 1,000 installs and lack of booking features make it a specialist tool rather than a mainstream solution. Recommended for content-driven event sites that value simplicity over scale.

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