Action Network — WordPress Event Plugin
by Concerted Action · WordPress.org page
Action Network has 400+ active installs on WordPress.org and 15,286 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on April 17, 2026, tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Action Network at a glance
Is Action Network well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Create a WordPress shortcode or widget from any Action Network embed code
- Manage your saved embed codes using the WordPress backend. Supports sorting by title, type and last modified date, and provides a search function
- Modify Action Network’s default “thank you for your support” and “help us by using sharing tools” messages, and control which sharing options (social, email &…
- Use [actionnetwork_list] shortcode or Action Network List widget to show a list of current actions
- Use [actionnetwork_calendar] shortcode or Action Network Calendar widget to show a list of upcoming events. Optionally outputs upcoming events in JSON.…
- If you are an Action Network Partner, use your API key to sync all of your actions from Action Network to WordPress
- Create signup widgets which allow visitors to your site to sign up for your email list without using Action Network javascript embeds. This allows you to place…
Action Network reviews and ratings
2 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Great plugin does exactly what its supposed to
Provides a much more accessible way for people to manage their events/actions and get them listed on their WordPress site. Many thanks to the developers!
harryrobbins -
Easy to use with basic functionality
Works well to quickly allow users to embed actions on your site without needing to log into Action Network themselves. Basic functionality.
James Bradach
Details
Provides Action Network (actionnetwork.org) action embed codes as shortcodes and a calendar and signup widget
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Action Network competes in
Tags
- action network
- events
- online organizing
- signup
- Version
- 1.8.5
- Last updated
- Apr 17, 2026
- First published
- Jun 29, 2017
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Tested up to
- 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Action Network FAQ
What does Action Network do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Action Network offers Create a WordPress shortcode or widget from any Action Network embed code, Manage your saved embed codes using the WordPress backend. Supports sorting by title, type and last modified date, and provides a search function, Modify Action Network’s default “thank you for your support” and “help us by using sharing tools” messages, and control which sharing options (social, email &, Use [actionnetwork_list] shortcode or Action Network List widget to show a list of current actions and Use [actionnetwork_calendar] shortcode or Action Network Calendar widget to show a list of upcoming events. Optionally outputs upcoming events in JSON..
How many active installs does Action Network have?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs for Action Network as of September 7, 2026.
Is Action Network still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on April 17, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Does Action Network have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 1 of 1 recent support threads for Action Network are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is Action Network free?
Action Network is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.