Free features
Enough to publish a real Meetup-powered events page on one WordPress site.
- Configure one Meetup group by URL or slug.
- Import future public events manually from one configured Meetup group.
- Create public WordPress event posts with stable Meetup-based slugs.
- Show events with the `[ht_meetups_events]` shortcode in list, grid, or calendar format.
- Display maps, featured images, dates, venues, capacity, waitlist, and attendance counts when available.
- Control frontend privacy: hide descriptions, locations, coordinates, attendance, images, maps, and more.
- Output schema.org Event JSON-LD for better search and rich result compatibility.
- Use the upcoming events widget and conditional Elementor/WPBakery elements when available.
- Sync common metadata with The Events Calendar, Events Manager, and GatherPress.
Advanced Pro features
A tiny yearly fee for organizers who want less maintenance and more reliable publishing.
- Import and manage multiple Meetup groups.
- Run scheduled imports to keep WordPress up to date automatically.
- Use the Chrome extension connector for authenticated Meetup session data when public data is not enough.
- Enable multisite support for larger WordPress networks.
- Keep receiving compatibility updates, fixes, and new Pro improvements while your subscription is active.
How we compare with Meetup Import
Meetup Import, also listed as Import Meetup Events, is a broad, established plugin. When this table says Pro for that product, it means their paid WordPress plugin add-on, not Meetup.com Pro. HT Event Importer for Meetup is our leaner alternative, focused on owned WordPress event pages, privacy controls, schema data, and a very low-cost Pro path.
| Capability | Meetup Import / Import Meetup Events | HT Event Importer for Meetup (ours) |
|---|---|---|
| Manual event import | Yes | Free by one public group; Pro adds event URL and event ID workflows |
| Group URL imports | Their plugin Pro add-on | Free for one group, Pro for multiple groups |
| Scheduled imports | Their plugin Pro add-on | Pro |
| WordPress event posts | Yes | Yes, with stable Meetup event slugs |
| Shortcode display | Yes | Yes: list, grid, and calendar |
| Privacy controls | General event display controls | Dedicated controls for descriptions, location, coordinates, attendance, waitlist, capacity, images, and map zoom |
| Google Event schema | Event data support | Free JSON-LD from imported data; Pro adds organizer, performer, pricing, group, and event overrides |
| Meetup.com Pro account required | No, according to their public plugin listing | No for public imports; authenticated session import is optional in our Pro add-on |
| Paid WordPress plugin cost | Their plugin Pro is listed separately from Meetup.com subscriptions | Simple €5 / $5 yearly update subscription |
| Authenticated Meetup data | OAuth/public import focus | Pro Chrome extension connector for administrator-approved session import |
Simple pricing: €5 / $5 per year
Pro is priced for community organizers, small associations, and meetup hosts who just want their site to stay current.
Included with Pro
- Multiple Meetup groups
- Scheduled imports
- Chrome extension connector
- Multisite support
- One year of Pro updates
What happens if I do not renew?
Your installed Pro features keep working. You simply stop receiving Pro updates, compatibility fixes, and new Pro improvements until you renew.
FAQ
Can I use the plugin for free?
Yes. The free plugin supports one Meetup group, manual future-event imports, event pages, shortcode layouts, widgets, privacy settings, JSON-LD from imported data, and calendar metadata bridges.
Is Pro a subscription or a lock-in?
It is a small yearly update subscription. If you do not renew, your installed Pro features keep working; you only miss updates while inactive.
Is this the same as Meetup.com Pro?
No. HT Event Importer Pro is our WordPress plugin add-on. Meetup.com organizer subscriptions are separate and are paid to Meetup, not to us.
Why import events into WordPress instead of just embedding Meetup?
Imported posts give you ownership of your event pages, better SEO options, theme integration, structured data, internal links, categories, and control over what details are public.
Does it expose attendee names?
No. The plugin is intentionally privacy-focused and does not display attendee names or organizer names.
Does it support Google Event schema?
Yes. The free plugin outputs schema.org Event JSON-LD from imported Meetup data. Pro adds configurable organizer, performer, pricing, group, and event overrides.
What if Meetup hides some event data?
Meetup may limit venue, address, coordinates, or other details depending on privacy and public access. The Pro Chrome extension connector can help administrators import authenticated session data when appropriate.
Which event plugins does it work with?
It syncs common metadata for The Events Calendar, Events Manager, and GatherPress when those plugins are installed.
Can I translate this page?
Yes. The landing page copy is separated into language files so additional locales can be added without rewriting the layout.