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Why FooEvents is the #1 Alternative to The Events Calendar in 2026
The WordPress event management landscape has undergone a seismic shift recently. For years, The Events Calendar was the default choice for many. But lately, the community has been buzzing with a different kind of energy—and it’s not the good kind. If you’ve been feeling the “corporate chill” from your current plugin provider, you aren’t alone.…
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Introducing the New FooEvents Check-ins App V3
The FooEvents Check-ins app, which was released way back in 2016, has been the backbone of event check-ins for thousands of FooEvents customers—checking in over 15 million tickets to date. It has evolved considerably since the initial launch and we’re thrilled to unveil a completely rebuilt FooEvents Check-ins App (version 3.0.0), which will begin rolling…
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How to Build a Powerful Tour Booking System on WordPress
In this blog post, we will explore how a tour booking system can simplify both online and in-person bookings, and become an invaluable tool for managing your bookings and attendees efficiently. I recently had the pleasure of attending WordCamp Europe 2024 in Turin Italy. The conference was a great experience, and I enjoyed connecting with…
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How to ensure your event runs smoothly using these FooEvents tools
So you’ve used FooEvents to sell tickets and the start of your event is quickly approaching. With the start line in sight, you will need to make sure that you are ready to provide your attendees with a smooth and seamless experience on the day of the event. In this post, we’ll guide you through…
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Export your offline attendee check-ins with ease
One of the unique features of the free FooEvents Check-ins app is the ability to check-in attendees without an active internet connection. Offline mode can be enabled in the Check-ins app after you’ve logged in and completed an initial download of all your relevant event data. We’ve just added a new feature to the Check-ins…
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Ending the year on a high – 3 million attendee check-ins!
We hope that your year has been successful and that you are ready to clear the mind before 2022! For us, 2021 has been a phenomenal year with much to be thankful for. FooEvents has experienced growth in almost all areas and what better way to end off the year than by celebrating the massive…
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We’ve Reached 2 Million Attendee Check-ins!
Last year we celebrated reaching 1 million attendee check-ins logged in the FooEvents Check-ins apps. It was a huge milestone for us at the time which took almost 4 years to achieve. Less than a year later, the check-ins have doubled, bringing the total to 2 million check-ins! To say we are elated is an…
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How to manage access at your events during the COVID-19 pandemic with FooEvents
Planning a grand reopening? We’ve started to see a steady increase in the number of physical events taking place. While this is great to see and (hopefully) a sign of things to come, most venues are still required to follow stringent guidelines intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19. In this article, we run through…
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How to scan ticket barcodes and QR codes using FooEvents and WooCommerce
One of the biggest challenges experienced by most event organizers is managing attendee access. Ensuring an organized and steady flow of attendee check-ins is critical, and if not done efficiently, it could lead to lengthy lines and angry customers. To help speed up attendee check-ins, FooEvents automatically adds a unique barcode to each ticket. These…
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Introducing the all new FooEvents Check-ins app
In recent years, almost 1 million attendees have been checked-in through the FooEvents Check-ins app. When dealing with large numbers like this, shaving off seconds can make a considerable difference and save thousands of hours collectively. To help you ensure that your attendee check-ins are processed in the fastest and most reliable way possible, we’ve…
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FooEvents Check-ins Apps update
The FooEvents Check-ins apps are a critical part of our offering and have helped event organizers manage the check-in process for hundreds of thousands of attendees. We recently released updates to both the iOS and Android apps that are aimed at ensuring improved connectivity and a faster check-in process. QR Code Support In order to…
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How to sell tickets for workshops and sessions using FooEvents
The WooCommerce attributes and variations functionality allows you to easily sell tickets for different workshops, sessions and groups. In this tutorial, we’re going to create an event that includes 5 different workshops, each able to accommodate 50 attendees. Attendees will purchase a ticket for the main event and specify which workshops they would like to…
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