{"id":7535,"date":"2026-04-10T02:36:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T00:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/?post_type=manual_kb&#038;p=7535"},"modified":"2026-04-10T02:36:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T00:36:43","slug":"manage-events-with-the-gatherpress-plugin-on-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"manual_kb","link":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/manage-events-with-the-gatherpress-plugin-on-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"Manage Events with the GatherPress Plugin on WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>GatherPress<\/strong> is a community-driven, free event management plugin for WordPress. As of 2026, it has positioned itself as the leading &#8220;Meetup alternative,&#8221; allowing you to build and manage your own event ecosystem without relying on third-party platforms. It is built natively for the block editor, ensuring that your events look modern and perform fast on the <strong>mybox<\/strong> infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike many bloated event plugins, GatherPress focuses on &#8220;The WordPress Way&#8221;\u2014using native blocks, custom post types, and the <strong>Abilities API<\/strong> introduced in WordPress 7.0 for a seamless, lightweight experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/manage-events-with-the-gatherpress-plugin-on-wordpress\/#What_is_the_GatherPress_Plugin\" >What is the GatherPress Plugin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/manage-events-with-the-gatherpress-plugin-on-wordpress\/#Main_Features_for_2026\" >Main Features for 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/manage-events-with-the-gatherpress-plugin-on-wordpress\/#Installation_and_Configuration\" >Installation and Configuration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/manage-events-with-the-gatherpress-plugin-on-wordpress\/#Creating_Your_First_Event\" >Creating Your First Event<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/manage-events-with-the-gatherpress-plugin-on-wordpress\/#Best_Practices_and_Troubleshooting\" >Best Practices and Troubleshooting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/manage-events-with-the-gatherpress-plugin-on-wordpress\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_GatherPress_Plugin\"><\/span>What is the GatherPress Plugin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"mybox-4027776258\" class=\"mybox-content mybox-entity-placement\"><div class=\"early-access-banner-inpost\">\r\n  <div class=\"banner-left-inpost\">\r\n    <div class=\"icon-box-inpost\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/square-info-icon.svg\" alt=\"Info\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"text-box-inpost\">\r\n      <span class=\"label-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Early access<\/span><\/span>\r\n      <h4><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Still need help?<\/span><\/h4>\r\n      <p><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Contact our customer service team.<\/span><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"banner-right-inpost\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.mybox.com\/helpdesk2\/v\/list\/\" class=\"banner-button-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Message us<\/span><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GatherPress turns your WordPress site into a complete event hub. It is perfect for local meetups, conferences, webinars, or corporate workshops. Because it is open-source (GPLv2), you have full ownership of your data\u2014no more worrying about external platforms changing their terms or charging for attendee lists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Native Gutenberg Integration:<\/strong> Every event and venue is built using blocks, giving you total design control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Participant Ownership:<\/strong> You own the registration data, which is stored securely in your <strong>mybox<\/strong> database.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Modern Architecture:<\/strong> As of the latest 2026 updates, GatherPress now supports <strong>AI-assisted event creation<\/strong>, allowing you to generate event descriptions and calculate dates using natural language.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Features_for_2026\"><\/span>Main Features for 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Advanced Registration &amp; RSVPs<\/strong> The 2026 version of GatherPress features a robust RSVP system. You can set attendance limits, allow &#8220;plus-ones,&#8221; and choose between public or anonymous attendee lists. It now includes <strong>RSVP Token Authentication<\/strong>, which improves security for private events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Venues and Maps<\/strong> Manage multiple physical locations or online meeting rooms. The 2026 update allows for <strong>multiple venue blocks per event<\/strong>, making it ideal for hybrid meetings (e.g., a physical room plus a Zoom link). <em>Note: To display interactive maps, you will need to add a Google Maps API key in the GatherPress settings.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Automated Notifications<\/strong> The plugin sends automatic email reminders to attendees. In 2026, these notifications have been improved with better translation support and customizable templates, ensuring your branding stays consistent in every email sent from your <strong>mybox<\/strong> server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Installation_and_Configuration\"><\/span>Installation and Configuration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GatherPress is available on GitHub and the WordPress repository.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Installation:<\/strong> Go to <strong>Plugins > Add New<\/strong> and search for <strong>&#8220;GatherPress&#8221;<\/strong>. Install and <strong>Activate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compatibility:<\/strong> Ensure your <strong>mybox<\/strong> environment is running <strong>PHP 8.3 or higher<\/strong> (PHP 8.5 is recommended for 2026) and at least <strong>WordPress 6.9+<\/strong> (WordPress 7.0 is best for AI features).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Basic Setup:<\/strong> Navigate to the new <strong>GatherPress<\/strong> menu. Set your default time zone and choose your &#8220;Events&#8221; slug (e.g., <code>yourdomain.com\/events<\/code>).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_Your_First_Event\"><\/span>Creating Your First Event<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the latest 2026 workflow, creating an event is as easy as writing a blog post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Add New Event:<\/strong> Enter your title and use the <strong>Event Date\/Time block<\/strong> to set the schedule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add Venue:<\/strong> Use the <strong>Venue block<\/strong> to search for an existing location or create a new one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Registration:<\/strong> Insert the <strong>RSVP Form block<\/strong>. You can customize which fields (Name, Email, Dietary requirements) are required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI Assistant (Optional):<\/strong> If you are using WordPress 7.0, you can use natural language prompts to have the &#8220;AI Assistant&#8221; help draft your event description based on a few keywords.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practices_and_Troubleshooting\"><\/span>Best Practices and Troubleshooting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Database Performance:<\/strong> If you host events with thousands of attendees, regularly export old attendee lists to CSV and clear the logs to keep your <strong>mybox<\/strong> database fast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email Deliverability:<\/strong> Because GatherPress sends many transactional emails (RSVPs, reminders), we recommend using a dedicated SMTP plugin (like WP Mail SMTP) to ensure your emails don&#8217;t end up in spam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Theme Integration:<\/strong> GatherPress is fully compatible with <strong>Full Site Editing (FSE)<\/strong> themes. You can use the &#8220;Event Query Block&#8221; to create custom lists of upcoming events on your homepage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GatherPress is the &#8220;sovereign&#8221; choice for event management. It avoids the subscription fees and data tracking of external services while providing a professional, block-based interface. For <strong>mybox<\/strong> users, it offers a future-proof, high-performance solution for community building.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","manualknowledgebasecat":[58,60,25],"manual_kb_tag":[843,8862,9979,9980,9981,9982,9983,9984,9985,419],"class_list":["post-7535","manual_kb","type-manual_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","manualknowledgebasecat-web-applications-cms","manualknowledgebasecat-wordpress-plugins","manualknowledgebasecat-hosting","manual_kb_tag-block-editor","manual_kb_tag-custom-post-types","manual_kb_tag-gatherpress-plugin","manual_kb_tag-event-management-plugin","manual_kb_tag-meetup-alternative","manual_kb_tag-gutenberg-integration","manual_kb_tag-native-blocks","manual_kb_tag-event-registration-forms","manual_kb_tag-attendee-management","manual_kb_tag-wordpress-plugin"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/7535","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/manual_kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/7535\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7536,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/7535\/revisions\/7536"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7535"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"manualknowledgebasecat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manualknowledgebasecat?post=7535"},{"taxonomy":"manual_kb_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb_tag?post=7535"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}