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Tested up to: 6.6.1
License: GPL v2 or later
Tags: events, event, meetup, community
Contributors: mauteri, hrmervin, patricia70, carstenbach, jmarx75, stephenerdelyi, calebthedev, pbrocks, prayagm, linusx007
Contributors: mauteri, hrmervin, patricia70, carstenbach, jmarx75, stephenerdelyi, calebthedev, prayagm, pbrocks, linusx007

![](.wordpress-org/banner-1544x500.jpg)

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## Pilot Program

**We propose a pilot program to test GatherPress, a community-developed plugin, within interested and active WordPress meetup groups. This initiative stems from our community’s need for an innovative event management tool tailored to the unique demands of WordPress event organizers and participants.**
[@Patricia BT](https://profiles.wordpress.org/patricia70/) in January 2024 on [make.wordpress.org](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/01/22/proposal-pilot-program-to-test-gatherpress-on-the-wordpress-org-network-as-a-meetup-alternative/)
**We propose a pilot program to test GatherPress**, a community-developed plugin, within interested and active WordPress meetup groups. This initiative stems from our community’s need for an innovative event management tool tailored to the unique demands of WordPress event organizers and participants. Our proposal in January 2024 on [make.wordpress.org](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/01/22/proposal-pilot-program-to-test-gatherpress-on-the-wordpress-org-network-as-a-meetup-alternative/)

## Community-built

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For an introduction as to what we are creating and the specific features needed to host events and gather well, please view the [introductory video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnYS36C5d38&t=2s).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnYS36C5d38&t=2s
https://gatherpress.org/demovideo

### Features

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## Installation

1. Download the plugin: you'll find the latest release on the GatherPress GitHub repository, under [Releases](https://github.com/GatherPress/gatherpress/releases) > Assets and download `gatherpress.zip`.
2. Install it in your WordPress instance: go to WP Admin Plugins > Add new plugin. Choose the `gatherpress.zip` file you just downloaded.
### Installation from the WordPress repository

GatherPress is now available on the WordPress plugins repository and able to be installed like any other plugin.

1. Navigate to your site's wp-admin area, and in the left-side menu click on Plugins > Add new plugin.
2. Search for `gatherpress` in the search box and click the Install button.
3. Activate the plugin.

<img width="854" alt="plugins-page-search" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/579f5cd4-741e-4870-86e9-838714cb91bb">

### Installation from GitHub

Since this plugin is in active development by the community, features and functionality are still evolving. For the latest updates to GatherPress, consult our [GitHub page](https://github.com/GatherPress/).

1. To find the latest release for installation, use the link under [Releases](https://github.com/GatherPress/gatherpress/releases) > Assets to download `gatherpress.zip`.
2. Then go to your wp-admin plugins page and click on the `Upload Plugin` button.
3. Click on the `Choose File` button at the center of your screen to select the `gatherpress.zip` file you just downloaded.
4. Select the proper zip file, click Open, then `Install Now`.
5. Activate the plugin.

<img width="954" alt="upload-plugin" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/f9751adb-30c7-49a8-bb70-1330e6a03504">

### Requirements

To run GatherPress, we recommend your host supports:
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- MySQL version 5.6 or greater, or, MariaDB version 10.0 or greater.
- HTTPS support.

### Configure GatherPress
## Configure GatherPress

In WP Admin, go to `Events` > `Settings`.

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## Changelog

See complete changelog at https://github.com/GatherPress/gatherpress/releases.

## Upgrade Notice

### 1.0.0

See: https://gatherpress.org/releases/version-1-0-0

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