WordPress Embed Plugin

The Equaticket WordPress plugin lets you embed ticket checkout directly on your WordPress posts and pages. Install once, use a simple shortcode or block to add tickets to any page.

Installing the Plugin

Step 1: Download the Plugin

Visit your Equaticket dashboard and look for the Download WordPress Plugin link, or download it directly from the Equaticket website.

Step 2: Upload to WordPress

1. Log into your WordPress Admin (usually at yoursite.com/wp-admin)
2. Go to Plugins → Add New
3. Click Upload Plugin
4. Choose the Equaticket plugin .zip file from your downloads
5. Click Install Now
6. Once installed, click Activate Plugin

You should now see "Equaticket" in your Plugins list.

Step 3: Configure Your Organization Slug

1. In your WordPress admin, go to Settings → Equaticket
2. Enter your organization slug (the [your-slug] part of your dashboard URL: equaticket.com/[your-slug])
3. Click Save Settings

You're done! Now you can add tickets to any post or page.

Using the Shortcode

Place this shortcode in any post or page:

[equaticket event="your-event-slug"]

Replace your-event-slug with your event's slug. You can find the event slug in your Equaticket dashboard URL when viewing the event. It's the last part after the event title.

Example:

If your event URL is equaticket.com/myorg/comedy-night-march-15, the event slug is comedy-night-march-15.

[equaticket event="comedy-night-march-15"]

Using the Gutenberg Block

If you use the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg), it's even easier:

1. Create or edit a post/page
2. Click + to add a new block
3. Search for "Equaticket"
4. Select Equaticket Tickets block
5. In the right panel, enter your event slug
6. The preview updates instantly

The block shows a live preview as you type, so you can see your event before publishing.

Modal Button Mode

By default, the shortcode and block embed your event inline (ticket selection shows directly on your page).

If you prefer a "Buy Tickets" button that opens a modal popup:

Shortcode:

[equaticket event="your-event-slug" mode="modal"]

Block: In the block settings on the right, change Mode from "Inline" to "Modal".

Classic Editor

If you're using the classic (non-Gutenberg) editor:

1. Edit your post
2. Switch to Text mode (not Visual)
3. Paste the shortcode:

[equaticket event="your-event-slug"]

1. Publish

Troubleshooting

The widget shows blank:

• Confirm your event is published in Equaticket
• Check that you entered the event slug correctly (no extra spaces or capitals)
• Check that you entered the organization slug correctly in Settings → Equaticket

"Block not available" or shortcode not working:

• Make sure the plugin is activated (check Plugins page)
• Make sure you saved the organization slug in Settings → Equaticket
• Try deactivating and re-activating the plugin

PHP error or "Fatal error":

• Confirm you're running WordPress 5.8+ and PHP 7.4+ (check with your hosting provider)
• If you're on an older version, ask your host to upgrade

Widget is cut off on mobile:

• The inline embed should resize automatically
• If using a custom theme that restricts column widths, the embed adjusts to fit
• If using modal mode, this doesn't apply

Can I customize the button styling?

In modal mode, the button uses default styling. You can add custom CSS to your theme to style buttons with the class .equaticket-modal-btn.

In your theme's Customizer, look for a "Custom CSS" section, or add CSS to your theme's custom.css file:

.equaticket-modal-btn {
  background-color: #your-color !important;
  padding: 15px 30px !important;
  font-size: 18px !important;
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I embed multiple events on one page?

Yes. Use the shortcode multiple times, each with a different event slug:

[equaticket event="event-one"]
[equaticket event="event-two"]
[equaticket event="event-three"]

Do I need to re-install when I add new events?

No. The plugin automatically works with all your published events. Just use the event slug in the shortcode.

What if I change the event name or price in Equaticket?

The widget updates automatically. No need to edit your WordPress page.

Can I embed an event from another Equaticket org?

No. The plugin uses your organization slug to find events. You can only embed events from your own organization. If you want to embed from a different organization, contact that organization or use the manual embed code method.

What about the "Powered by Equaticket" badge?

On the Free plan, the widget shows a small "Powered by Equaticket" badge. On paid plans, you can remove it in Equaticket Settings → Branding.

Still need help? Contact support.