A church seating chart plugin that works for RSVPs and paid events alike — that’s what most congregations actually need. Live Event Seating gives you real seat maps and free RSVP registration, directly from your WordPress site, without needing WooCommerce at all.
No commission. No SaaS lock-in. Your congregation’s data stays yours.
A Church Seating Chart Plugin Built for Congregations, Not Commerce
Most event plugins assume every registration is a paid sale. Churches need something different.
Live Event Seating works for faith communities specifically:
- Free RSVP & Ticket Registration — Collect “Going / Not Going” responses or issue free digital passes with no WooCommerce required.
- Seat selection for special services — Let families pick their pew or seat for weddings, funerals, and holiday services.
- Multi-Date Events — Attach a recurring schedule (every Sunday, holiday series) to a single seating layout.
- Accessibility marking — Clearly mark wheelchair and companion seating.
- Central Attendee Dashboard & 1-Click Check-In — See who’s confirmed and check guests in at the door instantly, with CSV export for your records.
You get real attendance visibility without forcing a commerce platform onto a non-commercial event.
No Platform Fees — Even on Free Events
| Tickets Sold | Avg Price | Platform Fees (Eventbrite-style) | Live Event Seating | You Keep |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | $15 | $323 | $0–$194.99 | $323–$128 |
| 1,500 | $15 | $968 | $0–$194.99 | $968–$773 |
| 3,000 | $15 | $1,935 | $0–$194.99 | $1,935–$1,740 |
(Figures illustrative for paid special events like fundraiser dinners or holiday concerts. Free RSVP events run entirely free on the Lite version.)
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What Church Administrators Ask Us
Can we collect RSVPs for free events without needing WooCommerce?
Yes. The free Lite version includes a full RSVP and Free Tickets system — capacity limits, seat selection, and automated confirmation emails, with no WooCommerce required.
Can we assign specific seating for weddings, funerals, or holiday services?
Yes. Build a seating map for your sanctuary and let guests or staff assign specific seats for any special service.
Can we check in guests quickly at the door?
Yes. Use 1-Click Check-In from the Attendee Dashboard, or the QR scanner for larger events.
Can we set up a recurring chart for every Sunday service?
Yes. Multi-Date Events let you attach a full recurring schedule to one seating layout, so you don’t rebuild it weekly.
Can we limit how many people one family registers to keep events fair?
Yes. Set a Max Tickets Per Submission limit per event, alongside an overall capacity cap for safety compliance.
Two Ways to Get Started
Option 1 — Build it yourself
Most churches are live within 30 minutes. Install the free Lite plugin and build your sanctuary layout with the drag-and-drop builder — no WooCommerce needed for RSVP events.
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Option 2 — Done-For-You setup
Send us a sketch or photo of your sanctuary layout. Our team builds a ready-to-import seating template within 48 hours.
Real Communities, Real Results
“This is a really great plugin that works very well and delivers exactly what it promises… my end client is very happy with the final result.”
— Anna, via WordPress.org review
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we need WooCommerce to use this?
No. Free events, RSVP registration, and seat reservations work fully without WooCommerce. It’s only needed if you later sell paid tickets.
Can we export our attendee list for safety or records?
Yes. One-click CSV export with names, emails, seat numbers, and check-in status.
Is there a free version?
Yes. Live Event Seating Lite is completely free on WordPress.org, including RSVP and free-ticket tools.
Does any attendee data leave our server?
No. Everything runs inside your own WordPress database — no third-party platform holds your congregation’s data.
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Or see Pro features for larger events and ticketed fundraisers.