Event Widgets for Communities
Build excitement before, during, and after your events.
FEATURED WIDGETS
The right widgets for your needs
Each widget is fully customizable, responsive, and embeds on any platform in seconds. Free to start, no coding required.
Event Listings
List and manage upcoming events with a filterable, mobile-friendly board. Add dates, venues, tickets, and descriptions.
Try Event Listings Free
Countdown Bar
Build anticipation with customizable countdown timers to your event or launch day. Sitewide visibility keeps the excitement high.
Try Countdown Bar Free
Bracket Maker
Run bracket tournaments and competitions with an automated bracket widget. Perfect for sports leagues, gaming, and community events.
Try Bracket Maker Free
Announcements
Push important updates site-wide with notification bars and announcement widgets. Schedule messages for specific dates.
Try Announcements Free
Stories
Share updates, highlights, and recaps with story-style cards. Keep your community engaged between events with bite-sized content.
Try Stories Free
Spinning Wheel
Gamify attendance with incentivized spin-to-win promotions. Give attendees prizes, discounts, or exclusive access.
Try Spinning Wheel FreeWHY COMMON NINJA
Built for results, not just features
List and manage upcoming events with a filterable, mobile-friendly board
Build anticipation with customizable countdown timers to launch or event day
Run bracket tournaments and competitions with an automated bracket widget
Push important updates site-wide with notification bars and story-style cards
Gamify attendance with incentivized spin-to-win promotions
WORKS EVERYWHERE
Embed on any platform
Common Ninja widgets work out-of-the-box with every major website builder and e-commerce platform. One embed code, every platform.
Ready to level up your event engagement?
All Common Ninja widgets are free to start. No coding required, no credit card needed.
Browse All WidgetsHOW IT WORKS
Get started in 3 simple steps
No account needed to explore. Pick a widget, customize it, and embed it on your site in under a minute.
Browse widgets
Explore 200+ widgets organized by category, or search for exactly what you need. Every widget has a live preview.
Customize
Use the visual editor to match your brand colors, fonts, and layout. No coding needed, just point and click.
Embed
Copy the embed code and paste it into WordPress or any other platform. Your widget is live in seconds.
USE CASES
How event organizers use Common Ninja
Conference or summit promotion
List all sessions on an event board, run a sitewide countdown to opening day, and push schedule updates with announcement bars. Attendees always know what is happening next.
Sports league tournament
Run a bracket tournament with automated seeding, scoring, and progression. Fans follow along in real-time on your website or embedded on social.
Post-event engagement
Share event highlights with story-style cards and recap galleries. Keep your audience engaged between events with fresh content.
Attendee prize giveaway
Set up a spin-to-win wheel at registration or on your event page. Award discounts, swag, or VIP upgrades to build excitement.
WIDGET GUIDE
Which widgets are right for you?
Choose the right widgets based on your event type and engagement goals.
| Widget | Best For | Key Feature | Try It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Event Listings | Promoting upcoming events | Filterable board with dates | Try Free |
| Countdown Bar | Building anticipation | Sitewide countdown timer | Try Free |
| Bracket Maker | Tournaments and competitions | Automated brackets and scoring | Try Free |
| Announcements | Schedule updates and notices | Sticky bars, scheduling | Try Free |
| Stories | Highlights and recaps | Story-style cards with media | Try Free |
| Spinning Wheel | Prize giveaways | Customizable prizes and triggers | Try Free |
RESULTS
What event organizers achieve with Common Ninja
Countdown timers and event boards create urgency and make signup easy
Bracket tournaments and competitions drive repeat visits and social sharing
Stories and updates keep your community coming back between events
Gamified promotions and prizes incentivize registration and show-up rates
INTEGRATIONS
How to add widgets to WordPress
The same process works on 200+ platforms. Here is how to get started on WordPress.
- Sign up for a free Common Ninja account and choose an event widget from the library.
- Add your event details, bracket entries, or countdown date using the visual editor.
- Customize colors and branding to match your event or organization.
- Copy the embed code and paste it into your event website, WordPress page, or any platform.
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