Free events calendar for one-off and recurring events, with Google Calendar sync and one-click import from The Events Calendar or Events Manager.
Alternatives to Open Source Event Calendar
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Relevant replacements
WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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icalndrv1.0.0
Import one or more iCal (.ics) feeds and display their events via shortcode or widget, with layout presets and a calendar view.
CalDav Calendar Viewerv1.0.0
Displays events from iCal (.ics) feeds in a responsive list. Supports recurring events, multiple feeds with Basic Auth and encrypted credentials.
Bezugssysteme ICS Feedv1.7.1
Display external ICS/iCalendar feeds as accessible calendar cards via shortcode, Gutenberg block, or widget. Supports recurring events.
Display public Google Calendar feeds as a fully customizable month, week or day calendar. No API key, no OAuth, no iframe.
Xylus WP Event Aggregator: Easy way to import Eventbrite events, MeetUp events, Social site Events into your WordPress Event Calendar.
Events Optimizerv2.5.4
Use AI to create event, venue, and organizer descriptions, import Google Events, enrich data, remove duplicates, and automate workflows.
ProEventsWPv1.1.1
Create events, design native WordPress event feeds, and publish calendars with filters, daily schedules, maps, and calendar downloads.
WebCalendarv1.4.6
A modern calendar plugin with recurring events, iCal import/export, holiday imports, Gutenberg blocks, and access control.
Bearius Calendarv1.2.0
A fast, good-looking events calendar for sites with many events. Recurring events, .ics feeds, The Events Calendar import and Event schema.