Events: Calendar, Boxes, and List
A simple and powerful events manager plugin with multiple views: calendar, boxes, and list.
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Events: Calendar, Boxes, and Li… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Events: Calendar, Boxes, an… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| calendar | >100 |
| Event | >100 |
| events | >100 |
| organizer | >100 |
| schedule | >100 |
About Events: Calendar, Boxes, and List
From the official readme · v1.1.3Description
Events Plugin is an intuitive event management tool for WordPress. With multiple display options such as calendar view, boxes, and list view, it offers flexibility for showcasing upcoming events. You can easily add, edit, and manage events from the WordPress dashboard.
If you have any questions, you can contact us via email. tech@56degrees.co.uk
Key Features:
– Calendar view for easy date-based navigation.
– Box view for a grid-style layout.
– List view for a detailed event rundown.
– User-friendly event creation and management.
Perfect for businesses, community organizers, or anyone looking to display events in a clean, organized format.
Is there a tutorial for using the plugin?
Yes, you can watch our YouTube tutorial here: YouTube Tutorial
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.
Installation
- Upload the events-plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory, or install it automatically through the WordPress Plugins interface.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Navigate to ‘Events’ in the admin panel to start creating events.
- To display the calendar on your page, you can either add it via the Gutenberg block (Events view) or by using the shortcode [fsdpe_events_calendar] if you’re not using Gutenberg.
- The “Add to Calendar” block is automatically included on every event single page, displaying an image along with event details such as the time and description. If your site is not using Gutenberg or if you prefer, you can also add it manually using the shortcode [fsdpe_add_to_calendar id=”your-event-id”].
Frequently asked questions
How do I add an event?
Go to the ‘Events’ section in your WordPress dashboard, click ‘Add New’, and fill in the event details.
Can I customize the event views?
Yes, you can customize the calendar, boxes, and list views by adjusting the plugin settings or adding custom CSS.
When I visit the single page of an event, I get 404 error
To resolve the 404 error when accessing a single event page, please follow these steps to refresh your permalinks: 1.Navigate to your WordPress dashboard. 2.Go to Settings > Permalinks. 3.Without making any changes, click the Save Changes button. This action will regenerate your permalink structure and should resolve the 404 error.
I changed my color theme, but I don’t see the changes on the frontend. What should I do?
If you’ve updated your color theme but the changes aren’t visible on the frontend, please try clearing your cache to see if that helps.
Available shortcodes
[fsdpe_events_calendar] displays the calendar view, list, and card layouts. Use [fsdpe_events_calendar show-cards=”false”] to hide the card view; by default, this is set to true. The show-calendar option controls the visibility of the calendar view, while show-cards controls the visibility of the card view. The show-list option determines the visibility of the list view. You can set the number of events displayed in the card and list views using the events-per-page option, which defaults to 5. Example: [fsdpe_events_calendar show-list=”false” events-per-page=”10″] – this will display only…
Changelog
2025-02-19 Checking plugin for Wordpress 6.7.2
1.1.3
- 2026-02-13
- Calendar view not showing – fixed.
1.1.2
- 2026-02-12
- Added default view select
- Checking plugin for WordPress 6.9.1
1.1.1
- 2025-02-19
- Checking plugin for WordPress 6.7.2
1.1.0
- 2024-10-21
- Frontend styles fixed, save permalinks issue.
1.0.1
- 2024-10-08
- Frontend styles fixed.
1.0.0
- Initial release with calendar, boxes, and list views.
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FAQ
Events: Calendar, Boxes, and List: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Events: Calendar, Boxes, and Li… free?
Yes. Events: Calendar, Boxes, and Li… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Events: Calendar, Boxes, and Li… safe to use in 2026?
Events: Calendar, Boxes, and Li… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Events: Calendar, Boxes, and Li…?
Events: Calendar, Boxes, and Li… is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,049 times since it launched in October 2024. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.
Does Events: Calendar, Boxes, and Li… work with WordPress 7.1?
Events: Calendar, Boxes, and Li… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Events: Calendar, Boxes, and Li… need?
Events: Calendar, Boxes, and Li… requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Events: Calendar, Boxes, and Li… last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.3, was released on February 13, 2026 (8 months ago).
Who makes Events: Calendar, Boxes, and Li…?
Events: Calendar, Boxes, and Li… is developed and maintained by 56 Degrees.
What are the best alternatives to Events: Calendar, Boxes, and Li…?
The most popular alternatives to Events: Calendar, Boxes, and Li… are The Events Calendar (600K+ installs), Events Manager (60K+ installs) and Timetable and Event Schedul… (30K+ installs).
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