PostLists-Extension EC3
This PostLists Extension provides orderby options, conditions and placeholders for the events created with Event Calendar 3 to be used for each post within PostLists lists.
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About PostLists-Extension EC3
From the official readme · v2.1.1Description
This PostLists Extension provides orderby options, conditions and placeholders for the events created with Event Calendar 3 to be used for each post within PostLists lists.
The following placeholders can be used, if this plugin is activated:
%ec3_shedule% will get replaced to the event calendar start-datetime and the end-datetime of the current post.
%ec3_shedule_date% will get replaced to the event calendarstart-date and the end-date.
%ec3_shedule_time% will get replaced to the event calendarstart-time and the end-time.
%ec3_shedule_start% will get replaced to the event calendarstart-datetime.
%ec3_shedule_start_date% will get replaced to the event calendarstart-date.
%ec3_shedule_start_time% will get replaced to the event calendarstart-time.
%ec3_shedule_end% will get replaced to the event calendarend-datetime.
%ec3_shedule_end_date% will get replaced to the event calendarend-date.
%ec3_shedule_end_time% will get replaced to the event calendarend-time.
Separator in ec3-placeholders for multiple events at one post can be configured per list.
Provided Filters:
Show only posts with events.
Show only posts with event start time in the past/future.
Show only posts with event end time in the past/future.
OrderBy Options: ec3_start, ec3_end.
It is possible to configure a list to show a post multiple times in list per assigned event.
Plugin Website: http://www.rene-ade.de/inhalte/wordpress-plugin-postlists-extension-ec3.html
PostLists
This Plugin “ple-ec3” is a PostLists-Extension: You need the WordPress plugin “PostLists” to use it!
You can download the WordPress Plugin “PostLists” here:
http://www.rene-ade.de/inhalte/wordpress-plugin-postlists.html
PostLists is a Plugin for WordPress to add configurable dynamic lists of posts via simple placeholders to a page, post or to your sidebar. PostLists itself can also be extended via other WordPress Plugins (called PostLists Extensions) to add further functionallity to PostLists.
PostLists Extensions
You will find a list of all know extensions for the WordPress Plugin PostLists here:
http://www.rene-ade.de/inhalte/wordpress-plugin-postlists-extensions.html
Installation
Install and activate the WordPress plugins “PostLists” and “Event Calendar 3” first if you have not already done!
Event Calendar: http://wpcal.firetree.net/
PostLists: http://www.rene-ade.de/inhalte/wordpress-plugin-postlists.html
Installation of this PostLists-Extension: Upload the folder “ple-ec3” (with all files and subfolders) to your plugins directory (“/wp-content/plugins/”). Then activate the plugin “PostLists-Extension EC3” in your WordPress admin panel.
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Is PostLists-Extension EC3 free?
Yes. PostLists-Extension EC3 is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is PostLists-Extension EC3 safe to use in 2026?
PostLists-Extension EC3 shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use PostLists-Extension EC3?
PostLists-Extension EC3 is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,509 times since it launched in May 2008. It was downloaded 57 times in the last 30 days.
When was PostLists-Extension EC3 last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.1, was released on June 19, 2009 (17 years ago).
Who makes PostLists-Extension EC3?
PostLists-Extension EC3 is developed and maintained by reneade.
What are the best alternatives to PostLists-Extension EC3?
The most popular alternatives to PostLists-Extension EC3 are List category posts (80K+ installs), Media Library Assistant (70K+ installs) and PublishPress Taxonomies (40K+ installs).
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