Weblink Event Calendar
A simple, color-coded event calendar for WordPress. Add events and display them anywhere with a shortcode.
Use with caution
Weblink Event Calendar works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Weblink Event Calendar stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| calendar | >100 |
| category | >100 |
| event calendar | >100 |
| events | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
About Weblink Event Calendar
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Weblink Event Calendar lets you manage a calendar of events and display it on your site with a simple shortcode. Every event is shown with the calendar’s own color, so visitors can spot it at a glance.
This plugin includes:
- One customizable category (name + color) for all your events
- Unlimited events, single-day or multi-day, with optional notes
- A responsive, front-end monthly calendar view via the
[eacal_calendar]shortcode - Bulk delete for events from the admin list
- A clean admin UI with a color picker
Upgrade to PRO
Need more than one category, CSV import/export, or multilingual support? Easy Calendar PRO by Weblink adds:
- Multiple color-coded categories
- CSV import/export for categories and events, with duplicate detection
- WPML compatibility, to translate event titles and notes across languages
- Priority support and updates
How it works
- Customize your calendar’s category (name + color) under Weblink Event Calendar → Categoria.
- Add events under Weblink Event Calendar → Events: title, single day or date range, optional notes.
- Paste
[eacal_calendar]into any page or post to display the calendar.
Visitors see a monthly grid with color-coded events and a tooltip with the event details on hover.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/weblink-event-calendardirectory, or install the plugin directly through the WordPress plugins screen. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
- Go to Weblink Event Calendar in the admin menu to create your categories and add events.
- Insert the
[eacal_calendar]shortcode into any page or post.
Frequently asked questions
How many categories can I create?
This plugin manages one category, which you can fully customize (name and color). Multiple categories are available in the PRO version.
Can I import events from a CSV file?
CSV import/export for categories and events is a PRO-only feature. In this plugin you add events one at a time from the admin screen.
Does this plugin work with WPML?
Basic multilingual compatibility (translating event titles and notes per language) is available in the PRO version only.
Where do I put the calendar on my site?
Add the [eacal_calendar] shortcode to any page, post, or widget area that supports shortcodes.
Does the plugin require WooCommerce or any other plugin?
No, Weblink Event Calendar has no external dependencies.
Changelog
First public release.
1.0.0
- Initial release: one customizable category, unlimited events (single day or date range), front-end calendar via
[eacal_calendar]shortcode, bulk delete for events.
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FAQ
Weblink Event Calendar: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Weblink Event Calendar free?
Yes. Weblink Event Calendar is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Weblink Event Calendar safe to use in 2026?
Weblink Event Calendar works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Weblink Event Calendar?
Weblink Event Calendar is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 147 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 60 times in the last 30 days.
Does Weblink Event Calendar work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Weblink Event Calendar up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.6 or newer.
What PHP version does Weblink Event Calendar need?
Weblink Event Calendar requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Weblink Event Calendar last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 28, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes Weblink Event Calendar?
Weblink Event Calendar is developed and maintained by weblinksrlvarese.
What are the best alternatives to Weblink Event Calendar?
The most popular alternatives to Weblink Event Calendar are The Events Calendar (600K+ installs), Events Manager (60K+ installs) and Timetable and Event Schedul… (30K+ installs).
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