Event CLNDR
An uncomplicated event manager with a highly customisable (developer-friendly) front-end calendar utilising CLNDR.js.
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 6
- Active installs
- 70+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 3 Jan 2018
- Added
- Oct 2016
- Requires WP
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- WP 4.7.35
- Downloads
- 6,152
Our analysis
AI-assistedEvent CLNDR is a WordPress plugin that provides a fully featured event calendar for your site. It allows you to create and modify different displays of events using an easy-to-use interface, with options to customise the appearance through a master stylesheet. The plugin is suitable for users who want a straightforward event management solution without relying on third-party services.
The plugin includes a simple event manager and comes with pre-configured calendar instances, making it accessible for non-developers. You can use shortcodes to embed the calendar in pages, posts, or widgets, and it offers flexibility for developers through customisation options.
Best for: This plugin suits users looking for a simple event calendar solution for their WordPress site.
What it does well
- ✓Fully featured event calendar
- ✓Includes a simple event manager
- ✓Pre-configured calendar instances available
- ✓Customisable through a master stylesheet
- ✓Shortcode support for easy embedding
Where it falls short
- •Last updated in January 2018
- •Tested only up to WordPress 4.7.35
- •Directory score of 46/100 indicates potential issues
Verdict
Event CLNDR offers a practical option for managing events on WordPress, but its age and low directory score may raise concerns for some users.
From the developer
i4nd90's own description of Event CLNDR, lightly tidied.
A handsome, fully featured event calendar for your WordPress site. Developers: look no further, the highly appraised CLNDR.js is now here at your disposal on WordPress straight out of the box. Tweak the CLNDR.js options and fine-tune the master stylesheet and Bob’s your uncle – a painlessly elegant calendar for use in any page/post or widget. With a simple event manager bundled in, you’ll be on your way in seconds without the need of any third party apps or services trying to charge a premium just for the use of the sidebar widget.
Usage
Use the Instances page to create and modify different displays of your events. Based on the name you chose for your instance, a shortcode will be generated (and shown in the table) for use in any page, post or “Text” widget content field. Each instance can each have a different CLNDR.js template and include more JS options, so the event display could range from a full calendar to a text list of each event.
Not a developer?
Not to worry, the plugin comes pre-shipped with a couple of front-end calendar instances to get you on your way. For most people, the default options won’t need editing, and all that will need to be done is to edit the master stylesheet to change the colours to match your theming. If you don’t know CSS, this is a great opportunity to get your fingers very slightly dirty – the section of the stylesheet you’ll want to edit is fully commented with which colours do what.