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WP FullCalendar
Uses the FullCalendar library to create a stunning calendar view of events, posts and other custom post types
The facts
- Rating
- 4.7★ from 96
- Active installs
- 8k+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 23 May 2026
- Added
- May 2012
- Requires WP
- 3.6
- Tested up to
- WP 7.0.4
- Downloads
- 211,196
Our analysis
AI-assistedWP FullCalendar is a WordPress plugin that integrates the FullCalendar jQuery library to display your posts or custom post types in a calendar format. It allows filtering by custom taxonomies such as categories and tags, and provides various views including month, week, and day.
The plugin is designed for users who want to showcase events or posts in a visually appealing calendar layout. It is particularly useful for developers due to its flexibility with hooks and filters, and it supports AJAX for dynamic content loading.
Best for: This plugin is suitable for websites that need to display events or posts in a calendar format.
What it does well
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
- ✓Supports custom post types and taxonomies
- ✓Offers month, week, and day views
- ✓Includes popout tooltips for post summaries
- ✓Integrates with Events Manager
Where it falls short
- •Limited information on future updates and features
- •No mention of compatibility with versions beyond WordPress 7.0.4
Verdict
WP FullCalendar provides a solid solution for displaying events in a calendar format, but users should be aware of its current limitations regarding future updates.
From the developer
Marcus (aka @msykes)'s own description of WP FullCalendar, lightly tidied.
FullCalendar is a free open source jQuery plugin by Adam Arshaw which generates a stunning calendar populated with your events.
This plugin combines the power of FullCalendar 3.x and WordPress to present your posts or any other custom post type in a calendar format, which can be filtered by custom taxonomies such as categories and tags.
Features
- AJAX powered
- Month/Week/Day views
- Style your calendar with dozens of themes or create your own with the jQuery ThemeRoller
- Filter by taxonomy, such as category, tag etc.
- Supports custom post types and custom taxonomies
- Popout/Tooltip post summaries and thumbnails when you hover over your calendar items.
- Integrates seamlessly with Events Manager
- Various hooks and filters for added flexibility for developers
Credits
- Big thank you to Michael Lynn who generously gave us this plugin namespace after deciding not to go through with his implementation. One less confusing name on the plugin repo!
- This plugin was originally created for Events Manager Pro, which has been moved over here so it can be used by the community for other post types. Support and maintenance is sponsored by proceeds from this premium plugin, so if you’re in need of a good Events plugin, give it a try!
Roadmap
Here’s a rough roadmap of where we’re heading, and will be ammended as time permits
- Move to FullCalendar 5.x library
- Remove jQuery dependency (due to 5.x transition and select boxes)
- Add Gutenberg blocks
- Add more native FullCalendar options to the settings page
- Add formats for custom post types (currently only possible with Events Manager)
- Colors for other taxonomies (currently only possible with Events Manager)
- Multiple post types on one calendar
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