EventON is a WordPress event calendar plugin that displays events in a clean, filterable month calendar grid with popup event details. Instead of navigating to a separate event page, visitors click on a date to see events, then click on an event tile to view full details in a popup modal. The calendar supports single-day events, multi-day events, recurring events, and all-day events with custom colors and icons per event type. The plugin uses a calendar-first approach where the calendar is the primary interface, unlike The Events Calendar Pro which focuses on list and grid views. This makes EventON particularly well-suited for sites where the calendar is a central feature — music venues, conference organizers, and community event boards.
EventON stores events as a custom post type with dedicated meta fields for event dates, times, location, and organizer data. It supports event filtering by category, location, and custom taxonomies, with Ajax-based filter updates.
Competitive Features
- Month calendar view — clean calendar grid with event dots on dates and popup details on click
- Event popup layout — event details displayed in customizable popup cards with images, maps, and buttons
- Multi-day events — span events across multiple days with proper calendar display
- Recurring events — daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly recurring events with end date options
- Event filtering — filter by event type, category, location, or custom taxonomy with Ajax updates
- Custom event colors — per-event-type color coding for visual calendar organization
- Google Maps integration — display event location on an embedded Google Map in the event popup
Key Features
- Calendar layout — customizable month grid with event indicators, navigation arrows, and today button
- Event cards — configurable popup card layout with featured image, description, time, location, and buttons
- Event types — categorize events with custom taxonomies and visual color assignments per type
- Location management — manage event locations with address, Google Maps coordinates, and venue details
- Organizer profiles — event organizer pages with biography, photo, and contact information
- Calendar widget — sidebar widget showing upcoming events with customizable number of events
- Single event page — dedicated event page templates for detailed event information when needed
Comparison with Competitors
EventON vs The Events Calendar Pro
| Aspect | EventON | The Events Calendar Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Primary view | Month calendar (popup) | List, grid, month |
| Event details | Popup modal | Separate page |
| Recurring events | Yes | Yes |
| Filtering | Ajax-based | Page reload |
| Widgets | Upcoming events | Upcoming events |
| Add-ons available | Yes (maps, tickets) | Yes (tickets, community) |
Bottom line: EventON is better for sites where the calendar is the main feature and visitors browse events by date. The Events Calendar Pro is better for sites that need detailed event pages, ticket sales, and community event submissions.
Recommended Stack: EventON displays your event calendar. For ticket sales integration, combine it with WooCommerce Subscriptions for recurring event membership packages.
Official Changelog
Version 2.5.8
Release Date: September 10, 2026
- Fixed: Moved admin permission creation into activation hook.
- Fixed: Role permission for EVO_Taxonomies_editor() limited to admin only.
Version 2.5.7
Release Date: September 3, 2026
- Fixed: Undefined $ri error on frontend.
- Updated: handlebars.js library to version 4.7.9.
Version 2.5.6
Release Date: August 14, 2026
- Fixed: Target blank links to have proper rel attributes.
- Fixed: Date of 3 characters on custom date not working.
- Fixed: Virtual event link redirecting to admin page.
- Updated: Calendar header month year separate HTML elements.
- Updated: Event edit page repeating type column moved to event name.
- Updated: Get directions to use transportation modes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does EventON display event details?
Events are displayed in popup cards that appear when a visitor clicks on an event from the calendar grid. The popup contains event details like description, date, time, location map, and organizer info. You can customize which fields appear in the popup.
Can EventON handle recurring events?
Yes. EventON supports daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly recurrence patterns. You can set an end date for the recurrence series and exclude specific dates for holidays or cancellations.
Does EventON support event filtering?
Yes. Visitors can filter events by event type, category, location, or custom taxonomy. Filtering uses Ajax, so the calendar updates without page reload. Multiple filters can be applied simultaneously.
Can I embed the calendar in a widget?
Yes. EventON includes a sidebar widget that displays upcoming events with thumbnails, dates, and links. You can configure the number of events displayed and what information to show.
Is EventON SEO-friendly?
Yes. Events have their own single event pages with SEO-friendly URLs, meta descriptions, and schema markup. The calendar itself is accessible to search engines for indexing event dates and descriptions.
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