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Ultimate Event Manager

Manage events via front-end form and custom posts.

by Akash Kumar Bhowmik · github.com/akashbhowmik54/event-manager

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Install

Download source zip No release zip yet

This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.

Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:

wp plugin install https://github.com/akashbhowmik54/event-manager/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
No built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
Readme github.com/akashbhowmik54/event-manager ↗

Manage and display events easily with front-end submission and category organization.

Description

Ultimate Event Manager is a lightweight WordPress plugin that allows you to create, manage, and display events on your site. Users can submit events from the front-end, and administrators can manage them from the WordPress dashboard.

Features:

  • Custom Post Type for Events
  • Event Categories taxonomy
  • Front-end submission form with AJAX/REST API
  • Event meta fields: Organizer, Date & Time, Participants, Location, Notes, Description, Feature Image
  • Automatically sets a placeholder image if no image is uploaded
  • Responsive archive and single event templates
  • WP REST API integration for event submission
  • Smooth user-friendly messages after form submission

Installation

  1. Upload the ultimate-event-manager folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
  3. Add [event_submission_form] shortcode to any page to display the event submission form.
  4. Visit the Events archive page to view submitted events.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can users submit events without logging in?

No, users must be logged in to submit an event. Guests will see a message prompting them to log in.

How can I display the event form on a page?

Use the shortcode [event_submission_form] in the editor where you want the form to appear.

Can I edit submitted events?

Yes, administrators can edit all fields of submitted events from the WordPress dashboard, including the event category.

Does it support feature images?

Yes, users can upload a feature image while submitting an event. If no image is uploaded, a default placeholder will be shown.

Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • Custom Post Type: Event
  • Taxonomy: Event Categories
  • Front-end submission form via REST API
  • Meta fields: Organizer, Date & Time, Participants, Location, Notes, Description
  • Feature image support with placeholder
  • Responsive single and archive templates

Upgrade Notice

1.0.0

Initial release of Ultimate Event Manager. All features are included.

Additional Notes

  • For better performance, use a caching plugin if your site has many events.

Credits

Developed by Akash Kumar Bhowmik.