VentoCalendar

A lightweight and intuitive events calendar plugin for WordPress.

Author:	Alberto Gato Otero (profile at wordpress.org)
WordPress version required:	5.0
WordPress version tested:	6.9.1
Plugin version:	1.1.4
Added to WordPress repository:	09-01-2026
Last updated:	08-02-2026
Rating, %:	100
Rated by:	2
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Total downloads:	475
Active installs:	20+
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VentoCalendar is a powerful yet simple WordPress plugin for creating and managing events. It provides an intuitive interface for adding events with start and end dates, customizable colors, and an interactive calendar view.

Free and privacy-friendly plugin: No ads, no tracking, no external services required. All your event data stays on your server. Developed with WordPress coding standards and best practices in mind.

Features

Custom Event Post Type – Dedicated post type for events with all WordPress features
Date & Time Management – Easy-to-use datetime picker for start and end dates
Color Coding – Assign custom colors to events for better visual organization
Interactive Calendar – Beautiful calendar with selectable view type (monthly calendar or event list), with “Add to my calendar” buttons for Google Calendar and Apple Calendar.
Layout Options – Choose between basic, compact, or clean layouts to customize the calendar appearance
Gutenberg Blocks – Two custom blocks for displaying calendars and event information
Shortcodes – Flexible shortcodes for displaying calendars and event information anywhere
REST API – Built-in REST API endpoints for custom integrations
Responsive Design – Fully responsive calendar that works on all devices
Internationalization Ready – Fully translatable with .pot file included

Gutenberg Blocks

Calendar Block – Show a monthly calendar view with all your events
Event Info Block – Display event date and time information using your WordPress date/time formats

Shortcodes

[ventocalendar-calendar] – Display full calendar view
[ventocalendar-start-date] – Display event start date
[ventocalendar-end-date] – Display event end date
[ventocalendar-start-time] – Display event start time
[ventocalendar-end-time] – Display event end time

All shortcodes use the date and time formats configured in Settings General.

Perfect For

Community organizations
Event venues
Churches and religious organizations
Schools and universities
Business event calendars
Conference websites
Workshop and class schedules

Privacy & Compliance

VentoCalendar is designed with privacy and WordPress.org guidelines in mind:

License

GPLv2 or later – This plugin is free software licensed under the GNU General Public License v2 or later
Designed to comply with WordPress.org guidelines
All code is open source and available for review

No Obfuscated Code

All JavaScript, PHP, and CSS code is readable and unminified
No build process or compilation required
All source code is human-readable and editable
No hidden functionality or encrypted code

No External Services Required

Self-hosted solution – All functionality runs on your WordPress server
No mandatory third-party services or API keys required
Vue.js library is bundled with the plugin and loaded locally (no CDN).
No external accounts, subscriptions, or paid services needed

No Advertising

The plugin does not display advertisements in the WordPress admin area or on the frontend.
No affiliate links or sponsored content are included.
All features are available without promotional notices or upsells.

Privacy Friendly

The plugin does not collect, track, or transmit user data to external services
No analytics, tracking scripts, or cookies are added by the plugin
Event data is stored locally in the WordPress database and remains under the site owner’s control
The plugin operates entirely within the WordPress environment without external communication

What Data is Stored

Event information (titles, descriptions, dates, colors) – stored in WordPress database
All data remains on your server under your control
No external communication or data sharing

Developer Notes

Architecture

The plugin follows WordPress Plugin Boilerplate architecture with a centralized loader system. All hooks are registered through the main plugin class.

REST API

Endpoint: GET /wp-json/ventocalendar/v1/events

Parameters:
* start (optional) – Start date filter (Y-m-d format)
* end (optional) – End date filter (Y-m-d format)

Response: Array of event objects with id, title, dates, times, color, and permalink.

File Structure

admin/ – Admin-specific functionality (PHP, JS, CSS)
public/ – Public-facing functionality (PHP, JS, CSS)
includes/ – Core plugin classes
includes/blocks/ – Gutenberg block classes
includes/cpt/ – Custom post type definitions
languages/ – Translation files

Development

No build process required. All files are unminified and ready for direct editing. The plugin uses standard WordPress enqueue functions for all assets.

Donations

This plugin is free. Donations are voluntary support for its development.

If you find VentoCalendar useful, you can support its development here: Donate via Ko-fi

Support

For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit the plugin’s support forum on WordPress.org.

Credits

Built using WordPress Plugin Boilerplate
Calendar powered by Vue.js

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FAQ

How do I display the calendar on my website?

You can display the calendar in three ways:
1. Use the Gutenberg block “VentoCalendar Calendar” in the block editor
2. Use the shortcode [ventocalendar-calendar] in any post or page
3. Add it directly to your theme template using do_shortcode('[ventocalendar-calendar]')

Can I customize the date and time formats?

Yes! The plugin uses the date and time formats configured in your WordPress Settings General. All events, blocks, and shortcodes automatically use these formats for consistency across your site. To change the formats, simply update them in your WordPress general settings.

Are the events shown in chronological order?

Yes, events are automatically sorted by date in the calendar view and REST API responses.

Can I have multi-day events?

Absolutely! Events can span multiple days. Simply set different start and end dates, and the calendar will display them as horizontal bars spanning the date range.

Is the plugin translation ready?

Yes! The plugin includes a .pot file for translations and follows WordPress internationalization best practices. Both PHP and JavaScript strings are translatable.

Does it work with my theme?

VentoCalendar is designed to work with any properly coded WordPress theme. The calendar uses minimal, theme-neutral styling that adapts to your site’s design.

Can I customize the event colors?

Yes! Each event has a color picker that lets you choose any color. Events are displayed with their assigned colors in the calendar view.

How do I show event information automatically?

Go to VentoCalendar Settings and check “Automatically display event information on single event pages”. You can choose whether to display the start and end times. Date and time formats use the WordPress general settings.

Is there an API for developers?

Yes! The plugin includes REST API endpoints at /wp-json/ventocalendar/v1/events for retrieving events.

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