The Events Calendar Community Events is a specialized add-on that enables user-submitted events on your website through a dedicated frontend submission form. This plugin allows site owners to manage community contributions while retaining full control over calendar moderation. It eliminates the need for contributors to access the WordPress admin dashboard.
WPExclusive members get access to Community Events as part of a full plugin and theme library — plans from $9.99/month. See the full The Events Calendar collection →
What Is The Events Calendar Community Events?
The Events Calendar Community Events is developed by The Events Calendar and is an events extension plugin for WordPress. It belongs to the events category on WPExclusive, alongside other tools for calendar management and ticketing.
The plugin solves the problem of manual data entry by delegating event creation to your community members. It is designed for local directories, venue owners, and organizations that want to crowdsource event listings without compromising site security.
The Events Calendar Community Events Features
The core feature set is built around secure, frontend data collection and administrative moderation workflows.
Frontend Event Submission
Users fill out a simple form to add events including titles, descriptions, dates, and times without admin access. The plugin provides standard event fields so contributors can provide high-quality data. You can further restrict submissions to existing venues and organizers or allow users to create new ones on the fly in the events setup.
Publishing and Access Control
Site administrators choose whether submitted events are published immediately or held as drafts for manual moderation. Settings allow you to require user registration before submission or permit anonymous entries with reCAPTCHA spam prevention. You also control whether users can edit or delete their events after they have been submitted to the calendar.
Organization and Notifications
Community Events integrates with your existing categories and tags, allowing users to select appropriate taxonomies from your predefined list. To keep admins informed, the plugin includes email notification alerts that trigger whenever a new event is submitted. This ensures quick turnaround times for moderated content.
Pricing
Check current pricing on the Community Events sales page — WPExclusive members access it as part of their plan.
| Plan | Price | Sites | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard License | $99/year | 1 Site | Plugin + Support |
| WPExclusive Membership | From $9.99/month | Unlimited | Community Events + full library |
For developers managing multiple sites, a WPExclusive membership covers Community Events plus hundreds of other plugins and themes — usually less than one premium license.
Latest Version
The plugin receives regular updates to ensure compatibility with the core calendar software. WPExclusive updates plugin files promptly after each release.
How to Install
- Download the Community Events .zip from your WPExclusive member account
- In WordPress: Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Select the .zip and click Install Now → Activate
- Navigate to Events → Settings → Community to configure your submission form URL
- Set your preferred moderation status for new submissions
Use Cases
Local Community and City Portals
Create a centralized hub where local businesses and residents can list their own happenings using an events calendar. This reduces administrative overhead while keeping the site content fresh and community-driven.
Multi-Venue Marketing Sites
Allow different venues to manage their own schedules on a shared platform. By giving each organizer a frontend login, they can update their specific dates without seeing the technical backend of the website.
Agencies and Developers Managing Multiple Client Sites
Deploy crowdsourced event functionality across various client projects without paying for individual site licenses using a WPExclusive membership. This approach is ideal for testing features before a full launch.
vs Alternatives
| Feature | Community Events | EventOn Action User | WP Eventin Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontend Submissions | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Draft Moderation | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| reCAPTCHA Support | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Starting Price | $99 | Contact Vendor | $59 |
| Available on WPExclusive | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
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Pros and Cons
✅ Strengths
- Eliminates the risk of giving users backend WordPress access for data entry
- Granular moderation controls allow for reviewing content before it goes live
- Seamless integration with the core Events Calendar architecture and views
⚠️ Limitations
- Requires the free core version of The Events Calendar to be installed and active
- Advanced features like recurring events in the submission form require the Pro version of the core plugin
- Developer auto-updates require an active license key. WPExclusive publishes updates manually when new versions are released.
Is The Events Calendar Community Events GPL Licensed?
Yes. The Events Calendar Community Events is distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) — the same license that governs WordPress itself. GPL gives any user the legal right to use, study, share, and redistribute the software. This is the legal framework that makes WPExclusive’s membership model possible.
WPExclusive distributes 100% original, unmodified files — the same release the developer publishes. No injected code, no alterations, no security risks.
Get The Events Calendar Community Events on WPExclusive
WPExclusive membership starts at $9.99/month, $87/year, or $149 lifetime — giving you The Events Calendar Community Events plus every plugin and theme in the library, on unlimited sites.
Explore the full The Events Calendar collection → or browse all WordPress plugins →
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Events Calendar Community Events do?
The Events Calendar Community Events is an events management extension. Community Events creates a secure frontend form so your users can submit events directly to your calendar, allowing you to moderate them before they appear live.
Is The Events Calendar Community Events free?
This is a premium add-on for the free core calendar. While the base calendar is free on WordPress.org, Community Events is a paid extension available via WPExclusive in plans from $9.99/month.
What is the latest version of The Events Calendar Community Events?
The plugin is actively maintained — WPExclusive members always receive the most current release as soon as it is available in the library.
How much does The Events Calendar Community Events cost?
The retail price is approximately $99 per year for a single site license. Via WPExclusive, it is included in plans from $9.99/month.
Is it legal to use The Events Calendar Community Events via WPExclusive?
The plugin is GPL licensed, which explicitly permits redistribution. WPExclusive provides original, unmodified files — fully within GPL terms.
What are the best alternatives to The Events Calendar Community Events?
The best alternatives include EventOn Action User Addon and WP Eventin Pro. All are available on WPExclusive within the same membership.
