The Events Calendar Pro Filter Bar Addon

Description

The Events Calendar Pro – Filter Bar Add-on (GPL)

The Events Calendar Pro – Filter Bar Add-on adds a powerful, user-friendly filtering interface to your The Events Calendar / Events Calendar Pro views. Let visitors quickly refine events by category, tag, venue, organizer, day, price, and more—without friction. Distributed by wpshop.net under the GPL license with lifetime free updates and limited email support, it’s a must-have for high-traffic calendars.

✨ Feature Highlights

• ✅ Faceted Filter Bar: add checkboxes, selects, and toggles for fast event discovery
• ✅ Filter by anything: categories, tags, venues, organizers, day/time, cost, featured, and more
• ✅ Works across views: Month, List, Day, Photo, Map (theme & view dependent)
• ✅ Drag-and-drop filter ordering for custom UX
• ✅ AJAX-friendly filtering experience for snappy results
• ✅ Mobile-ready off-canvas/collapsible panels
• ✅ Developer hooks & CSS classes for deep customization
• ✅ Elementor/Gutenberg compatible via shortcodes & widgets

📖 Detailed Overview

The Filter Bar Add-on gives your audience precise control over large event listings. Add a compact, configurable toolbar above your calendar so visitors can combine multiple filters—e.g., “Free workshops this weekend at Downtown Venue.” Configure which filters appear, their order, defaults, and behavior. It integrates seamlessly with The Events Calendar and Events Calendar Pro views, improving navigation and conversion for conferences, universities, municipalities, venues, churches, and membership sites.

📊 Comparison Table

Capability	Filter Bar Add-on	Basic Calendar Only
Multi-criteria filtering	✔ Categories, tags, venue, organizer, cost, day, etc.	✖ Single search or limited taxonomy links
UX controls (order/visibility)	✔ Drag-and-drop filter arrangement	✖ Not available
Mobile/off-canvas panel	✔ Optimized for small screens	✖ Basic lists only
AJAX-friendly refresh	✔ Faster browsing	✖ Full-page reloads
GPL usage & updates	✔ Unlimited sites + lifetime updates	✖ License-limited elsewhere

⚙️ Installation Guide

1. Prerequisites: Install & activate The Events Calendar (and Events Calendar Pro for Pro views).
2. Download Filter Bar Add-on (GPL) from your wpshop.net account.
3. In WordPress, go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin and upload events-calendar-filter-bar.zip.
4. Click Install Now, then Activate.
5. Navigate to Events → Settings → Filters to enable, order, and configure filter types.
6. View your calendar (Month/List/Day/Map/Photo) to confirm the Filter Bar displays and refine styling if needed.

📜 Licensing Information

Provided by wpshop.net under the GPL (General Public License):

• ✔ Use on unlimited personal & client sites
• ✔ Lifetime free updates included
• ✔ Limited support via email (no custom development)
• ✔ 100% original, safe GPL files — not nulled

❓ FAQs

1) Do I need Events Calendar Pro?

The Filter Bar works with The Events Calendar, and also enhances Pro views (Month, Week, Photo, Map). Pro is recommended for advanced layouts.

2) Which filters are available?

Common options include Categories, Tags, Date/Day, Venue, Organizer, Cost/Price, Featured, and custom taxonomies (where applicable).

3) Will it work with my theme/page builder?

Yes, it follows plugin standards and works with most well-coded themes. You can embed calendar views via shortcodes/blocks in Gutenberg/Elementor.

4) Is it mobile-friendly?

Yes. The Filter Bar collapses or opens off-canvas on small screens for a clean, touch-friendly experience.

5) Can I reorder or hide certain filters?

Absolutely—use the settings screen to enable/disable filters and drag them into the order you want.

🚀 Why Choose The Events Calendar Pro – Filter Bar Add-on?

Because findability drives attendance. This add-on upgrades your calendar into a faceted search experience, helping visitors pinpoint the right events faster—boosting RSVPs, ticket sales, and member engagement. With GPL freedom, lifetime updates, and an installation that takes minutes, it’s an essential upgrade for any serious events site.

👉 Get The Events Calendar Pro – Filter Bar Add-on from wpshop.net today and give your audience a fast, elegant way to discover the perfect event.