The Events Calendar Addon (part of The Newsletter Plugin) is a specialized bridge designed to pull event data from The Events Calendar by StellarWP directly into your email newsletters. It eliminates the need for manual copy-pasting by providing a dedicated “Events” block for the Newsletter visual composer.
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Key Technical Specifications
The addon functions as a bridge between two major WordPress ecosystems. Here are the core specifications:
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Integration Basis: Designed specifically for The Events Calendar (tested primarily with the free version).
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Editor Support: Adds a native Events Block to the Newsletter Drag & Drop Composer.
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Automation Compatibility: Fully compatible with the Automated Addon to generate recurring (daily/weekly/monthly) event digests.
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Targeting: Supports filtering by Event Categories so you can send specific event types to segmented lists.
Core Features & Functionality
| Feature | Description |
| Visual Composer Block | A dedicated drag-and-drop block that automatically lists upcoming events. |
| Dynamic Extraction | Pulls the Event Title, Date, Time, Venue/Location, and Featured Image automatically. |
| Layout Control | Choose between one-column or two-column layouts for event listings. |
| Custom Sorting | Order events by time: “Near to Far” (soonest first) or “Far to Near.” |
| Display Toggles | Individually turn on/off the display of images, event excerpts, buttons, locations, and timestamps. |
| Smart Automation | When used with the “Automated” addon, it can be set to cancel a scheduled newsletter if no new events are found, preventing duplicate emails. |
Important Constraints
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Pro Data Limitations: By default, the block extracts standard event fields. It may not natively pull custom fields or advanced metadata from The Events Calendar PRO (like recurring event rules or custom attributes) without custom coding.
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Styling: While the block is customizable within the composer (fonts, colors, button styles), it follows the global styling rules of your Newsletter template.
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Recurring Events: The addon treats each instance of a recurring event as a distinct entry in the list, as provided by the calendar’s database.
Requirements
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WordPress (Version 5.8 or higher recommended).
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The Newsletter Plugin (The core free plugin).
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The Events Calendar (The free core plugin by StellarWP).
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The Events Calendar Addon (Included in the Newsletter Plugin’s Premium/Professional plans).
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