EventOn CSV Event Importer Add-on

Adding events one at a time takes a long time when a calendar is large or when you are moving events over from another platform. This add-on lets you prepare the data in a spreadsheet and import it in one pass. Dates, locations, organizers and custom fields can all be carried in the CSV, so the finished events match what you planned.

The import runs in the background using AJAX, and you see status updates while it works. That lets you keep working during a large batch. You can also include event IDs in the file to update events that already exist, which avoids duplicates. Repeating events are supported too. Developers can add their own import fields through WordPress actions and filters. The add-on works alongside the core EventON plugin.

Features

• Bulk import from CSV: Upload a CSV file and add many events to your EventON calendar in one run, instead of entering each event manually.
• Background AJAX importing: Events are processed in the background, and real-time status notifications show progress so you can keep working during larger imports.
• Update existing events: Include event IDs in your CSV to update events already in the calendar. This keeps details current and prevents duplicate entries.
• Repeat event support: Import recurring events using repeat event variables. The add-on also handles the extended time type, set with extend_type values dl, ml or yl.
• Custom fields handling: Add and manage custom event fields by using specially formatted columns in your CSV, so your own event data comes along with each import.
• Core event details: Bring in details such as dates, locations and organizers from your spreadsheet, which helps when migrating events from other platforms.
• Pluggable actions and filters: Developers can use WordPress actions and filters to support additional import fields and adjust the import process to their own workflow.
• Works with EventON: The add-on runs alongside the core EventON plugin and adds CSV import to the calendar you already manage.

Best for

• Event managers migrating events from another platform
• Organizers who maintain large EventON calendars
• Developers customizing import fields for client sites