BuddyPress Simple Events

Description

A simple Events plugin for BuddyPress or the BuddyBoss Platform.
This plugin allows members to create, edit and delete Events from their profile.

It:

• provides a tab on each members’ profile for front-end creation, editing and deletion
• has an option to use the Google Places API for creating locations
• has an option ro use Google Maps to show Event location
• creates a custom post type called ‘event’
• uses WP and BP templates that can be overloaded
• includes a widget

It does NOT have:

• ticketing
• calendars – BUT should work with any WP Calendar that supports assigning custom post types
• recurring events

If you would like support for…

• search
• a map showing all Events
• a Settings screen for Map options
• an end Date
• Images
• an Attending button
• an option for assignment to a Group

… then you may be interested in BuddyPress Simple Events Pro

For more plugins, please visit PhiloPress

Screenshots

Installation

1. Upload the zip on the Plugins > Add screen in wp-admin

2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress

3. Go to Settings -> BP Simple Events and enter your Google Maps API Key. If you don’t have a Key – See the FAQ

FAQ

Do I need a Google Maps API Key?

Yes, if you select to use that option. If you need help, read this tutorial Google Maps API Key

I created a future event but it shows only in Archive folder

This is due to a difference between English and European preference re date format.

The fix is simple.
Open this file in a text editor:
bp-simple-events-pro/inc/js/events.js

Find: dateFormat: ‘DD, MM d, yy’

For Europe, change it to: dateFormat: ‘dd-mm-yy’ Or whatever you prefer

You will then need to :
* upload the edited events.js file
* clear your browser cache ( just the files ) to insure that the js file reloads
* edit any existing Events and reset the date

MultiSite support?

No.

Calendar support?

Yes – if the Calendar supports assigning custom post types

Can I remove the option to assign a Category ?

Yes, by using the filter hook.
Place this function in your theme > functions.php

    function pp_events_category_filter( $args ) {
        $args = array( "child_of" => -1 );
        return $args;
    }
    add_filter( "event_cat_args_filter", "pp_events_category_filter", 1, 1 );

Reviews

Simple

error87 April 18, 2024

Lite event plugin for buddypress

Buyer beware of Pro Version

rshaules February 2, 2023

If you’re considering paying to upgrade to the “pro” version of this plugin, don’t! I left the following feedback on PhiloPress.com nearly two weeks ago, but it has conveniently been “awaiting moderation”. Here is the feedback that couldn’t be left there: “If you’re looking for something you can modify or style easily, this isn’t for you. The included styling is very basic. There isn’t a screenshot showing the event list so if you’re hoping you can try the plugin and get a refund if it doesn’t suit your needs, think again. I requested a refund on several occasions but to no avail. He ignored my repeated requests. A user would have no way to know what the plugin events list would look like. Shane (plugin author) said, “you should have tried the free version”, but how would a customer know that the styling is the same? This isn’t clear.The plugin author seems more interested in money than a satisfied customer. Buyer beware.”

Good extension

jannp December 3, 2022

Good extension for BuddyPress and BuddyBoss. Nice integration with profiles.

Don’t see anything Buddypress specific

Steel Rat November 28, 2022 2 replies

This plugin seems to have nothing to do with Buddypress. Events created are not specific to a BP group, they are shown to all users. A Group owner can’t create an event. I’m not sure why this is posted as a Buddypress simple events plugin. Not useful in any way regarding BP.

Group Event integration in Pro works nicely

BStreet May 5, 2020

Using Pro version as I needed it for group events. Links with groups nicely and has notifications for the group creator when users are attending which is an awesome touch. Light weight and uncomplicated if you’re looking for a simple events. Style as you please. Great support.

Nice and Simple

roberto2jones February 21, 2020

It works and it is simple. Thank you.

Contributors & Developers

Changelog

6.1

• improved templates

5.2

• improved time-picker

5.1

• improve Activity entry for a new Event

5.0

• add support for the BuddyBoss Platform
• add an option to NOT use Google Maps and thereby avoid the required Google key
• include missing gettext strings

4.2

• fix bug: do not show Event tab on user profile if the user role cannot create Events

4.1

• Fixes bug re removal of all assigned categories
• Adds a filter hook for listing categories: ‘event_cat_args_filter’
• Remove ‘Categories’ label from the screen if there are no assigned categories

4.0

• Add support for Gutenberg

3.3

• Tested with WP 5.0

3.2

• Fix bug re the_content filter prevent conflicts in some themes.

3.1

• Tweak the_content filter so that it does not conflict with some other plugins.

3.0

• Change template loading process. Use filter on the_content rather than load full template. This should be more compat with themes.

2.2.5

• Fix status when Event is restored from Trash, set to ‘publish’

2.2.3

• Fix PHP Warning re incorrect function name in filter hook

2.2

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2.1

• fixed bug re timestampSave post_date as the Event Start date so that Calendar plugins can be used

2.0

• Added requirement for Google Maps API Key

1.4.4

• tested in WP 4.3

1.4.3

• close the recent XSS vulnerability found in add_query_arg

1.4.2

• fix bug in WP templates filter

1.4.1

• typo in single template filter

1.4

• Tested in WP 4.2 & BP 2.2.3.1, tweak subnav creation, replace template_redirect with template_include

1.3.4

• Check if BP is activated

1.3.2

• Use trash hook instead of delete hook for cleanup on Event deletion

1.3

• Add multisite support, improved cleanup on trash

1.2

• Add file missing from last release.

1.1

• Refactored as a component.

1.0

• Initial release.