WordPress Plugin
Best when your site runs WordPress and you want admin screens, custom post types, shortcodes, imports, registrations, reminders and Hall of Fame content managed inside WordPress.
AuroraStack Event Calendars
Choose the WordPress plugin when your site runs WordPress, or the standalone Website Embed when you want AuroraStack calendars on static sites, React apps, custom portals, or other non-WordPress pages.
Current fixed builds: WordPress Lite 2.0.5, WordPress Pro 2.0.6, Web Lite 2.0.2 and Web Pro 2.0.6.
Choose platform
Lite and Pro exist for both platforms. Pro Test exists for private validation only and is not listed as a public customer download.
Best when your site runs WordPress and you want admin screens, custom post types, shortcodes, imports, registrations, reminders and Hall of Fame content managed inside WordPress.
Best for static websites, React/Vue/Angular apps, bespoke portals and pages where you can add HTML, CSS and JavaScript but do not want WordPress.
Industries
Each page explains how AuroraStack Event Calendars can be used by a specific audience. These are useful for search, outreach emails and paid advertising campaigns.
Fixtures, training, registration days, awards evenings and season calendars.
View football pageTerm events, clubs, trips, parent evenings, performances and downloadable resources.
View school pageTalks, workshops, societies, departments, alumni events and campus programmes.
View university pageSpeakers, outings, print and digital competitions, exhibitions and Hall of Fame plaques.
View photography pageCharities, faith groups, local venues, community centres, classes and volunteer events.
View community pageWordPress editions
The WordPress.org-friendly Lite plugin is useful on its own. Pro is sold directly by AuroraStack as a separate commercial package with its own code, subscription updates and support.
A complete free plugin for posts and pages. Built for WordPress.org submission with GPL-compatible code, bundled documentation and no licence checks.
The commercial WordPress edition for organisations that need deeper event operations, paid workflows, Hall of Fame displays, hosted licence services and support.
Latest WordPress Pro build: 2.0.6. Enabled event alerts now update subscribed calendars with standard calendar-app alarms. The Pro download link is shown after checkout with your licence key.
Website Embed editions
The standalone version is a framework-neutral Web Component. It works in plain HTML and can also be used inside React, Vue, Angular and custom apps.
A lightweight embed for event calendars on non-WordPress sites.
The non-WordPress Pro edition mirrors the WordPress Pro feature surface with front-end UI plus API hooks for the secure server-side pieces.
Latest Web Pro build: 2.0.6. ICS downloads now include configured event alarms, with reminder controls available in the web manager. Web Pro Test is for private validation only.
Pro visuals
Use vivid themed calendars, image-led layouts and Hall of Fame plaques to make event pages feel designed rather than bolted on.
High-impact lava styling for events that need drama, strong contrast and bold calls to action.
Space and planet visuals with readable grid cells, event highlights and subscription-focused actions.
Year tabs, realistic ranked placards, trophy styling, achievement names and optional profile images for polished awards pages.
Pro pricing
Pro subscriptions are sold by AuroraStack Ltd. Choose WordPress Pro or Web Pro during onboarding; both use the same plan levels unless a custom integration quote is agreed.
The checkout creates a licence for the AuroraStack calendar product family. Your selected platform controls which Pro ZIP is offered after payment. Assisted Install and Launch Setup can be added during checkout when you want AuroraStack to help configure the calendar.
For one club, community or personal site.
For organisations running multiple calendars.
For schools, associations and venues.
For developers and agencies managing client sites.
Optional add-on
Some customers want the calendar but do not want to install, style and test it themselves. AuroraStack setup services are one-off add-ons that can be selected during Stripe checkout.
For one website and one calendar.
For one website with up to three calendars.
Comparison
Lite is the free public plugin. Pro is the commercial distribution for teams that need advanced workflows, activation limits, updates and direct support.
| Capability | Lite | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Responsive month and list calendars | Included | Included |
| CSV event import | Included | Included |
| Advanced Excel/Word imports | Not included | Included |
| Registrations and paid events | Not included | Included |
| Calendar subscription feeds | Not included | Included |
| Multiple separate event calendars and per-calendar designs | Not included | Included |
| Hall of Fame displays | Not included | Included |
| Updates and priority support | Best effort | Subscription support |