=== XT Event Widget for Social Events ==
Contributors: xylus,Dharm1025,Rajat1192
Donate link: http://xylusthemes.com/
Tags: facebook events, facebook widget, facebook feed, event calendar, events
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 7.1
Stable tag: 2.0.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Display Facebook events on your WordPress site with beautiful, auto-updating event feeds using the Live Feed Builder. No API key required.

== Description ==

**XT Event Widget for Social Events** is the most powerful WordPress plugin for displaying Facebook events on your website. Whether you run a community page, a business, or a yoga studio — this plugin lets you create stunning, real-time event feeds in minutes.

🚀 **No Facebook API Key Required!** Our intelligent scraping engine fetches events directly — no app creation, no tokens, no hassle.

[**🔥 Upgrade to Pro**](https://xylusthemes.com/plugins/xt-facebook-events/) | [**📖 Documentation**](https://docs.xylusthemes.com/docs/facebookevents/) | [**💬 Support**](https://developer.xylusthemes.com/)

= 🎯 Live Feed Builder (New!) =

Create and manage multiple event feeds with our intuitive visual builder:

* **Event IDs Source** — Paste specific Facebook Event IDs to display selected events
* **iCal URL Source** — Import events from any Facebook iCal/ICS export link
* **Facebook Page Source** — Fetch all events from any public Facebook Page automatically [(Pro)](https://xylusthemes.com/plugins/xt-facebook-events/)
* **Facebook Group Source** — Fetch all events from any public Facebook Group automatically [(Pro)](https://xylusthemes.com/plugins/xt-facebook-events/)

= 🎨 Beautiful Layouts =

Choose from a variety of stunning, responsive layouts:

* **Card Grid** — Modern, responsive grid cards with event images, dates, and venue info
* **List View** — Clean, classic list layout for a traditional event listing
* **Timeline** — Vertical chronological timeline with elegant date markers [(Pro)](https://xylusthemes.com/plugins/xt-facebook-events/)
* **Compact List** — Maximum event details packed into a space-saving design [(Pro)](https://xylusthemes.com/plugins/xt-facebook-events/)
* **Minimal Grid** — Sleek, minimalistic grid with subtle hover effects [(Pro)](https://xylusthemes.com/plugins/xt-facebook-events/)
* **Ticket List** — Specialized layout highlighting ticket info and event dates [(Pro)](https://xylusthemes.com/plugins/xt-facebook-events/)
* **Masonry** — Dynamic, Pinterest-style staggered grid layout [(Pro)](https://xylusthemes.com/plugins/xt-facebook-events/)

= ⚙️ Powerful Features =

* **Gutenberg Block** — Embed event feeds directly from the WordPress Block Editor
* **Advanced Date Filters** — Show today's, this week's, this month's, upcoming, or custom date range events
* **Hide Online Events** — Filter out virtual/online events from your feed
* **Configurable Pagination** — AJAX load-more or numbered pagination with customizable events per page
* **Smart Caching** — Set your own cache duration (minutes) to balance freshness vs. performance
* **Auto Background Sync** — Events and HQ images are fetched in the background without slowing down your page
* **High-Quality Images** — Automatically fetches full-resolution cover photos for every event
* **Location & Venue Data** — Displays venue name, address, and coordinates scraped from Facebook
* **Organizer Details** — Shows event creator/organizer name with link
* **Responsive Design** — Looks great on desktop, tablet, and mobile
* **Custom CSS** — Add your own CSS per feed for full design control
* **Shortcode Support** — Use `[xtfeprofeed id="FEED_ID"]` anywhere on your site
* **Legacy Widget Support** — Classic WordPress widget for sidebars and footers
* **Legacy Shortcode** — `[wpfb_events page_id="YOUR_PAGE_ID" max_events="10"]` still supported [(Pro)](https://xylusthemes.com/plugins/xt-facebook-events/)

= 🔌 Facebook Embeddable Page Widget =

Two easy ways to display Facebook's official embeddable page widget:

* **Shortcode:** `[fb_event_widget page_url="https://www.facebook.com/redbull/" width="340" height="500" hide_cover="false" hide_cta="true" small_header="true"]`
* **WP Widget:** Use the "Facebook Page Event Widget" from the WordPress widget area

= 🔑 Facebook App Authentication (Optional) =

For the legacy widget that uses the official Facebook Graph API:

* Connect your Facebook account with one click — no manual app creation needed
* Or create your own Facebook App for full control ([How to create a Facebook App](http://docs.xylusthemes.com/docs/import-facebook-events/creating-facebook-application/))
* Your site must use HTTPS (SSL certificate)

= ⭐ Pro Features =

Unlock the full potential with [**XT Facebook Events Pro**](https://xylusthemes.com/plugins/xt-facebook-events/):

* **Facebook Page Source** — Automatically scrape all events from any public Facebook Page
* **Facebook Group Source** — Automatically scrape all events from any public Facebook Group
* **5 Additional Layouts** — Timeline, Compact List, Minimal Grid, Ticket List, and Masonry
* **Legacy Grid Shortcode** — Beautiful responsive event grid via shortcode
* **Gutenberg Block Shortcode** — Enhanced block editor support
* **Activity Logs** — Track all API calls, image fetches, and errors in a detailed log viewer
* **License & Updates** — Automatic updates and priority support
* **Background Pagination** — Silently fetches all event pages in the background for large event lists

[**👉 Get Pro Now**](https://xylusthemes.com/plugins/xt-facebook-events/)

= 🔗 Our Other Plugins =

* [WP Bulk Delete](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-bulk-delete/) — Delete posts, pages, comments, users, taxonomy terms, and meta fields in bulk using powerful filters and conditions.
* [Easy Events Calendar](https://wordpress.org/plugins/xylus-events-calendar/) — Create and manage events with ease using a simple and powerful WordPress event calendar.
* [WP Event Aggregator](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-event-aggregator/) — Import Facebook, Eventbrite, Meetup, iCalendar (ICS), and other event sources into your WordPress Event Calendar.
* [Import Social Events](https://wordpress.org/plugins/import-facebook-events/) — Import Facebook events into your WordPress website or event calendar with beautiful shortcode and widget displays.
* [Import Eventbrite Events](https://wordpress.org/plugins/import-eventbrite-events/) — Import Eventbrite events into your WordPress website or event calendar with shortcode and widget support.
* [Import Meetup Events](https://wordpress.org/plugins/import-meetup-events/) — Import Meetup.com events into your WordPress website effortlessly.
* [Event Schema / Structured Data](https://wordpress.org/plugins/event-schema/) — Automatically generate JSON-LD Event Schema markup for Google Rich Results and improved SEO.
* [WP Smart Import](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-smart-import/) — Import CSV files into WordPress posts, pages, and custom post types with advanced mapping options.
* [XT Feed for LinkedIn](https://wordpress.org/plugins/xt-feed-for-linkedin/) — Automatically share WordPress posts to LinkedIn and expand your content reach with one click.

== Screenshots ==

1. **Front-end: Grid View** – Display events in a modern, responsive grid layout.
2. **Front-end: List View** – A clean, classic list view for displaying upcoming events.
3. **Front-end: Masonry View (Pro)** – Create a dynamic, Pinterest-style masonry layout.
4. **Front-end: Minimal List (Pro)** – A sleek, space-saving minimal list design.
5. **Front-end: Compact List (Pro)** – Display maximum event details in a compact format.
6. **Front-end: Timeline View (Pro)** – Showcase events beautifully in a vertical chronological timeline.
7. **Front-end: Ticket View (Pro)** – A specialized view highlighting event tickets and dates.
8. **Feed Dashboard** – Manage all your live event feeds from one central list.
9. **Multiple Sources (Pro)** – Fetch events seamlessly from Facebook Pages, Groups, Event IDs, or iCal links.
10. **Multiple Layouts** – Choose from a variety of stunning layouts with real-time hover previews.
11. **Advanced Filters** – Filter your events by past, upcoming, or specific date ranges.
12. **Feed Settings** – Customize pagination, event limits, cache duration, and more.
13. **Global Settings & Auth** – One-click Facebook login and global display configurations.
14. **Gutenberg Block Ready** – Create and configure Facebook event feeds directly inside the WordPress Block Editor.
15. **Front-end: Gutenberg Block Display** – Display your Facebook event feeds beautifully on the front-end using the Gutenberg Block.
16. **Backend: Widget Setup** – Easily configure the legacy widget from the WP widget area.
17. **Front-end: Widget Display** – Clean event widget display for your sidebars or footers.
18. **Legacy Shortcode Manager** – Manage all your older shortcodes efficiently.
19. **Legacy Shortcode: Style 1** – Default styling for the legacy shortcode.
20. **Legacy Shortcode: Style 2** – Alternative layout styling for the legacy shortcode.

== Installation ==

= Install from WordPress Dashboard =

1. Log in and navigate to **Plugins → Add New**.
2. Search for **"XT Widget for Facebook Events"**.
3. Click **"Install Now"** and then **"Activate"**.
4. Go to **Facebook Events → Live Feeds** to create your first event feed.

= Manual Installation =

1. Download the plugin from WordPress.org.
2. Unzip and upload the `xt-facebook-events` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
3. Activate the plugin from the **Plugins** screen.
4. Navigate to **Facebook Events → Live Feeds** to get started.

= Quick Start =

1. Click **"Add New Feed"** from the Live Feeds page.
2. Choose your event source (Event IDs, iCal URL, or Page/Group ID with Pro).
3. Select a layout and configure display settings.
4. Publish the feed and copy the shortcode or use the Gutenberg block.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need a Facebook API key? =
No! The Live Feed Builder uses an intelligent scraping engine that works without any API keys or Facebook app setup. The legacy widget method still supports optional Facebook App authentication.

= What event sources are supported? =
The free version supports **Event IDs** and **iCal URL** sources. The [Pro version](https://xylusthemes.com/plugins/xt-facebook-events/) adds **Facebook Page ID** and **Facebook Group ID** sources for automatic event fetching.

= Can I display events from a Facebook Group? =
Yes, but this requires the [Pro add-on](https://xylusthemes.com/plugins/xt-facebook-events/). With Pro, simply paste your Group URL or ID and the plugin will automatically fetch all upcoming events.

= How many layouts are available? =
The free version includes **Card Grid** and **List View**. The [Pro version](https://xylusthemes.com/plugins/xt-facebook-events/) adds **Timeline**, **Compact List**, **Minimal Grid**, **Ticket List**, and **Masonry** layouts — 7 layouts total.

= Will events update automatically? =
Yes! Events are cached for the duration you configure (default: 24 hours). When the cache expires, fresh events are fetched automatically. You can also manually clear the cache from the feed settings.

= Does it work with Gutenberg? =
Absolutely! Use the **XT Facebook Events Feed** block to embed any feed directly in the block editor with a simple dropdown selector.

= Can I hide online/virtual events? =
Yes. Each feed has a "Hide Online Events" toggle in the Filters tab that automatically detects and hides virtual events (including multi-language detection).

= Is the plugin GDPR compliant? =
The plugin fetches public event data from Facebook and caches it on your server. No user tracking or third-party cookies are used. Event data is displayed directly from your WordPress database cache.

== Changelog ==

= 2.0.0 =
* ADDED: Advance Facebook Feed (Widget).
* IMPROVEMENTS: Enhanced security with PHPCS compliance and proper nonce verification.
* IMPROVEMENTS: Redesigned the admin dashboard with a modern and intuitive user interface.

= 1.1.9 =
* IMPROVEMENTS: Updated Facebook API version to v24.0
* IMPROVEMENTS: Added compatibility support for WordPress 7.0

= 1.1.8 =
* ADDED: Widget View Shortcode
* IMPROVEMENTS: Improved security and compatibility with WordPress coding standards.
* IMPROVEMENTS: Support for WP 6.8

= 1.1.7 =
* IMPROVEMENTS: Text changed and Added Feedback from the header

= 1.1.6 =
* IMPROVEMENTS: Updated Facebook API version to v19.0
* IMPROVEMENTS: Added Support for PHP 8.3 and some design and security fixes.

= 1.1.5 =
* ADDED: Event New Grid View Layout. ( PRO )
* ADDED: Responsive grid view style 1 Support.
* IMPROVEMENTS: Facebook App Authentication ( Connect Facebook Account Without Creating App ).
* IMPROVEMENTS: Support for WP 6.3

= 1.1.4 =
* ADDED: Support and Docs link in plugin list page
* IMPROVEMENTS: Gutenberg Block
* IMPROVEMENTS: Support for WP 6.2

= 1.1.3 =
* ADDED: Localized Date lables.
* IMPROVEMENTS: Updated to Facebook API Version 7.0
* FIXED: few pages were not fetching events issue.
* FIXED: showing past events for /me page id issue.

= 1.1.2 =
* ADDED: Recurring Events Support
* ADDED: Accent color settings
* IMPROVEMENTS: Some Code imporvements.
* FIXED: Some bug fixes.

= 1.1.1 =
* ADDED: Clear Cache button for manually clear cache.
* IMPROVEMENTS: Reduced Cache TTL.
* IMPROVEMENTS: Some Code imporvements.
* FIXED: Some bug fixes.

= 1.1.0 =
* ADDED: Facebook Authorization for make custom Facebook widget working.
* ADDED: support for WP 5.0
* ADDED: Gutenberg Block for Facebook Events.
* IMPROVEMENTS: Add caching support for events.
* IMPROVEMENTS: Some Code imporvements.
* FIXED: Some bug fixes.

= 1.0.2 =
* ADDED: Support for Facebook events using Page widget (Facebook's Embeddable page widget)
* ADDED: Shortcode for Facebook Page widget example: [fb_event_widget page_url="https://www.facebook.com/redbull/" width="340" height="500" hide_cover="false" hide_cta="true" small_header="true"]
* ADDED: WP Widget for Facebook Page widget
* FIXED: Some bug fixes.

= 1.0.1 =
* FIXED: Some bug fixes.
* FIXED: Wrong Time Display (Timezone Error) issue.

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial Version.