EventCrafter – Responsive Timelines, Roadmaps & Events Builder

EventCrafter is a powerful tool to create professional timeline visualizations. Unlike other timeline plugins that are bloated or difficult to use, EventCrafter offers a streamlined Visual Builder for effortless content management.

Perfect for:

• Project Roadmaps
• Company History / Milestones
• Event Schedules
• Changelogs

Why EventCrafter?

🚀 Try it Live: Test EventCrafter in WordPress Playground – No installation needed!

• 👑 Visual Builder: The easiest way to build timelines. Drag, drop, done.
• 🎯 Gutenberg Block: Native block editor support for modern WordPress workflow.
• 📱 Fully Responsive: Adapts to any screen size automatically.
• 🎨 Easy Customization: Control colors directly in the editor.
• ⚙️ Advanced JSON: Load data from external APIs if you need to.

1. Upload the eventcrafter-visual-timeline folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
3. Create timelines using the Visual Builder, then use the Gutenberg block or shortcode [eventcrafter id="123"] to display them.

Is it responsive?

Yes! The specific vertical layout is designed to work perfectly on mobile devices, tablets, and desktops automatically.

How do I modify colors?

You can set specific colors for each event directly within the Visual Builder.

1.3.0

• Feature: Added Drag-and-Drop sorting in Visual Builder
• Feature: Added “Horizontal” timeline layout
• Feature: Added “Roadmap” (Cards) layout
• Enhancement: Updated Gutenberg block with new layout options

1.2.0

• Feature: Added Gutenberg block editor support for modern block-based editing
• Enhancement: Improved WordPress 6.x compatibility with native block registration
• Feature: Block includes intuitive timeline selector and external JSON source support
• Enhancement: Added block alignment support (wide/full width) for better theme integration

1.1.7

• Fix: Replaced direct database queries with WordPress functions (Plugin Check compliance)
• Fix: Improved performance by eliminating slow meta_key queries
• Fix: Enhanced data migration with proper caching and WordPress API usage

1.1.6

• Fix: Resolved custom post type name length issue (WordPress 20-character limit)
• Fix: Enhanced custom post type registration with backup registration method
• Fix: Improved admin menu visibility with proper activation hooks
• Fix: Added comprehensive data migration from old post type names

1.1.5

• Fix: Added proper activation hooks to ensure menu appears after plugin activation
• Fix: Added data migration for existing users upgrading from older versions
• Fix: Improved custom post type registration with explicit capabilities

1.1.4

• Fix: Enhanced data sanitization, validation, and escaping for improved security
• Fix: Updated custom post type registration to use proper “eventcrafter_timeline” prefix
• Fix: Improved function naming conventions with proper prefixing

1.1.3

• Fix: Security improvements (nonce verification, input sanitization).
• Fix: Removed dev files from distribution.

1.1.2

• Feature: Added eventcrafter_timeline_data and eventcrafter_single_event_data filters for developers.
• Docs: Updated documentation to prioritize Visual Builder workflow.

1.1.1

• Enhancement: Added ‘Copy Shortcode’ button to Timelines list table with visual feedback.
• Fix: Improved JavaScript clipboard compatibility.
• Tests: Added comprehensive Unit Test suite (100% coverage for core logic).

1.1.0

• Feature: Added Visual Builder (Admin UI) for creating timelines.
• Feature: Added id attribute to shortcode for easier embedding.
• New: Added Timelines custom post type.

1.0.1

• Security Fix: Improved output escaping for timeline events.
• Compatibility: Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 6.9.

1.0.0

• Initial release.