Joomla: The 3 best calendar extensions

Would you like to display events and similar dates in user-friendly calendars in Joomla? In this post we present the 3 best calendar extensions.

JEvents: Completely free event and calendar solution with many options

In addition to the main component, the JEvents package contains several modules and plugins and can therefore cover most of the requirements for a calendar.

• View your events in lists or as a monthly calendar.
• Also create complex repeat appointments.
• JEvents is available in German as well as in many other languages.
• There are several design layouts that can be customized.
• Appointments can be placed and displayed in several categories.
• If you are familiar with HTML and CSS, JEvents provides you with a custom editor for designing your personal layout.
• Equipped with an additional plugin, the global Joomla search is enabled to query and display results from the event calendar.
• You can find a demonstration of JEvents here.
• The latest version of the extension runs from Joomla 3.x, an older version is also available for Joomla 2.5.
• You can download the completely free calendar here.

iCagenda: Events Management for Joomla with calendar module

This extension comes with different layouts and is available in German as well as in other languages.

• Enter individual dates or entries with start and end dates.
• Add contact information to the appointments.
• You can export all calendar entries in csv format.
• A registration form and a search filter are available to users in the frontend.
• Visitors are also given the option of printing the calendar and adding entries in iCal, Google, Yahoo, Windows Live or Outlook.
• User-defined fields can also be created.
• You can add a Google Map, an image, and an attached file.
• However, the free version has a disadvantage. The developer inserts a backlink on his homepage and this can have an adverse effect on your SEO.
• When purchasing the unlimited Pro version for 45 euros, the link will be removed.
• You can use the extension from Joomla 2.5.
• Download iCagenda here.

DPCalendar Lite: Free version of the DPCalendar

The freely available version also has many features and does not have to hide.

• Individual events can be color-coded.
• Make your visitors aware of upcoming events.
• Appointments can be added to Google and Outlook.
• A plugin helps your visitors find events.
• Appointments can be shared via social share buttons.
• Include comments from Facebook and Google Plus. The extension is also compatible with JComments.
• Multiple locations are possible per event.
• DPCalendar is optimized for SEO.
• The minimum requirement for the latest version is Joomla 3.3.
• The provider has different pricing models. These are between 35 and 85 euros. The differences between the different variants can be found here.
• There is also a DPCalendar demo page.
• You can download the extension here.

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