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Elementor Shortcode Designer
Elementor Shortcode Designer for MEC is an addon plugin by Webnus Team that connects the Modern Events Calendar plugin with Elementor. It lets you build custom event shortcodes visually, arranging every element of your event listings with drag and drop instead of code.
- Version
- 1.6.0
- Released
- Sep 19, 2026
- Developer
- Modern Events Calendar
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- Elementor
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in Elementor Shortcode Designer 1.6.0
Version 1.6.0 · Sep 19, 2026
Latest
- NewShow Booking Button option to the Read More widget.
- NewImage height control to the Thumbnail widget.
- FixedSecurity issues in the license activation process.
- FixedConflict when using more than one instance of a shortcode on the same page.
- FixedWordPress doing it wrong notice on plugin load.
- FixedBroken or invalid category icons in shortcodes.
- FixedDate widget preview issue when no events exist.
- ImprovedExcerpt trimming to add an ellipsis at the cut-off point.
What it does
The default Modern Events Calendar shortcodes give you set layouts, and changing how each event looks usually means working around them. This addon moves that design work into Elementor. You build a shortcode by placing and rearranging widgets such as the date, thumbnail, excerpt and read more button, so your grid, list or calendar style views can follow the look of the rest of your site. Elementor is required.
Once a layout is built, you manage it much like a native Modern Events Calendar shortcode. A central settings page holds the display options, including how many events appear, which filters apply and whether a map sits above the list. Event details can open in a simple view or a modal pop-up, and a search bar can use Modern Events Calendar fields. It suits organizers, businesses and community sites that list events regularly.
Best for
- Sites already using Modern Events Calendar with Elementor
- Event organizers wanting custom event listing layouts
- Community and business sites with regular event schedules
Features
Drag and drop shortcode design
Build your own event shortcodes in Elementor's drag and drop interface, choosing which elements appear and how each event listing is laid out.
Full element placement control
Rearrange and reposition every element inside a shortcode, so dates, images, text and buttons sit exactly where your design calls for them.
Central settings page
Handle shortcode settings in one place, including the number of events shown, display options and the filters that decide which events appear.
Simple or modal display
Show event details in a clean simple view, or open them in a modal pop-up so visitors can read them without leaving the page.
Map above the event list
Turn on a map view above your shortcode so visitors can see where event venues are located before browsing the list below.
Event filters
Configure filters that limit and tailor the events a shortcode displays, keeping each listing focused on the events that matter for that page.
Search bar with MEC fields
Add a search bar that works with Modern Events Calendar fields, helping visitors find specific events in longer listings.
Widget level options
Fine tune individual widgets, such as setting thumbnail image height or showing a booking button in the read more widget.
Elementor Shortcode Designer older versions
- 1.5.0Dec 16, 20256 fixes
- 1.4.0May 1, 20254 fixes
- 1.3.6Dec 27, 20243 fixes
- 1.3.5Jul 11, 2024
- 1.3.1Aug 30, 2023
- 1.3.0Aug 21, 2023
- 1.2.11Apr 18, 2023
- 1.2.10Apr 18, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Elementor Shortcode Designer
Do I need Modern Events Calendar and Elementor for this to work?
Yes. This is an addon that connects Modern Events Calendar with Elementor. You design the shortcode layouts in Elementor, and they display events managed by Modern Events Calendar, so both plugins need to be on your site.
Can I show a map along with my event list?
Yes. You can toggle a map view that appears above the shortcode, letting visitors locate event venues while browsing the list of events underneath it.
How do visitors see full event details?
You choose the display method per shortcode. A simple view keeps things clean, while the modal pop-up option opens event details over the current page so visitors stay where they are.
Can I put more than one custom shortcode on a single page?
Yes. The plugin handles multiple shortcode instances on the same page, so you could, for example, place a featured events grid and a filtered list together.
Is Elementor Shortcode Designer free?
The code of Elementor Shortcode Designer is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Elementor Shortcode Designer is this?
Version 1.6.0, released Sep 19, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Elementor Shortcode Designer?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Elementor Shortcode Designer automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does Elementor Shortcode Designer need?
Elementor Shortcode Designer needs Elementor installed and active.
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