Plugin Updated Oct 5

MEC Advanced Importer

by Modern Events Calendar webnus.net v1.9.0 Unlimited sites

MEC Advanced Importer by Webnus Team is an addon plugin for the Modern Events Calendar (MEC) plugin. It brings events from outside platforms such as Google, Facebook, Meetup and Eventbrite into your MEC calendar, and it can also move events between WordPress sites that run MEC.

Version: 1.9.0
Released: Oct 4, 2026
Developer: Modern Events Calendar
Type: WordPress plugin
Licence: GPL
Included in: Every plan, or $3.99 a year on its own
Topics: Import and Export Plugins, Event and Calendar Plugins

What’s new in MEC Advanced Importer 1.9.0

Version 1.9.0 · Oct 4, 2026 Latest

NewEventbrite event descriptions now include the full Overview content together with the summary.
FixedFetch Events pagination when the AJAX response is already parsed as JSON.
FixedOutlook Windows timezone IDs (e.g. Eastern Standard Time) are now resolved so ICS imports keep the correct local event time.

What it does

Keeping an event calendar current gets tedious when your events live on several platforms. Copying each listing by hand from Google Calendar, Facebook, Meetup or Eventbrite takes time and invites mistakes. This addon connects those accounts to Modern Events Calendar so the events can be pulled in directly. You can connect several accounts per platform, preview the available events with their start and end times, and pick which ones to bring over based on status and date range.

Once the sources are set up, imports can run on a schedule, so new events reach your calendar without manual work. Imported events can be assigned to MEC categories as they arrive. Beyond the major platforms, the addon reads ICS and CSV files from a URL or a local file, imports from four additional third-party event plugins, and transfers events from one MEC site to another. An import history list and live logs show what happened during each run.

Best for

Event organizers posting events on Meetup, Eventbrite or Facebook
Sites already running Modern Events Calendar
Agencies managing events across several MEC websites

Features

Multiple account connections

Connect more than one account for each supported platform, such as Google, Facebook, Meetup or Eventbrite, and gather events from all of them into a single MEC calendar.

Selective event importing

Filter which events come in by event status and by start and end dates, so only the listings you want show up on your calendar.

Event preview before import

See a full list of available events with their start and end times before importing, which lets you check accuracy and skip anything irrelevant.

Scheduled imports

Set imports to run on a planned schedule so your calendar picks up new events from connected sources without you starting each import by hand.

Cross-site MEC transfers

Move events from one WordPress site running Modern Events Calendar to another, which helps when you manage events across several websites.

ICS and CSV file import

Import events from ICS or CSV files, either from an external URL or a file on your computer, including ICS feeds that use Outlook Windows timezone names.

Category mapping

Assign imported events to specific categories in your MEC calendar so listings stay organized and visitors can browse them easily.

Import history and logs

Review past imports in one list and follow detailed logs while an import runs, making it easier to track progress and spot problems.

MEC Advanced Importer older versions

1.8.0Sep 132 new, 1 improvement, 7 fixes
1.7.0Aug 41 new, 3 improvements, 6 fixes
1.6.0Jan 152 new, 7 fixes
1.4.5May 24, 2025
1.4.1Mar 12, 2025
1.3.6Feb 20, 2025
1.3.0Oct 31, 2023
1.2.1Apr 18, 2023

Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.

Questions about MEC Advanced Importer

Does this work without Modern Events Calendar?

No. MEC Advanced Importer is an addon for the Modern Events Calendar plugin. It imports events into an MEC calendar, so you need MEC running on your site for it to do anything.

Which sources can I import events from?

The addon supports platforms including Google, Facebook, Meetup and Eventbrite, plus four additional third-party event plugins. It also reads ICS and CSV files from a URL or a local file, and it can pull events from another WordPress site running MEC.

Can I control which events get imported?

Yes. You can choose the specific platforms or accounts to import from, filter events by status and by start and end dates, and preview the full list with times before anything is added to your calendar.

Can imports run automatically?

Yes. You can schedule imports to run on a planned basis so new events from your connected sources are added to your calendar without manual steps. Import logs and a history list let you check each run afterward.

Is MEC Advanced Importer free?

The code of MEC Advanced Importer 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 MEC Advanced Importer is this?

Version 1.9.0, released Oct 4, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.

How do I update MEC Advanced Importer?

Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of MEC Advanced Importer automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.