Overview
Explore publication dates in calendar and agenda views, then open each item in its native editor when you need to change its schedule.
This guide explains how to install WPSDDC Calendar Timeline, set up its options and use it in your everyday WordPress workflow.
Requirements and Compatibility
- WordPress 6.0 or later.
- PHP 8.1 or later.
- An account with permission to install and activate plugins. Site settings require administrator permissions.
It works independently: WP StudioDDC HQ and other collection plugins are not required to register its administration screen.
Installation
- Obtain the installable WPSDDC Calendar Timeline ZIP package and keep a current site backup before installation.
- In the dashboard, open Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin.
- Select the ZIP file, choose Install Now and then Activate Plugin.
- Open WPSDDC → Calendar Timeline to access its controls and usage information.
For manual installation, copy the wpsddc-calendar-timeline folder into wp-content/plugins/ and activate the plugin from Plugins. The package entry file is wpsddc-calendar-timeline.php.
Configuration and Options
The calendar is a read-only view. Choose filters on its screen; WordPress remains responsible for saving and publishing the content.
How to Use the Plugin
- Open WPSDDC → Calendar Timeline with an account that can edit at least one supported content type.
- Choose a year, month, week, day or agenda view and select the content type, status and date you want to inspect.
- Apply the filters. Use search to narrow the visible results and Previous Period, Next Period or Today to navigate dates.
- Open an item from the calendar to edit it. Set its publication date and status using the normal WordPress editor controls, then save.
- Return to the calendar and apply the relevant period again. For crowded periods, use the paginated agenda or narrower filters.
Practical Example
To plan next month, choose the month view and scheduled status. Open each item that needs a new date in the native editor; the calendar itself does not reschedule items.
Data and Operating Limits
This read-only view uses existing WordPress dates. It does not create a separate calendar store, schedule posts or modify publication dates. Filters are carried in the URL.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drag an item to schedule it?
Change dates in the native editor. This calendar is a view over existing WordPress content and does not add a separate scheduling store.
Where can I find the included help?
Open WPSDDC → Calendar Timeline and expand the native Help tab at the top of the screen. Its sections explain getting started, data and limits, and version details and support links.
Troubleshooting
If an item is absent, check its content type, status, date range and your editing permissions. Dates use the site timezone. For drafts and pending items, a record date is not a promised publication date.
Updates and Deactivation
- Back up the database and files before updating.
- When WordPress offers an update in Plugins, use its native update action. To update by ZIP, upload the new package and choose to replace the installed version when WordPress prompts you.
- Review the changes included with the package, keep the settings you need and check a typical workflow after updating.
To stop the feature, deactivate the plugin from Plugins. Deactivation does not delete WordPress content and does not replace a backup.
Support and Related Links
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