FREE · OPEN SOURCE · WORDPRESS

DIRSCHL Advent Calendar – the flexible advent calendar for WordPress.

Q: Does the plugin require an external calendar service?

No. Local content and calendar logic run within your WordPress installation.

24 timed doors with images, MP3 audio, text, links, custom HTML, and Open Graph content – fully hosted on your own website.

For businesses, associations, musicians, and editorial teams who want to implement a Christmas campaign without external calendar SaaS.

Version 1.4.4 · no DIRSCHL license · Gutenberg, Divi, and Elementor · GPL-2.0-or-later

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DIRSCHL Advent Calendar WordPress Plugin

One Calendar, Many Content Formats

24 timed doors with automatic release by date
MP3 playback including optional cover from ID3 tags
Custom images, texts, and backgrounds for each individual door
Open Graph links with title, description, and preview image
Custom HTML for individual actions, downloads, or notices
Flexible order of cover, text, link preview, and HTML
JSON export and import for backup, migration, and recurring campaigns
Responsive shortcode output for Gutenberg, Divi, Elementor, and classic themes

Installation and Quick Start

Download the current plugin ZIP or install DIRSCHL Advent Calendar from the free Hub.
Install and activate under Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
Open Settings → Advent Calendar and assign images, audio, texts, or links to the doors.
Check the order and release logic; then save the configuration as JSON.
Insert the shortcode [dirschl_advent_calendar] into the desired page.
Before publishing, check the display on desktop and mobile devices, as well as the timed opening.

Live Demo: 24 Doors Directly in WordPress

The following calendar is output by the plugin itself. This way, visitors see navigation, doors, and content without loading an external portal.

Data Privacy and Performance

Local images, texts, HTML, and MP3 files do not require an external calendar service. Connections to external links, Open Graph sources, or third-party media can only occur if you configure them. For this, please review your privacy policy and, if applicable, your consent configuration.

The plugin is free. Costs for hosting, storage, or self-selected external services remain unaffected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Advent Calendar plugin really free?

Yes. There is no DIRSCHL license, no paid feature lock, and no required DIRSCHL account.

Can each door contain different content?

Yes. Image, MP3, text, custom HTML content, and an Open Graph URL can be combined and arranged per day.

Does the calendar work with Divi, Gutenberg, and Elementor?

Yes. The current shortcode can be used in any area that executes standard WordPress shortcodes.

Can I transfer the configuration to another website?

Yes. The complete configuration can be exported, backed up, and re-imported as JSON.

Does the plugin require an external calendar service?

No. Local content and the calendar logic run within your WordPress installation.

100% Free & Open Source

DIRSCHL Advent Calendar can be used, reviewed, customized, and further developed for your own projects under the terms of the GPL-2.0-or-later without a DIRSCHL license. There is no paid feature lock and no required DIRSCHL account.

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