Native Events Mode

Use Lista Recurring Events without any custom field plugin.

Overview

Native Events Mode provides a built-in Events post type with all the date, time, location, and meeting URL fields you need — no ACF, Meta Box, JetEngine, or any other custom field plugin required.

This is ideal if:

• You don't use a custom field plugin and don't want to install one
• You want the simplest possible setup
• You're building a dedicated events site and don't need fields for other purposes

Setup Wizard

When you first activate Native Events Mode, a setup wizard guides you through the initial configuration:

1. Post Type — Confirms the built-in Events post type will be registered
2. Fields — Shows which fields are included (start date, end date, start time, end time, location, meeting URL)
3. Ready — Completes setup and takes you to create your first event

Included Fields

Native Mode registers these fields automatically in the event editor:

Field	Description
Start Date	Event start date (required)
End Date	Event end date (for multi-day events)
Start Time	Event start time
End Time	Event end time
Location	Venue or address
Meeting URL	Link for online events

These fields appear in a dedicated metabox alongside the recurrence settings.

Switching Modes

You can switch between Native Mode and Integration Mode at any time:

1. Go to Recurring Events → Settings → Advanced
2. Use the Mode Switcher
3. Select your preferred mode

Native → Integration

When switching to Integration Mode, you'll need to:

• Have a custom field plugin installed (ACF, Meta Box, etc.)
• Configure your date field name in plugin settings
• Set up your own post type if you want something other than the built-in Events type

Integration → Native

When switching to Native Mode:

• The built-in Events post type becomes active
• Your existing events in other post types remain untouched
• You can run both modes conceptually (native Events post type + other configured post types)

When to Use Native Mode

Scenario	Recommended Mode
No custom field plugin installed	Native
Already using ACF/Meta Box for other things	Integration
Want the simplest setup possible	Native
Need custom fields beyond date/time/location	Integration
Building a dedicated events-only site	Either works
Multiple post types as events	Integration

Compatibility

Native Mode works with all other plugin features:

• Bricks Builder and Elementor integrations
• Calendar display
• AJAX filtering
• Add to Calendar
• Schema.org structured data
• Overrides and exclusions
• All shortcodes and dynamic tags