Title: Online Scheduling and Appointment Booking System – Bookly
Author: Bookly
Published: <strong>October 10, 2014</strong>
Last modified: July 28, 2026

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# Online Scheduling and Appointment Booking System – Bookly

 By [Bookly](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ladela/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool.27.9.zip)

 * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/#description)
 * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/#reviews)
 *  [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/#installation)
 * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/#developers)

 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/)

## Description

**Bookly** is a free **scheduling plugin for WordPress** that allows accepting **
online bookings** on your website and automating your **reservation system**. Manage
your **booking calendar**, services, client base, save time and money – all in one
place. Join more than 70,000 businesses all around the world that have already automated
their **online booking system**!

**Bookly** is designed to grow your online sales and **make easy appointments**.
This is a **one-stop shop** for **any businesses** from hair salons or photography
to wealth management and transportation. You can **start** easily with the **free
version of Bookly** and once your business scales you can operate **ultimate scheduling
software** with the paid version available with the **Bookly Pro add-on**, and various
add-ons.

_**PLEASE NOTE** that online payments, unlimited number of staff members and services,
and ability to install add-ons are_ **NOT AVAILABLE** in the **free version**. If
you would like to find out more about features available with the **Bookly PRO**
add-on, please check our [demo](https://demo.booking-wp-plugin.com/?utm_campaign=wp_description&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=WP_ORG/).

[Bookly Homepage](https://www.booking-wp-plugin.com/?utm_campaign=wp_description&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=WP_ORG)
| [Pro Features](https://www.booking-wp-plugin.com/pricing?utm_campaign=wp_description&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=WP_ORG)(
Bookly Pro add-on required) |
 [Add-ons](https://www.booking-wp-plugin.com/add-ons?utm_campaign=wp_description&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=WP_ORG)(
Bookly Pro add-on required) | [Bookly Help Center](https://support.booking-wp-plugin.com/hc/en-us?utm_campaign=wp_description&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=WP_ORG)
| [Demo](https://www.booking-wp-plugin.com/demo/free/?utm_campaign=wp_description&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=WP_ORG)

### 1. Benefits for the customers

**Online Scheduling** with Bookly couldn’t be any **easier for your customers**.
The **booking form** is perfectly **responsive** on any device, and all that customers
need to do is pick their desired service and time, provide you with a few personal
details, and voilà – it’s done! Your customers will receive an email or **SMS notification**
before the appointment, and it will be automatically added to your **Appointment
Booking Calendar**.

### 1.1 When you install Bookly on your website, your customers will be able to:

– quickly **schedule** and **book appointment** without having to directly contact
you or your employee;
 – make a booking on **any device**, since Bookly design is
fully responsive; – **select** the **category**, the **service**, and **employee**
to perform the service; – **define the dates** and time that work best for them 
and the booking system will offer only available time slots; – fill in the **minimum**
amount of **contact details**; – get an **email and SMS notification** confirming
their online reservations; – **get SMS reminder** about an upcoming appointment.

### 1.2 Bookly Key Benefits

 * **Saves time** – no action necessary after booking is confirmed
 * **Friendly booking interface** – easy navigation
 * **Minimal data** input **required**
 * **Responsive booking form** – works on any device
 * Never forget a booked appointment with **SMS and email notifications**

### 2. Benefits for the business owner

**No coding experience** required to set up Bookly. We did our best to make it as**
easy and quick** as possible to install and **start using Bookly free** scheduling
software on your WordPress website. And with our **Bookly Pro add-on** and other
add-ons, you will bring **online scheduling** experience for you and your customers
to the **next level**.

You will be able to navigate the **Booking Admin Panel** like a pro, **approve**
and **adjust** your appointments, and **automate your online scheduling** to concentrate
on the most important part of your business – serving your customers and **grow 
sales**.

You can change the **layout** and **modify the appearance** of the booking form 
to match your business, website, and branding, manage your services and the customers’
list and send **email** and **SMS notifications** – all in one place.

### You can use a wide range of Bookly features to configure your Appointment Scheduler and manage your bookings effectively:

– easily and effectively manage your **Customer list** and **Appointment Calendar**
online from the Admin panel;
 – add an **unlimited number of clients** to your searchable
and sortable Customer list; – add **new customer** directly from the **calendar**;–
setup and customize **SMS settings** right from Bookly backend; – **notify customers**
and a service provider about approved, pending and canceled appointments via **SMS**
and **Email** notifications; – view **calendar** in monthly/weekly/daily **format**;–
filter, search and sort **booking list**; – automatically approve or cancel **appointments**.

### Configure the booking form to suit your needs:

– **customize every step** of your booking form, including editable headings, texts,
and buttons;
 – translate all user interface and notifications into **40+ languages
via WPML plugin**; – **add** as many **booking forms** on your website as you want;–
show or hide specific fields if you don’t want them to be visible to your customers;–
use pre-defined default values for **Category**, **Service** and **Employee** fields
in your **booking form**; – **choose** the way your customers will see your **booking
form** on the front-end (e.g., show or hide the calendar, show each day in one column,
display blocked time slots); – display available **time slots** in the client’s **
time zone**; – **set duration** for each **service** separately; – choose an individual
color for each service in order to color code appointments internally in your **
Appointment Booking Calendar**; – **organize services** into **categories** (you
can add up to five services with the free version of Bookly);

### 2.1 Key Features

 * **Fast online booking** with intuitively manageable forms
 * The fully **customizable appearance** of the booking form with no coding involved
 * **Unlimited number of booking forms** on your site
 * **Comprehensive admin area** with an intuitive interface
 * Monthly/weekly/daily **calendar view** for the service provider
 * Manageable **list of your customers**
 * Filterable, sortable and searchable **booking list** of your customers
 * **Variable duration** for each **service** (5 min – 7 days)
 * Services grouped into **categories**
 * Customizable **SMS** and **email notifications settings** right from the Bookly
   backend
 * **WPML integration** for multi-language support
 * Automated **SMS Mailing Campaigns** for various marketing purposes
 * Blocks for Elementor and Gutenberg

### 3. Bookly Pro add-on features:

**Bookly Pro** add-on allows you to use more features and settings, install other
add-ons for Bookly, includes six months of customer support, and provides you with
advanced capabilities for automating your **online scheduling system**. Some of 
them include:

 * **Unlimited** number of **staff members** with an individual working schedule
   and ability to manage their profiles and online booking calendar
 * **Unlimited** number of **services** with additional settings (padding time, 
   visibility, limitations, etc.)
 * Ability to receive secure and flexible **online payments** on your website
 * Online payment processing with PayPal, Stripe, 2Checkout, Authorize.Net, Mollie,
   Payson, PayUbiz, PayU Latam
 * Additional **templates** for **Email notifications** (e.g., reminders about upcoming
   appointments, follow-up messages, birthday greetings, next day agenda, etc.)
 * **Advanced** features for customizing your **online booking form** (show address
   fields, birthday fields, Facebook login, timezone switcher)
 * **Google Calendar** integration
 * **WooCommerce** compatibility
 * **Importable and exportable customer list** which includes info about appointments
   and payments
 * **Built-in analytics** so you will be able to see a comprehensive report about
   the number of bookings, customers and payments received
 * Integration with **Zoom**, **Google Meet** and **Jitsi**
 * **Mailchimp** integration (via add-on)
 * Ability to export appointments via **ICalendar feed**
 * **Ability to purchase and use** dozens of **paid add-ons for deeper customization**
   of your booking system (group bookings, custom fields, service **extra items**,
   recurring appointments, deposits, **coupons**, personal staff cabinet and user
   account for your clients, **automatic invoicing**, waiting list, and much **more!**)

### 4. Who can benefit from using Bookly:

Bookly for WordPress is designed to be used by **local businesses** or **individual
providers** who offer different services to customers. Since the **booking form**
can be **fully customized** and **personalized**, it is **successfully used** in
many business segments such as **Healthcare**, **Beauty**, **Education**, **Medicine**,**
Consulting** etc., as well as by individual professionals.

Also, Bookly is an excellent solution for **web studios** and **developers**, who
are looking for ways to improve the **appointment process** for their **customers**.

### Online scheduling for:

 * **Salon & Beauty** (hair salons, nail salons, cosmetology centers, tanning studios,
   barbershops)
 * **Health and wellness** (wellness, spa & massage, aromatherapy, baths)
 * **Medicine** (clinics, doctors, dentists, medical centers)
 * **Education** (education centers, tutors, language schools, private lessons)
 * **Fitness & Gyms** (yoga classes, personal trainers, health clubs, fitness centers,
   dance instructors)
 * **Professional services** (coaches, consultants, lawyers, photographers, consulting
   psychologist, cleaning services)
 * or any **other services** which can be scheduled and reserved **online** using
   the booking system.

### FURTHER READING

 * [Bookly Online Scheduling plugin](https://www.booking-wp-plugin.com/?utm_campaign=wp_description&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=WP_ORG)
   official page
 * [Help center](https://support.booking-wp-plugin.com/hc/en-us?utm_source=WP_ORG&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=wp_further_reading)
 * [Bookly demo](https://www.booking-wp-plugin.com/demo/free/?utm_campaign=wp_furtherreading&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=WP_ORG)
 * [Bookly Pro add-on demo](https://demo.booking-wp-plugin.com/?utm_campaign=wp_furtherreading&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=WP_ORG)
 * [Add-ons for Bookly Pro](https://www.booking-wp-plugin.com/add-ons?utm_campaign=wp_description&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=WP_ORG)
 * [Youtube channel](https://youtube.com/c/Bookly?utm_source=WP_ORG&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=wp_further_reading)

### AFTER ACTIVATION

 * **Add** at least one **service** (Bookly menu > Services).
 * **Add a staff member** linked to your service (Bookly menu > Staff members).
 * **Customize** the appearance of your online booking form (Bookly menu > Appearance).
 * **Publish the booking form** on your website (WordPress sidebar menu > Pages/
   Posts).

## Screenshots

[⌊Mobile-friendly booking form⌉⌊Mobile-friendly booking form⌉[

Mobile-friendly booking form

[⌊Booking process for customer⌉⌊Booking process for customer⌉[

Booking process for customer

[⌊Booking process for customer⌉⌊Booking process for customer⌉[

Booking process for customer

[⌊Booking process for customer⌉⌊Booking process for customer⌉[

Booking process for customer

[⌊Color-coding services in Bookly Calendar⌉⌊Color-coding services in Bookly Calendar⌉[

Color-coding services in Bookly Calendar

[⌊Appointment List⌉⌊Appointment List⌉[

Appointment List

[⌊Edit appointment window⌉⌊Edit appointment window⌉[

Edit appointment window

[⌊Unlimited Customer List⌉⌊Unlimited Customer List⌉[

Unlimited Customer List

[⌊Services grouped into categories⌉⌊Services grouped into categories⌉[

Services grouped into categories

[⌊Individual settings for each service⌉⌊Individual settings for each service⌉[

Individual settings for each service

[⌊Staff member settings⌉⌊Staff member settings⌉[

Staff member settings

[⌊Staff member settings⌉⌊Staff member settings⌉[

Staff member settings

[⌊Staff member schedule⌉⌊Staff member schedule⌉[

Staff member schedule

[⌊Staff member days off and vacation⌉⌊Staff member days off and vacation⌉[

Staff member days off and vacation

[⌊Frontend form customization: editable texts for all elements of the form⌉⌊Frontend
form customization: editable texts for all elements of the form⌉[

Frontend form customization: editable texts for all elements of the form

[⌊Frontend form customization: appearance of the time step⌉⌊Frontend form customization:
appearance of the time step⌉[

Frontend form customization: appearance of the time step

[⌊Templates for Email Notifications to customers⌉⌊Templates for Email Notifications
to customers⌉[

Templates for Email Notifications to customers

[⌊Email Notification to customer about pending appointment⌉⌊Email Notification to
customer about pending appointment⌉[

Email Notification to customer about pending appointment

[⌊Bookly General settings⌉⌊Bookly General settings⌉[

Bookly General settings

[⌊Bookly General settings: edit the record template displayed in the Calendar⌉⌊Bookly
General settings: edit the record template displayed in the Calendar⌉[

Bookly General settings: edit the record template displayed in the Calendar

## Blocks

This plugin provides 1 block.

 *   Bookly Form Block

## Installation

#### MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 * WordPress 3.7 or greater
 * PHP version 5.3.7 or greater
 * MySQL version 5.0 or greater

#### AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION

Automatic installation is the easiest option as WordPress handles the file transfers
itself and you don’t even need to leave your web browser. To do an automatic install
of Bookly, log in to your WordPress admin panel, navigate to the Plugins menu and
click Add New.

In the search field type “Bookly” and click Search Plugins. Once you have found 
our plugin, you can install it simply by clicking Install Now. WordPress will automatically
complete the installation.

#### MANUAL INSTALLATION

The manual installation method involves downloading our plugin and uploading it 
to your web server via your favorite FTP application.

 1. Download the plugin file to your computer and unzip it.
 2. Using an FTP program, or your hosting control panel, upload the unzipped plugin
    folder to your WordPress installations wp-content/plugins/ directory.
 3. Activate the plugin in the _WordPress sidebar menu –> Plugins_.

#### GETTING STARTED

When the title of the plugin has appeared on your dashboard, you may start the setup.
The following steps are required to make it possible for customers to use your newly
installed plugin:

 * Create a staff member of your company;
 * Define a category of services and list of services in each category (you can 
   add up to five services with free version of Bookly);
 * Determine the price and the duration of services;
 * Associate services with a staff member;
 * Set a working schedule for a staff member;
 * Add booking form to a website page.

Upon the completion of these steps, customers can book appointments. In the Calendar
section of the administrator’s view, administrators can add the information about
appointments manually. The website administrator can also look through and set:

 * Appearance mode of booking forms;
 * Staff member’s individual schedule;
 * Staff member’s individual service prices;
 * Set holidays and days off;
 * List of customers with contact information;
 * Email Notifications and SMS reminders.

## FAQ

### How can I test Bookly before installation?

You can check the functionality of Bookly by visiting our [demo page](https://www.booking-wp-plugin.com/demo/free/?utm_campaign=wp_description&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=WP_ORG).

### Where can I try the Bookly Pro add-on?

To check out all features available with the Bookly Pro add-on, please visit [Bookly Pro demo](https://demo.booking-wp-plugin.com/?utm_source=WP_ORG&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=wp_FAQ).

### How to upgrade to Bookly Pro?

Bookly Pro is a paid version which requires the Bookly Pro add-on. Purchase and 
download the Bookly Pro add-on [here](https://www.booking-wp-plugin.com/pricing?utm_campaign=wp_description&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=WP_ORG).
Install it as a new plugin.

### What’s the price of the Bookly Pro add-on?

Bookly has a free version which can be used for the unlimited period and contains
most of the basic features. You can check the current price and purchase the Bookly
Pro add-on [here](https://www.booking-wp-plugin.com/pricing?utm_campaign=wp_description&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=WP_ORG).
It includes six months of customer support and lifetime free updates of the plugin.
For Pro version you can also install add-ons. You can check the add-ons prices [here](https://www.booking-wp-plugin.com/pricing?utm_campaign=wp_description&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=WP_ORG).

### Can I install add-ons with the free version of Bookly?

You can use Bookly add-ons with the Bookly Pro add-on only. To install the add-ons
you need to upgrade to [Bookly Pro](https://www.booking-wp-plugin.com/pricing?utm_campaign=wp_description&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=WP_ORG)
first.

### What add-ons do you provide for Bookly Pro?

We have dozens of add-ons available for Bookly Pro only and continue adding more
add-ons regularly. We have add-ons such as:
 * ‘Deposit Payments’ allows your clients
to reserve the service by paying online just the part of the price and the rest 
after they receive the service. * ‘Special Days’ allows overriding working hours
for the services you provide during holidays or any other special occasions without
changing regular schedule. * ‘Service Schedule’ allows setting the specific time
for the service during the regular working hours of your employees or staff members
to create more flexibility. * ‘Bookly Locations’ allows your customers to pick the
most suitable place to get the service you provide and you can associate your employees
with different locations. * ‘Service Extras’ allows purchasing extra items for the
service you provide. You can check the full list of add-ons and how they work [here](https://www.booking-wp-plugin.com/demo-list/?utm_source=WP_ORG&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=wp_FAQ).
If you have Bookly Pro you can purchase add-ons [here](https://www.booking-wp-plugin.com/pricing?utm_campaign=wp_description&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=WP_ORG).

### Can I use Bookly for the hotel or rental business?

The current version of Bookly won’t fit hotel or rental business. But other than
that it can fit any business, where you or your employees provide time-based services
from legal, finance industries to spa and entertainment. Our solution is designed
to improve online sales and enhance the process of setting appointments.

### Do you offer support?

The Bookly team strives to provide support for both free and paid Bookly versions,
but we cannot always guarantee active support on the WordPress.org forums, as we
prioritize users who [bought Bookly Pro](https://www.booking-wp-plugin.com/pricing?utm_campaign=wp_description&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=WP_ORG)
add-on and have a valid support pack.

We recommend visiting our [Help Center](https://support.booking-wp-plugin.com/hc/en-us?utm_campaign=wp_FAQ&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=WP_ORG),
[Youtube Video Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO4v4UcvU43enNcHU8BN5XA/videos?utm_campaign=wp_FAQ&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=WP_ORG),
and trying [our demos](https://www.booking-wp-plugin.com/demo-list/?utm_campaign=wp_FAQ&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=WP_ORG)
to find the answers to the most common questions.

Regular License of Bookly Pro add-on includes six months of support which is available
online 24/7. After the support pack expires, it can be renewed at any time.

### I’ve installed Bookly. How do I get it running?

To start using Bookly, you’ll need to add a staff member and at least one service.
To publish a booking form on your website, go to the Pages/Posts and click on the“
Add Bookly booking form” button in the page editor.

### Where do I go to change the appearance of the booking form?

Appearance section in Bookly menu is the place to start with. Change the colors,
update interface texts, show/hide particular fields, and much more.
 If you want
to remove fields, make sure you only check the right boxes to the booking form.

### Do I need to know how to code in order to install or use Bookly?

No, if your website runs on WordPress.
 You can access all Bookly capabilities from
the admin area, which will be an integral part of your WordPress dashboard.

### How do I set up SMS notifications?

 1. In _Bookly menu –> SMS Notifications_, click on “Register” in the login form on
    the left side of the page;
 2. Top up your balance by one of the standard $10, $25, $50, or $100 amounts (transaction
    processed by PayPal);
 3. To send scheduled notifications please execute the following command hourly with
    your cron:
     wget -q -O – http://[your-domain]/wp-cron.php
 4. Choose notification types and build your messages using shortcodes: tick a checkbox,
    and an editor field will open. Write the copy, format it as you like, and add personalized
    data using shortcodes that you’ll see just below the text edit window.

To learn more, please visit our [Help Center](https://support.booking-wp-plugin.com/hc/en-us/articles/212411289?utm_campaign=wp_FAQ&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=WP_ORG).

### I want to learn more about all Bookly features.

You can find more details about Bookly Pro features [here](https://www.booking-wp-plugin.com/pricing?utm_campaign=wp_description&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=WP_ORG)(
paid version requires the Bookly Pro add-on).
 Check out our [video tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO4v4UcvU43enNcHU8BN5XA?utm_campaign=wp_FAQ&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=WP_ORG)
about main Bookly features.

### How do I suggest a feature for future versions of Bookly?

We’ve created a [discussion board](https://ideas.booking-wp-plugin.com?utm_campaign=wp_FAQ&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=WP_ORG)
specifically for that. Go ahead and vote for the features you’d like to be added
or create new feature requests with a bit of context in the description.

## Reviews

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s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[너무 좋은 플러그인입니다.](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/%eb%84%88%eb%ac%b4-%ec%a2%8b%ec%9d%80-%ed%94%8c%eb%9f%ac%ea%b7%b8%ec%9d%b8%ec%9e%85%eb%8b%88%eb%8b%a4/)󠁿

 [kuehyunpark](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kuehyunpark/) June 5, 2026 1 reply

2015년부터 작은 사이트를 운영하면서 Bookly Pro 와 여러 유료 플러그인을 구입해서 
사용하고 있습니다. 무엇보다 쉽게 사용할 수 있고, 사용자 환경에 맞추어 커스텀이 가능하다는
점 그리고 고객응대 서비스가 좋다는 점을 말씀드리고 싶습니다. 얼마전에 플러그인 업데이트가
되면서 문제가 발생했었는데 티켓을 등록했더니 담당자가 직접 접속해서 해결해 주었습니다.
한국에서 사용하시는 분들이 별로 없는 것 같아서 일부러 한글로 리뷰를 남깁니다.

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s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[bien pas de critique](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/bien-pas-de-critique/)󠁿

 [roudsonmedine](https://profiles.wordpress.org/roudsonmedine/) May 18, 2026 1 reply

bien

![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/65a0b8abed0cd885b39882182e7baac5a6020e980652b8f9a9e1f88599ba6c9b?
s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[Excellent Support](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/excellent-support-2665/)󠁿

 [medsclinic](https://profiles.wordpress.org/medsclinic/) May 4, 2026 1 reply

Had a bit trouble using BOOKLY after migrating website from previous host. Shared
the problem and it was resoved within 30minute.

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s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[Bookly Review: A Powerful Appointment Booking Solution for WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/bookly-review-a-powerful-appointment-booking-solution-for-wordpress/)󠁿

 [orenziv](https://profiles.wordpress.org/orenziv/) April 28, 2026 1 reply

Bookly is one of the most complete appointment booking plugins available for WordPress,
and after working with several scheduling systems, it stands out as a powerful and
flexible solution for service-based businesses. What makes Bookly particularly strong
is its high level of customization. The booking form can be fully adapted—steps 
can be added or removed, fields customized, and even the design adjusted to match
your brand . This makes it suitable for clinics, therapists, consultants, and any
business that needs a professional booking flow. From a functionality standpoint,
Bookly offers everything needed in one system: Online booking and calendar managementAutomated
reminders (email/SMS)Payment integrations and depositsMulti-staff and multi-service
scheduling It’s especially effective for businesses with more complex setups, like
multiple practitioners or locations, where it handles availability and scheduling
in a structured way . However, there are a few important downsides to consider: 
Many advanced features require paid add-ons, which can increase the total cost significantlyThe
system can feel slightly complex for beginners, especially during setupSupport quality
is sometimes inconsistent depending on the issue Overall, Bookly is not the simplest
plugin—but it is one of the most powerful. If you are serious about running a professional
booking system inside WordPress and want full control over your data and workflow,
it’s an excellent choice. Final verdict:A robust, scalable booking solution best
suited for professionals who want flexibility and are willing to invest a bit of
time (and possibly money) to get the most out of it.

![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/475f4b584a56ba0bb1ea222971ba090b7ea088ac95e2f364670e747c16e98312?
s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[Excellent booking system](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/excellent-booking-system-6/)󠁿

 [stistko](https://profiles.wordpress.org/stistko/) April 28, 2026 1 reply

I can highly recommend this booking system. Their support and problem-solving are
very fast.

![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ba3bdb9424ccdd84b0d67116927879e71a0d0c5eb738f277559796577b8a46c3?
s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[Best Customer Support](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/best-customer-support-50/)󠁿

 [Ahsan Waqas](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ahsan142/) April 27, 2026 1 reply

Customer support is outstanding.

 [ Read all 570 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/reviews/)

## Contributors & Developers

“Online Scheduling and Appointment Booking System – Bookly” is open source software.
The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ Bookly ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ladela/)

“Online Scheduling and Appointment Booking System – Bookly” has been translated 
into 8 locales. Thank you to [the translators](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/contributors)
for their contributions.

[Translate “Online Scheduling and Appointment Booking System – Bookly” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool)

### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/),
check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/),
or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/)
by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Changelog

Visit our [changelog page](https://www.booking-wp-plugin.com/change-log/?utm_campaign=wp_FAQ&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=WP_ORG)
to stay up-to-date.

## Meta

 *  Version **27.9**
 *  Last updated **3 days ago**
 *  Active installations **60,000+**
 *  WordPress version ** 3.7 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **7.0.2**
 *  PHP version ** 5.3.7 or higher **
 *  Languages
 * [Dutch](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/),
   [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/),
   [French (France)](https://fr.wordpress.org/plugins/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/),
   [German](https://de.wordpress.org/plugins/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/),
   [Italian](https://it.wordpress.org/plugins/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/),
   [Portuguese (Portugal)](https://pt.wordpress.org/plugins/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/),
   [Russian](https://ru.wordpress.org/plugins/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/),
   [Spanish (Spain)](https://es.wordpress.org/plugins/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/),
   and [Ukrainian](https://uk.wordpress.org/plugins/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/).
 *  [Translate into your language](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool)
 * Tags
 * [appointment booking](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/appointment-booking/)
   [appointments](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/appointments/)[booking](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/booking/)
   [booking calendar](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/booking-calendar/)[booking system](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/booking-system/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/advanced/)

## Ratings

 4.4 out of 5 stars.

 *  [  453 5-star reviews     ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/reviews/?filter=5)
 *  [  30 4-star reviews     ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/reviews/?filter=4)
 *  [  19 3-star reviews     ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/reviews/?filter=3)
 *  [  15 2-star reviews     ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/reviews/?filter=2)
 *  [  53 1-star reviews     ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/reviews/?filter=1)

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## Contributors

 *   [ Bookly ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ladela/)

## Support

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 [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/)

## Donate

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