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Appointment Booking Calendar

Name: Appointment Booking Calendar Review: Features & Insights
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By codepeople

Bookings & Scheduling / Booking & Reservations

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Appointment Booking Calendar Review - In-Depth Analysis

Appointment Booking Calendar allows you to accept online bookings from available time-slots in a calendar. It integrates with PayPal for payments and supports various appointment types.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.89/10

User Rating

4.2/5 (based on 92+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

6.8 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Appointment Booking Calendar is a plugin designed for accepting online bookings from a set of available time-slots in a calendar. This booking system is ideal for various activities such as medical consultations, classrooms, and events where specific times need to be selected.

The plugin connects to a PayPal payment process, allowing users to book appointments and make payments seamlessly. It includes features such as email notifications for both users and administrators, appointment capacity settings, and the ability to export appointments to iCal format.

Users can define working days, available time slots, and manage bookings efficiently. The calendar can be displayed in multiple formats and supports various languages. Additionally, the plugin offers a pro version with enhanced features for more complex booking needs.

Comparing to Alternatives

Appointment Booking Calendar is a well-established plugin with several direct competitors offering similar appointment scheduling features. Here are some notable alternatives to consider.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Comprehensive feature set including PayPal payment integration
User-friendly interface despite a learning curve
Responsive and helpful support team
Reliable performance with consistent updates
Ability to handle multiple bookings simultaneously

Weaknesses

Not the easiest plugin to learn initially
Some advanced features require exploration to fully utilize
Security history includes multiple past vulnerabilities
Higher security risk score compared to some competitors

User Sentiment Analysis

Based on 92 ratings with a strong majority of 5-star reviews, users generally express high satisfaction with the plugin's functionality and support. However, a notable minority have rated it lower, reflecting some challenges.

Positive highlights

'It's pretty good although it's not easy to learn.' — guillermoha
'Simple and complete' — stephanevergne
'Almost Perfect' — harmonimd
'Works as it should, and we have been satisfied for years.' — renzcom
'Great plugin and fast support with a wide range of features.' — pedadeshi1

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Steep learning curve for new users
Past security vulnerabilities may concern cautious users
Some features require additional effort to master

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a robust and feature-rich appointment booking plugin with reliable payment integration and responsive support will find this plugin suitable, especially those willing to invest time in learning its capabilities.

Not ideal for

Those looking for an out-of-the-box, extremely simple solution or users with high security sensitivity may want to consider alternatives due to the plugin's learning curve and its history of security issues.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a comprehensive set of booking features including appointment scheduling and PayPal payment functionality, providing good value for basic to intermediate needs.

Pro version

The premium version typically includes advanced features such as enhanced customization options, multiple booking management, priority support, and additional payment gateways.

Final Verdict

Appointment Booking Calendar stands out for its extensive features and strong user support, making it a solid choice for businesses needing a dependable booking system. Its high rating reflects user satisfaction despite a learning curve.

However, potential users should weigh the plugin's past security vulnerabilities and consider their comfort with its complexity. Alternatives may be preferable for those prioritizing simplicity or heightened security assurances.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Appointment Booking Calendar plugin.

Appointment

Appointment Calendar

Booking Calendar

Screenshots

FAQ

A: The product’s page contains detailed information about each appointment calendar field and customization:

https://abc.dwbooster.com

A: For centering the calendar add the needed styles into the “Customization area >> Add Custom Styles” (at the bottom of the page that contains the list of calendars):

.appContainer{text-align:center;} .appContainer2{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;width:200px}

After that be sure to refresh the page that contains the appointment scheduler form or clear your browser cache to be sure that the browser is loading the updated CCS styles file.

A: You can specify the size of the appointment calendar’s cells, that way the complete appointment calendar width and height can be controlled.

Open the file “appointment-booking-calendar\TDE_AppCalendar\all-css.css” and about line #139 modify the “padding” applied to the cells:

.yui-calendar td.calcell {     padding:.3em .4em;     border:1px solid #E0E0E0;     text-align:center;     vertical-align: top; }

A: Open the file “wp-content/plugins/appointment-booking-calendar/TDE_AppCalendar/all-css.css” … find this CSS rule:

.yui-calendar td.calcell.reserveddate { background-color:#B6EA59; }

…and replace the background color that appears there.

A: Add this CSS rule into the “Customization area >> Add Custom Styles” (at the bottom of the page that contains the list of calendars):

    .yui-calcontainer{width:98%}

A: You can specify the size of the appointment calendar’s cells, that way the complete appointment calendar width and height can be controlled.

Open the file “appointment-booking-calendar\TDE_AppCalendar\all-css.css” and about line #139 modify the “padding” applied to the cells:

.yui-calendar td.calcell {     padding:.3em .4em;     border:1px solid #E0E0E0;     text-align:center;     vertical-align: top; }

Contributors and developers

“Appointment Booking Calendar” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

codepeople

Pro version Free Version

WPS

6.89

Average

Pro version

Ratings

4.2 out of 5 | 92

Version

1.4.05

Last updated

2 months ago

Active installations

1,000+

WordPress version

7.0.7 or higher

PHP version

or higher

Languages

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Appointment Booking Calendar Review - In-Depth Analysis

Performance Overview

What It Does

Comparing to Alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

Who Should Use This?

Pricing & Value

Final Verdict

Other Notable Features

Screenshots

FAQ

Contributors and developers

Ratings

Reviews (92)

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Contributors & Developers

Interested in development?

Changelog

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (12)

Previous Versions

WPS

6.89

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