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WP Booking System – Booking Calendar

By Roland Murg

Bookings & Scheduling / Booking & Reservations

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

WP Booking System – Booking Calendar Review - In-Depth Analysis

The WP Booking System is a powerful booking calendar plugin for WordPress. It allows users to easily manage and receive online bookings for rentals, events, and more.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.91/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 344+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5.1 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

The WP Booking System is a booking calendar plugin designed for WordPress users. It helps manage rentals, events, and appointments with ease. The plugin is lightweight and user-friendly, making it suitable for various rental businesses.

With this booking calendar, users can create and customize booking forms, manage bookings, and display available dates. It is ideal for property rentals, boat rentals, car rentals, and event management.

The plugin supports multiple languages and offers features like email notifications, automatic calendar updates, and a simple setup process. Users can also upgrade to a premium version for additional functionalities such as online payments and advanced calendar features.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Booking System – Booking Calendar is a highly rated booking plugin with several direct competitors offering similar appointment and booking functionalities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Highly rated with 93.9% five-star reviews indicating strong user satisfaction
Offers both free and pro versions with extensive booking features
Responsive and helpful customer support praised by multiple users
Flexible and feature-rich, suitable for various booking needs
Good iCal synchronization with external platforms

Weaknesses

Some users report bugs related to invoice number settings and booking creation
Reported issues with manual booking payment status updates
Occasional usability problems on Android tablets
Security history includes multiple medium to high severity vulnerabilities, though fixed in recent versions

User Sentiment Analysis

With an overall rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 344 users, the plugin enjoys overwhelmingly positive feedback, though a small minority report functional issues.

Positive highlights

"Super quick and helpful support" – qpl88
"Great – easy to use plugin and outstanding support!" – bartrdevries
"Best booking plugin + amazing support" – shannonpayne
"Great bookingsystem and excellent support" – dkjbe
"Works great and support really cares" – diyagmara

Common complaints

Issues with booking creation after payment
Invoice number settings changes affecting existing invoices
Inability to manually set bookings to paid after online payment
Usability problems on Android tablets

Weaknesses

Some bugs affecting booking and invoice management
Limited functionality on certain devices
Security vulnerabilities in past versions, though addressed

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a reliable, feature-rich booking system with excellent support and flexibility for various booking scenarios, including hospitality and rentals.

Not ideal for

Users who require flawless operation on all devices including Android tablets or those unwilling to update regularly to mitigate past security vulnerabilities.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential booking calendar functionality suitable for many basic booking needs.

Pro version

Premium features include multiple calendars, advanced booking options, and enhanced customization to support more complex booking requirements.

Final Verdict

WP Booking System – Booking Calendar stands out with its high user satisfaction, comprehensive features, and exceptional support, making it a strong choice for many WordPress users needing booking functionality. Its pro version adds valuable enhancements for more demanding use cases.

However, users should be aware of past security vulnerabilities that have been fixed and some reported bugs affecting booking and invoice management. Regular updates and support responsiveness help mitigate these concerns, but users with critical security needs or specific device compatibility issues may want to consider alternatives.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WP Booking System – Booking Calendar plugin.

Booking calendar

Reservation calendar

Online booking system

Screenshots

FAQ

You can add the booking calendar using the Gutenberg block, widget, the “Add Calendar” button above the editor, or directly with a shortcode.

An example shortcode is:

[wpbs id="1" title="yes" legend="yes" legend_position="side" display="1" year="0" month="0" show_first_available_date="no" language="auto" start="1" dropdown="yes" jump="no" history="1" tooltip="1" highlighttoday="no" weeknumbers="no" show_prices="no" form_id="1" form_position="bottom" auto_pending="yes" selection_type="multiple" selection_style="normal" minimum_days="0" maximum_days="0" booking_start_day="0" booking_end_day="0" show_date_selection="no"]

You can see the full documentation here: https://www.wpbookingsystem.com/documentation/adding-a-calendar-and-a-form-to-a-page/the-shortcode/