=== Bookify – Appointment Booking & Scheduling for WordPress ===
Contributors: wpexpertsio
Tags: appointment booking, appointments, booking, booking system, scheduling
Requires at least: 6.2
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.3.3
Requires PHP: 7.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

🚀 A modern, lightweight appointment booking plugin for WordPress. Let customers book services online, manage schedules easily, and reduce no-shows — no coding required.

== Description ==

📅 **[Bookify](https://wpbookify.com/)** is a modern **appointment booking plugin for WordPress** that helps you accept online bookings, manage appointments, and schedule services directly from your website — with no complex setup or coding required.

Whether you’re a freelancer, consultant, small business owner, or managing a growing team, Bookify transforms your WordPress site into a reliable, easy-to-manage booking system.

With a clean user interface, flexible booking forms, and automated notifications, Bookify saves you time ⏱️, reduces manual work, and lets you focus on what matters most: **running and growing your business**.

[Demo](https://tastewp.com/create/NMS/8.4/latest_wp/bookify/tastewp-default/?redirect=admin.php?page=bookify&ni=true) | [Documentation](https://wpbookify.com/documentation/?utm_source=wp_org&utm_medium=read_me) | [Features](https://wpbookify.com/feature/?utm_source=wp_org&utm_medium=read_me) | [Blog](https://wpbookify.com/blog/?utm_source=wp_org&utm_medium=read_me) | [Upgrade](https://wpbookify.com/pricing/?utm_source=wp_org&utm_medium=read_me) | [Get Support](https://objectsws.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/38/group/108/create/387/?utm_source=wp_org&utm_medium=read_me)

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== 🌟 Why Choose Bookify? ==
🗓️ Appointment Booking Made Simple

Bookify simplifies appointment scheduling by combining a clean booking form, clear time slots, and an easy admin calendar — all inside WordPress.

✔️ **Quick & Easy Setup** – Get your booking system live in minutes
✔️ **Beginner-Friendly UI** – Simple for admins, intuitive for customers
✔️ **Clear Booking Experience** – Customers know exactly what to do at every step
✔️ **Flexible Booking Forms** – Add booking forms anywhere using shortcodes
✔️ **Automated Email Notifications** – Reduce no-shows and missed appointments
✔️ **Performance-Focused** – Lightweight and optimized for WordPress

== 🔥 Core Features (Free Version) ==

🗓️ **Unlimited Booking Forms** – Create unlimited appointment booking forms
🧩 **Service-Based Appointments** – Service-Based Appointment Scheduling
📆 **Admin Calendar View** – Appointment Calendar for Admins
📩 **Email Notifications** – Automatic booking confirmations and alerts
💰 **Payment Options** – Accept **on-site payments** and **PayPal**
🔗 **Shortcode Support** – Embed booking forms on any page or post
🎨 **Theme Compatible** – Works seamlessly with all modern WordPress themes
🌍 **Translation Ready** – Use Bookify in your local language

== 🚀 Pro Features ==
Upgrade to **[Bookify Pro](https://wpbookify.com/pricing)** to unlock advanced tools for growing businesses:

👥 Multiple Staff & location management
💳 Online payments via **Stripe**
📅 Calendar synchronization with Google & Outlook
🎥 Virtual meeting integrations (Zoom & Google Meet)
⏰ Advanced scheduling rules
🎯 Priority support

== 👥 Who Is Bookify For? ==
Bookify is ideal for **any appointment-based business**, including:

💇 Salons & Spas
🏥 Clinics & Healthcare providers
🎓 Coaches, Consultants & Freelancers
📚 Tutors, Trainers & Educators
🏋️ Gyms & Personal trainers
🛠️ Repair services & Local businesses

If your business relies on appointments, **Bookify adapts to your workflow and scales as you grow**.

== 💡 Designed for Real-World Booking Needs ==
Bookify is thoughtfully designed based on how **real businesses handle appointments every day**. From simple one-on-one bookings to managing multiple services, schedules, and clients, Bookify keeps things clear, flexible, and reliable.

Instead of overwhelming you with unnecessary options, Bookify focuses on what truly matters: **speed, usability, and scalability**. You get a booking system that works smoothly out of the box and grows with your business when you need more advanced features.

== ⚡ Fast, Lightweight & Performance-Focused ==
Bookify is built with performance in mind. It avoids heavy scripts and unnecessary bloat, ensuring your website stays fast and responsive — even as bookings increase.

✔️ Optimized for WordPress best practices
✔️ Minimal impact on page load speed
✔️ Clean and maintainable codebase

== 🎨 Clean User Experience for Customers & Admins ==

For customers:

🧭 Simple and intuitive booking flow
✨ Clear and distraction-free booking interface
🔐 Secure and reliable booking confirmation

For admins:

📆 Easy-to-use calendar and appointment management
⚙️ Straightforward settings without confusion
📊 Clear overview of bookings and services

Bookify is designed so you spend less time learning the plugin and more time running your business.

== 🔄 Flexible Today, Scalable Tomorrow ==
Start small and grow confidently. Bookify works perfectly for solo professionals and easily scales for teams, locations, and higher booking volumes.

As your business grows, you can unlock advanced tools like:

👥 Multiple Staff and Location management
💳 Online payments via **[Bookify Pro](https://wpbookify.com/)**
📅 Calendar synchronization
🎥 Virtual meeting integrations

== 🛡️ Built for Trust, Stability & Long-Term Use ==
Bookify follows WordPress coding standards and is actively maintained to ensure compatibility with the latest WordPress versions.

🔒 Secure data handling
🔄 Regular updates and improvements
🤝 Reliable support and documentation

== 🎯 Why Businesses Choose Bookify ==
✔️ Easy to set up, easy to manage
✔️ Professional booking experience for customers
✔️ No unnecessary complexity
✔️ Scales naturally with business growth
✔️ Built specifically for WordPress

Bookify gives you confidence that your scheduling system will simply work — day after day.

== Installation ==

= Automatic Installation =
1. Go to **Plugins → Add New** in your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Search for **Bookify**.
3. Click **Install Now** and then **Activate**.

= Manual Installation =
1. Download the plugin ZIP file.
2. Upload it to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
3. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress.

== 3rd Party Services ==
MUI – [https://mui.com/material-ui/](https://mui.com/material-ui/)
ApexCharts – [https://apexcharts.com/](https://apexcharts.com/)
FullCalendar – [https://fullcalendar.io/](https://fullcalendar.io/)

== For Developers ==
The source code for the React application is located in the src folder in the main directory of the plugin, which is structured as follows:

– `admin/`: Contains all modules for managing the plugin in the WordPress admin dashboard.
– `frontend/`: Responsible for the main booking forms used by end-users.
– `appointment/`: Manages the table of booked appointments and related functionality.

Steps to Run the React Application:

**1: To Install Dependencies**
Open your console, navigate to the plugin directory, and run: `npm install`
This will install all the required npm packages for the React application.

**2: Run in Development Mode**
To build and run the React app in development mode, execute: `npm run start`
This will launch a development server with hot reloading for React.

**3: Build for Production**
If you’re preparing the plugin for production, run: `npm run build`
This command will generate an optimized, production-ready build of the React app.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is Bookify free? =

Yes. Bookify offers a free version with essential booking features including **on-site payments** and **PayPal**. Advanced features like **Stripe payments** are available in **[Bookify Pro](https://wpbookify.com/)**.

= Does Bookify work with any WordPress theme? =

Yes. Bookify is designed to work with all modern WordPress themes and page builders.

= Can I manage multiple staff members and locations? =

Yes. Multiple staff members and locations are supported in **[Bookify Pro](https://wpbookify.com/)**.

= Is coding knowledge required to use Bookify? =

No. Bookify is built for beginners and does not require any coding knowledge.

= How can I report security bugs? =

You can report security bugs through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team helps validate, triage and handle any security vulnerabilities. [Report a security vulnerability.](https://patchstack.com/database/vdp/4fac020a-2dd9-4f32-afc4-c9f188618be4/?utm_source=wp_org&utm_medium=read_me)

== Screenshots ==
1. Frontend Services Tab
2. Frontend Date & Time Tab
3. Frontend Your Information Tab
4. Frontend Payment Tab
5. Frontend Confirmation Tab
6. Backend Dashboard Module
7. Backend Calendar Module
8. Backend Appointments Module
9. Backend Locations Module (Pro)
10. Backend Services Module
11. Backend Staffs Module
12. Backend Customers Module
13. Backend Notifications Module
14. Backend Payments Module
15. Backend Settings Module

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.2.0 =
This update includes smooth transitions in the frontend form. Updating is strongly recommended for a better user experience.

= 1.1.2 =
This update includes important security fixes and frontend improvements. Updating is strongly recommended.

== ChangeLog ==

= 1.3.3 =
– **TWEAK** – Auto Change Tab on Selection Service/Slot
– **TWEAK** – Minor Bug Fixes

= 1.3.2 =
– **UPDATE** – Add Light Theme Compatibility with Pro Version
– **TWEAK** – Code Optimization

= 1.3.1 =
– **UPDATE** – Code Optimization
– **UPDATE** – Improve Onboarding UI

= 1.3.0 =
– **NEW** – Added Light Theme of Booking Form

= 1.2.0 =
– **NEW** – Add Transition on Frontend Form While Changing Tabs
– **TWEAK** – Minor Fixes & Improvements

= 1.1.3 =
– **TWEAK** – Minor Fixes & Improvements

= 1.1.2 =
– **FIX** – Vulnerability Fixes
– **UPDATE** – Frontend Change Tab on Selection
– **UPDATE** – Frontend Payment Gateways Layout

= 1.1.1 =
– **TWEAK** – Compatible with WordPress Version 6.9

= 1.1.0 =
– **NEW** – Improve Overall UI
– **NEW** – Compatibility with Multisites
– **NEW** – Added Onboarding Wizard
– **TWEAK** – Freemuis SDK Update

= 1.0.11 =
– **NEW** – Added Compatibility with Bookify Pro v1.4

= 1.0.10 =
– **FIX** – Vulnerability Fixes

= 1.0.9 =
– **NEW** – Added Compatibility with Bookify Pro v1.3

= 1.0.8 =
– **NEW** – Added Compatibility with Bookify Pro v1.2

= 1.0.7 =
– **TWEAK** – Tested Upto WordPress Latest Version 6.8

= 1.0.6 =
– **NEW** – Added Compatibility with Bookify Pro v1.1

= 1.0.5 =
– **NEW** – Added Freemius SDK

= 1.0.4 =
– **NEW** – Compatibility with Bookify Pro v1.0

= 1.0.3 =
– **TWEAK** – Minor Improvements

= 1.0.2 =
– **TWEAK** – Minor Tweaks

= 1.0.1 =
– **TWEAK** – Code Optimization

= 1.0.0 =
– Initial Release