=== Booking Calendar for Appointments and Service Businesses - Booktics ===
Contributors: arraytics, ehsanriyadh
Tags: booking, appointment booking, booking calendar, booking system, scheduling 
Requires at least: 5.2
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 1.0.7
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: [https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html)

Booking system for service-based businesses that offers booking calendars, appointments, reservations, service scheduling and payments. 

== Description ==

Introducing [**Booktics**](https://arraytics.com/booktics/) – a free and beginer-friendly WordPress booking plugin designed for **service-based businesses**. With Booktics, you can set up an **appointment booking system** in minutes, manage your **booking calendar**, and let clients schedule appointments online **24/7 without hassle**.

Booktics gives you everything you need: unlimited bookings, a simple [**multi-step booking form**](https://docs.arraytics.com/docs/booktics/services/how-to-create-service-in-booktics/), flexible **service durations with payments**, and fully customizable booking forms – all displayed in a clean, **mobile-friendly calendar view**.

➕ You can also connect Booktics with popular tools to keep your business organized. Enjoy [**Google Calendar sync**](https://docs.arraytics.com/docs/booktics/integration/how-to-integrate-google-calendar-with-booktics/), Outlook Calendar integration, Google Meet, FluentCRM, PayPal, [**Stripe**](https://docs.arraytics.com/docs/booktics/payment-type/how-to-configure-the-stripe-in-booktics/), and more.

Whether it’s a **dentist appointment, a yoga class, salon reservation, tutoring session, or home cleaning service**, Booktics makes online scheduling easy for both you and your clients. It’s the perfect solution for any [**service-based business**](https://arraytics.com/online-booking-plugin-for-service-based-businesses/) looking to save time and deliver a smooth booking experience.

**More helpful links here to get started👇**

[Live demo](https://products.arraytics.com/booktics-admin-demo/)|[Documentation](https://docs.arraytics.com/docs/booktics/) |[Roadmaps](https://arraytics.com/booktics/booktics-roadmaps/) |[Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/@arraytics/videos)

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Need help setting up your booking calendar on your website? 👉 [Let Us Know](https://arraytics.com/support/).

## **👥 Who is Booktics Booking System For?**

Booktics is built for **service-based businesses** of all sizes. Whether you’re a solo professional or managing a full team, the **Booktics booking system** helps you stay organized, save time, and give clients a smooth booking experience.

➡️ **Salons & Spas Services** – Handle online **appointments and reservations** for haircuts, facials, massages, and spa treatments with ease.

➡️  **Dental Clinics & Healthcare** – Let patients **book dentist or doctor appointments online**, avoiding phone calls and double bookings.

➡️  **Health & Wellness Centers** – Streamline scheduling for therapy sessions, physiotherapy, or wellness classes.

➡️  **Cleaning Services** – Allow clients to quickly **schedule home or office cleaning appointments** at their preferred time.

➡️  **Fitness Trainers & Yoga Instructors** – Manage bookings for personal training, yoga, or group fitness classes in a **24/7 online booking system**.

➡️  **Repair & Maintenance Providers** – Let customers book plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, or handyman services without hassle.

➡️  **Beauty & Personal Care** – Simplify appointment booking for makeup artists, skincare professionals, or grooming services.

✨ Booktics doesn’t stop there — it’s a **complete booking solution for any service-based business**. Additionally, it nicely handles **all types of online bookings and appointments** in one simple booking system.

## **🎉 Booktics Free Features That Save Your Time & Money**

Booktics Free gives you all the must-have features to run a service based business,manage appointments, customers, and schedules without extra cost. Here’s a breakdown of what you get:

### **📅 Booking & Scheduling: Handle your day-to-day bookings with ease**

Booktics Free makes it simple for clients to [book online 24/7](https://docs.arraytics.com/docs/booktics/services/how-to-create-service-in-booktics/), while you stay in control of your schedule.

- **Online Booking** – Let customers book appointments directly from your website with real-time availability. No more phone calls or double-bookings.
- **Multi-Step Booking Form** – A simple step-by-step flow guides customers through choosing a service, time slot, and confirming their booking. This reduces confusion and ensures a smooth booking process.
- **Custom Time Slots** – You can set flexible time slots based on your services. For example, 30-minute slots for quick consultations or 90-minute slots for therapy sessions.
- **Buffer Time** – Add breaks between appointments so you don’t feel rushed. Great for preparation, cleaning, or just taking a breather.
- **Booking Limits** – Control how many bookings you accept per time slot or day. This prevents overbooking and keeps your workload manageable.
- **Cancellation & Rescheduling** – Clients can [cancel](https://docs.arraytics.com/docs/booktics/automation/how-to-manage-automation-for-appointment-canceling/) or [reschedule booking](https://docs.arraytics.com/docs/booktics/automation/how-to-manage-automation-for-appointment-rescheduling/) on their own, which saves you time and keeps your calendar up to date.

### **🛠️ Service Management: Easily organize and manage your services**

Booktics gives you one place to create and control all your offerings.

- [**Service Management**](https://docs.arraytics.com/docs/booktics/services/how-to-create-service-category-in-booktics/) – Add details like service name, duration, and price. For example, you can set up “Haircut – 30 minutes” or “Dental Checkup – 1 hour.”
- **Service Categories** – Group your services into categories (e.g., Hair, Skin, Wellness) so customers can find what they need faster.
- **Customizable Design Layout (coming soon)** – Soon you’ll be able to match the booking form’s look and feel to your brand, creating a professional appearance.

### **👥 Team Management: Keep your staff schedules organized**

If you work with a team, Booktics makes it easy to manage everyone’s availability.

- [**Team Management**](https://docs.arraytics.com/docs/booktics/team-members/how-to-manage-team-member-on-booktics/) – Assign services and manage working hours for each staff member. Perfect for salons, clinics, or gyms where multiple employees serve clients.
- **Admin Panel & Team Member Panel** – Each team member can log in to see and manage their own bookings, while the admin keeps overall control from a central dashboard.

### **👥 Customer & Order Management: Deliver a personalized experience**

Booktics helps you track your customers and their past bookings so you can build stronger relationships.

- **Customer Management** – Store client details like name, contact info, and service history. This helps you remember repeat clients and offer tailored service.
- **Orders** – Track booking and payment status from one dashboard. No need for messy spreadsheets.
- **Booking Forms** – Create forms to collect important details from customers during booking, such as special requests or notes.

### **💳 Payments & Checkout: Accept secure online payments to streamline your business**

- [**Stripe Integration**](https://docs.arraytics.com/docs/booktics/payment-type/how-to-configure-the-stripe-in-booktics/) – Accept credit cards, debit cards, and wallets like Apple Pay or Google Pay. Stripe ensures fast and flexible online payments.

### **📊 Reporting & Analytics: Get insights into how your business is doing**

Booktics Free includes reporting tools to help you make data-driven decisions.

- **Dashboard & Reporting** – See all bookings, revenue, and customer data in one place.
- **Upcoming Bookings** – Get a clear list of what’s scheduled so you’re always prepared.

### **💬 Notifications & Communication: Reduce no-shows and keep clients informed**

Booktics Free helps you send automated updates so customers never forget their bookings.

- [**Email Notifications**](https://docs.arraytics.com/docs/booktics/automation/how-to-get-started-with-booktics-email-automation/) – Automatically send confirmations, reminders, and updates to both you and your customers. This improves communication and builds trust.

### **📅 Calendar View : Manage your bookings in one calendar**

- **Calendar View** – Drag-and-drop interface to move, edit, or manage bookings quickly. Easy for admins and team members to track all appointments at a glance.

### **🌐 Integrations & Automation: Connect Booktics to your favorite tools.**

- **FluentCRM Integration** – Automatically sync customer details for marketing or follow-ups.
- **Pabbly Integration (coming soon)** – Automate workflows between apps.
- **Zapier Integration (coming soon)** – Connect Booktics to thousands of tools like Google Sheets, Slack, or Trello.
- **Webhooks (coming soon)** – Send booking data instantly to other platforms or custom apps.

## **🚀 Booktics PRO: More Powerful with Advanced Booking Capabilities**

Booktics Pro includes **everything in Free** plus a set of **advanced booking, payment, and integration tools** that give service providers more flexibility, control, and professionalism.

### **🛠️ Advanced Service Management: Offer more options and flexibility to clients**

- [**Extra Service**](https://docs.arraytics.com/docs/booktics/services/how-to-add-custom-fields-on-service/) – Let customers add additional services during the booking process. For example, a salon can allow clients to book “Haircut + Hair Wash” in one go. This increases upselling opportunities.
- **Group Booking** – Clients can book for multiple people at once (like families, teams, or groups). Perfect for yoga classes, fitness sessions, or workshops.
- **Multiple Pricing Durations** – Offer the same service with different lengths and prices. For instance, a therapist can offer a “30-min session” and a “60-min session” at different rates.
- **Booking Custom Fields** – Add extra fields to the booking form to collect more information (e.g., “Preferred Staff,” “Special Requirements,” or “Notes”). This gives you flexibility to tailor services to client needs.

### **💳 Advanced Payments Method:Get paid instantly and securely**

- [**PayPal Integration**](https://docs.arraytics.com/docs/booktics/payment-type/how-to-configure-the-paypal-in-booktics-pro/) – Customers can pay instantly via PayPal during booking. It’s secure and widely trusted worldwide.
- **WooCommerce Payment Integration (coming soon)** – Use WooCommerce to extend payment options, including country-specific gateways and additional methods. This is especially helpful for global service businesses.

💡 With Pro, clients can book and pay in one seamless process, reducing cancellations and ensuring you get paid on time.

### **📅 Advanced Calendar & Sync: Stay synced across all calendars and avoid conflicts**

- [**Google Calendar Integration**](https://docs.arraytics.com/docs/booktics/integration/how-to-integrate-google-calendar-with-booktics/) – Automatically sync bookings with Google Calendar in real time. This prevents double-booking and keeps you updated on the go.
- **Outlook Calendar Integration** – Connect your Outlook calendar to manage work and personal schedules together.

These integrations are essential for busy professionals who rely on external calendars every day.

### **👥 Team & Location Management: Manage larger teams and expand your business easily**

- [**Team Member Panel**](https://docs.arraytics.com/docs/booktics/team-members/how-to-manage-team-member-on-booktics/) (Advanced Controls) – Team members get their own panels to manage bookings more effectively. Admins can set permissions and manage multiple staff from one place.
- **Location Management (coming soon)** – If you operate in more than one location (e.g., different salon branches or clinic offices), Pro will let you manage bookings across locations smoothly.

✨ Final Words: Booktics Pro turns your booking system into a **full business solution**. You’ll not only manage appointments but also accept payments online, run group bookings, sync with Google/Outlook calendars, and scale across teams or locations.


## Support and Documentation

📚 Simply visit our [Documentation](https://docs.arraytics.com/docs/booktics/)

💁 For any questions, ask them away on [Booktics Support](https://arraytics.com/support/).

📝 Help us improve, input your valuable suggestions [Booktics Roadmap](https://arraytics.com/booktics/booktics-roadmaps/)

🙌 Join our All-Time Active [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/arraytics)

🎥 Learn actionable tutorials on [Booktics YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@arraytics)

So, why wait? 🚀 **Get started in minutes** – Just install, configure, and start accepting bookings
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##Now, What’s Next for You?

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== Screenshots ==

1. Dashboard and Reporting
2. Buffer time and custom-slots
3. Cancellation and rescheduling
4. Browse services and book-in-minutes
5. Calendar view with sync
6. Custom booking forms
7. Booking approval system
8. Customer management
9. Service management
10. Team management
11. Set up your business details easily

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

=Q: Can I accept online payments with Booktics booking system Free?=
Absolutely. Booktics Free comes with Stripe integration, so you can accept card payments, Apple Pay, and Google Pay directly through your booking form.

=Q: Do I need coding skills to set up Booktics?=
Not at all. Booktics is designed for everyone. You just install the plugin, set up your services, and your booking system is ready to go in minutes.

=Q: What is the main benefit of using this Booktics booking calendar?=
This system makes booking easier across various sectors, such as clinics, education, salons, spas, sales and marketing, and customer support.

=Q: Do I have to pay extra for add-ons?=
There are no hidden fees, we promise! Booktics is the only WordPress booking plugin that provides premium add-ons completely free of charge.

=Q: What kind of bookings can I manage?=
From service booking and group bookings to online appointment booking.

=Q: Can customers cancel or reschedule their bookings?=
Yes. Both Free and Pro let your clients reschedule or cancel bookings on their own, saving you time and reducing no-shows.

=Q: Does Booktics support team members or staff management?=
Yes. Booktics Free allows you to add and manage team members with their own booking schedules.

=Q: Does Booktics work with Google Calendar?=
Yes, but this feature is available in Booktics Pro. Pro users can sync with Google Calendar and Outlook to avoid double bookings and manage their schedule more easily.

=Q: Does Booktics support multi-language translation?=
Yes, you can easily translate your Booktics booking forms using the **Loco Translate** plugin, making your services accessible to a wider audience.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.7 = (Aug 25, 2025)
- New: Category-wise service booking from the frontend.
- New: Added category shortcode on the shortcode page.
- New: Enhanced layout with an eye-catching design.
- Tweak: Added PayPal filter in the order table for payment methods.
- Fix: Missing variable values in email automation.
- Fix: Issue with previewing services as admin.
- Fix: Incorrect status information displayed on the plugin page.
- Fix: Cost breakdown not showing for group bookings.
- Fix: Total booking count mismatch in the customer panel.
- Fix: Appointment duration not displaying correctly.
- Fix: Error when searching by customer.
- Fix: Calendar icon selection issue.
- Fix: Issues with displaying customer first and last names.

= 1.0.6 = (Aug 14, 2025)
- Tweaked: Improved UX for custom holiday and schedule settings.
- Tweaked: Allow payment status updates from the edit order page.
- Fixed: Timeslot availability issue for custom schedules.
- Fixed: Blocking time slots based on service duration.
- Fixed: Appointment status change issue in admin panel.
- Fixed: Theme color change issue in general settings.
- Fixed: Order editing issue for changing customer data.
- Fixed: Multiple people being able to book the same time slot.
- Fixed: Team members unable to update their profile.
- Fixed: Customer name not displaying in the appointment and order tables.
- Fixed: Permalink editing issue.
- Fixed: Incorrect total duration calculation.
- Fixed: Appointment total service update issue.
- Fixed: Dashboard chart display issue.

= 1.0.5 =
- Tweak: Improved UI design for order edit sidebar
- Fix: "Add New Order" button not showing in admin
- Fix: Single order placement issue
- Fix: Order edit sidebar not opening in calendar appointments
- Fix: "Add to Calendar" not displaying correctly
- Fix: Order status update issue
- Fix: Order update functionality issue
- Fix: Free service bookings incorrectly showing payment methods

= 1.0.4 =
- New: Team member panel
- New: Buffer time support for appointments
- New: Default email automation for improved workflow
- New: Order creation from admin panel
- New: Support for using WordPress users as customers
- New: Google Meet Integration
- New: 2 Way Google Calendar Sync
- Tweak: Dashboard now displays only confirmed bookings
- Tweak: Updated design and toggles in Settings > Integration & Payment
- Tweak: Enhanced dashboard tooltips with more relevant details
- Tweak: Added advanced settings section for better service control
- Tweak: Improved flow for booking free services
- Tweak: Appointment editing enhancements
- Tweak: Updated email header and footer content
- Tweak: Dashboard restricted to confirmed bookings only
- Tweak: Refreshed module icons
- Tweak: Interval time now pulled from settings
- Tweak: Added user guide elements
- Tweak: Refined service interval time handling
- Tweak: Improved interval time tooltip descriptions
- Fix: Issue deleting single service
- Fix: Admin-side category creation and sync
- Fix: General stability improvements across multiple modules
- Fix: Appointment default status now respects settings
- Fix: Statuses blocking time slots now configurable from settings
- Fix: Admin-side customer creation
- Fix: Email header and footer not displaying in frontend previews
- Fix: Booking cancellation bug
- Fix: UI issues on fresh installations
- Fix: Email automation subject rendering
- Fix: Missing customer info in appointment view
- Fix: Customer data issue in dashboard's upcoming bookings list
- Fix: UI bug in service booking cards
- Fix: Order cancellation status mismatch
- Fix: Order cancellation functionality
- Fix: Advanced settings not saving on service creation
- Fix: End time not displaying
- Fix: Custom holiday configuration
- Fix: Custom scheduling bugs
- Fix: Buffer time null value issue
- Fix: 500 error on invoice page
- Fix: Incorrect customer count in dashboard
- Fix: Calendar page error when Google Calendar module is active
- Fix: End time toggle now works from settings

= 1.0.3 =
- Fix: Miscellaneous bug fixes and enhancements

= 1.0.2 =
- Fix: Resolved multiple issues related to the booking process
- Fix: Fixed multisite support issue
- Fix: WordPress version compatibility issue

= 1.0.1 =

- New: Improved user interface with visual enhancements
- New: Introduced module-based architecture for better flexibility
- New: Added support for shortcode-based rendering
- Fix: Resolved various bugs and stability issues

= 1.0.0 =

- New: Integrated Booking Calendar module for improved scheduling visibility
- New: Added support for FluentCRM 
- New: Introduced appointment editing functionality
- New: Added email automation for reschedule and cancellation notifications
- Tweak: Improved synchronization for Pro features
- Tweak: Upgraded the Service module for better usability
- Tweak: Added help/documentation button for easier access to support
- Fix: Resolved multiple issues related to the booking process
- Fix: Resolved multiple issues related to the admin site

= 0.0.2 =

- New: Added appointment and order creation in the admin panel
- New: Implemented all actions in the appointment table (delete, bulk delete, view, pagination, etc.)
- Tweak: Added layout and navigation to the service module
- Tweak: Added filters in the appointment module
- Tweak: Updated the appointment table view
- Fix: Fixed category selection issue when creating a new service
- Fix: Fixed avatar display issues in all table views

= 0.0.1 =

- Introduced a new dashboard to provide a comprehensive overview of key metrics
- Implemented category management for organizing services or products
- Added order management module for tracking and handling customer orders
- Integrated customer management functionality for better user handling
- Enabled preview feature for individual services before booking or purchase
- Integrated Stripe for secure and seamless online payment processing

= 0.0.0 =

- Initial release

- First version – enjoy seamless booking!

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/booktics` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress
3. All Settings will be found in Admin sidebar -> Booktics