Bookt WordPress Appointment Booking & Scheduler — is a comprehensive and user-friendly solution designed to streamline the appointment management process on your WordPress website. It provides a seamless interface for your clients to book services online, 24/7, without any phone calls or back-and-forth emails. The plugin is highly customizable, allowing you to tailor the booking form, manage staff schedules, set service durations, and handle payments directly through your site. Bookt is built for performance and scalability, catering to a wide range of businesses, from individual consultants and beauty salons to large medical clinics and educational institutions. With its responsive design, the booking process is just as smooth on mobile devices as it is on desktops. Automated email and SMS notifications ensure that both you and your clients are always informed about upcoming appointments, reducing no-shows and improving overall customer satisfaction.
Why is this important?
Are you losing clients due to a clumsy booking process? Studies show that 40% of appointments are booked after business hours. Without an automated 24/7 system, you're missing out on a significant portion of potential revenue. Manual scheduling also leads to human error and consumes valuable time; businesses can spend up to 5 hours per week just managing appointments over the phone.
Bookt solves these problems by automating your entire booking workflow. This not only frees up your time but also reduces no-shows by up to 65% thanks to automated reminders. By providing a professional and convenient booking experience, you increase client satisfaction and loyalty, directly impacting your bottom line.
Features
- Easy Online Booking: A simple and responsive interface for clients to book appointments anytime, from any device.
- Customizable Booking Forms: Build your own forms with custom fields to collect all necessary client information.
- Staff Management: Assign services to multiple staff members, manage their schedules, and set individual working hours and days off.
- Service Management: Create unlimited services with customizable duration, pricing, and capacity.
- Google Calendar Sync: Two-way synchronization with Google Calendar to keep your schedule aligned across platforms.
- Online Payments Integration: Securely accept payments and deposits via popular gateways like PayPal and Stripe.
- Automated Notifications: Customizable email and SMS reminders for both clients and staff to reduce no-shows.
- Intuitive Admin Dashboard: A powerful backend calendar to view and manage all appointments in one place.
- Multilingual and Translation Ready: Fully compatible with WPML and easily translatable to any language.
- Group Bookings: Allow multiple clients to book the same time slot for classes, workshops, or tours.
Free vs Pro Version Comparison
| Feature | Free Version | Pro Version |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Services & Staff | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Customizable Booking Form | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Google Calendar Sync | ❌ | ✔️ (Two-Way Sync) |
| Online Payment Gateways (PayPal, Stripe) | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Automated SMS Reminders | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Group Bookings | Basic | ✔️ (Advanced) |
| Customizable Email Templates | Basic | ✔️ (Full Customization) |
| Dedicated Support | Community Forum | ✔️ (Priority Ticket Support) |
How to install the plugin?
- Download the plugin archive using the button above.
- Navigate to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard.
- Click "Upload Plugin" at the top and select the downloaded ZIP file.
- Install, activate the plugin, and follow the quick setup wizard instructions.
FAQ
Can I integrate Bookt with my Google Calendar?
Yes, the Pro version of Bookt offers two-way synchronization with Google Calendar. This means any appointment booked on your website will automatically appear in your connected Google Calendar, and any event you create in that calendar will block the corresponding time slot on your booking form, preventing double bookings.
Is it possible to accept payments through the booking form?
Absolutely. The Pro version of the Bookt plugin integrates seamlessly with popular payment gateways like PayPal and Stripe. You can require a full payment or a deposit at the time of booking to secure the appointment, which significantly reduces the rate of no-shows.
How can I manage schedules for multiple employees or staff members?
Bookt has a robust staff management feature. You can create an unlimited number of staff profiles, assign specific services to each, and set their individual working hours, breaks, and days off. Clients can choose their preferred staff member during the booking process, or the system can auto-assign one based on availability.
Will the booking form look good on mobile devices?
Yes, the Bookt plugin is designed to be fully responsive. The entire booking process, from selecting a service to making a payment, is optimized for all screen sizes, including smartphones and tablets. This ensures a smooth and user-friendly experience for all your clients, no matter what device they are using.
