Directorist Booking

Description

Directorist Booking – Accept Appointments & Reservations in Your Directory (GPL)

Directorist Booking adds booking and appointment capabilities to your Directorist listings so businesses can accept reservations, schedule services, and manage availability directly on your directory. Distributed by wpshop.net under the 100% GPL license with lifetime free updates and limited email support, this add-on is a clean, developer-friendly way to monetize listings and deliver a modern booking UX.

✨ Feature Highlights

✔️ Listing-level bookings (enable bookings per listing or plan)
🗓️ Calendar & time slots with lead time, capacity, and buffer options
🔁 Availability rules (working days, blackout dates, custom hours)
📩 Email notifications for requests, confirmations, and cancellations
💼 Vendor/owner controls to approve/decline and manage schedules
💳 Paid bookings ready via Directorist’s supported payment gateways*
📊 Booking history & notes for clear records and simple audits
⚙️ Lightweight & theme-friendly—no bloat, fast front-end rendering

*Payment collection depends on the gateways you enable in Directorist (sold separately where applicable).
📌 Detailed Overview

Directorist Booking streamlines reservations for salons, clinics, rental services, tour operators, and any listing that runs on time-based availability. Owners define working hours, slot length, capacity, and buffers; visitors pick a date/time and submit a booking request or instant booking (depending on your settings). Clear notifications keep both sides in sync, while admins retain control over policies, visibility, and monetization.

Built for performance and maintainability, the add-on follows WordPress best practices, uses accessible markup, and integrates natively with Directorist fields and listing workflows. Whether you charge for premium booking features or bundle them into paid plans, GPL terms mean unlimited domains and full code flexibility for agencies and developers.

📊 Comparison Table

Capability
Directorist Booking
Generic Booking Plugin

Native Directorist integration
✅ Listing-aware, plan-friendly
❌ Requires custom mapping

Owner/Vendor controls
✅ Approve/decline from listing
⚠️ Usually admin-only

Availability rules & buffers
✅ Built-in, per listing
⚠️ Often global only

Payment readiness
✅ Works with Directorist gateways
⚠️ Extra bridge/add-on

GPL + lifetime updates (wpshop.net)
✅ Yes
❌ Annual renewals

Unlimited site usage
✅ GPL freedom
❌ Domain-locked licensing

🛠️ Installation Guide

Download the Directorist Booking ZIP from your wpshop.net account.
In WordPress, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
Upload the ZIP, click Install Now, then Activate.
Ensure the Directorist core plugin is active and up to date.
Navigate to Directorist > Settings > Booking to configure global defaults (slot length, buffers, notifications).
Edit a listing (or listing plan) to enable bookings and define availability and capacity.
Optionally enable payments via your preferred Directorist gateways and test a complete flow.

📜 Licensing Information

This product is provided under the GNU General Public License (GPL). With wpshop.net you receive:

✔️ 100% original GPL files
✔️ Lifetime free updates
✔️ Limited support via email
✔️ Unlimited domain usage—ideal for agencies and client projects

❓ FAQs

1) Do I need the Directorist core plugin?
Yes. Directorist Booking is an add-on that extends the free Directorist core plugin.
2) Can owners approve or decline bookings?
Yes. Listing owners can manage requests, confirmations, and cancellations from their dashboard (subject to your settings).
3) Does it support paid bookings?
Yes. You can collect payments using the payment gateways you enable in Directorist (sold separately where applicable).
4) Can I set different schedules per listing?
Absolutely. Availability, slot length, buffers, and blackout dates can be defined per listing.
5) Will it work with my theme/page builder?
The add-on outputs standard WordPress/Directorist markup designed to be theme-friendly and compatible with popular builders.
6) Are email notifications included?
Yes. Both customers and listing owners can receive emails for key booking events (request, confirm, cancel) once configured.

🚀 Why Choose Directorist Booking?

Because seamless reservations boost conversions and revenue. Directorist Booking delivers a focused, listing-aware booking experience with clear availability management, optional payments, and a frictionless UX—without heavy dependencies or license lock-ins. It’s a reliable choice for developers and business owners who need speed, flexibility, and long-term maintainability.

Ready to turn your directory into a booking engine? Get Directorist Booking from wpshop.net today—enjoy GPL freedom, lifetime updates, and a streamlined booking flow your users will love.