=== BookiFlex ===
Contributors: bookiflex, freemius
Tags: apartment-booking, vacation-rental, glamping, accommodation, booking-engine
Requires at least: 6.6
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 8.1
Stable tag: 1.6.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Direct booking plugin for apartments, cabins and glamping units booked as a whole. Accept reservations directly on your WordPress site.

== Description ==

**Online booking, made simple. No complex setup, no bloated forms — just click & book.**

[BookiFlex](https://bookiflex.com?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=plugin_listing) is a lightweight direct booking plugin designed for owners of **1–5 autonomous rental units** — apartments, cabins or glamping units — who want to accept reservations directly on their WordPress website.

Each unit is booked **as a whole**, has its **own availability calendar**, and follows a simple, clear booking flow without hotel-style complexity.

It adds a **floating booking button** to your site, opening a **modern modal widget** where guests can check availability, select dates and confirm their booking in seconds — without navigating through multiple pages.

## Need help?
- [Knowledge Base](https://bookiflex.com/support/knowledge-base/overview/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=plugin_listing)
- [Get Support](https://bookiflex.com/support/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=plugin_listing)

## Everything works out of the box
No booking pages, no shortcodes, no complicated configuration.

The free version is fully functional and allows you to start receiving real bookings.
As your rental business grows, the Pro version adds advanced availability rules, synchronization and pricing logic.

🚀 **Perfect for:**

- Owners of apartments, cabins or glamping units booked as a whole
- Small short-term rental businesses (1–5 units)
- Hosts who want to increase direct bookings
- Websites built on WordPress
- Anyone tired of overly complex booking plugins

Not sure it fits your case? [Ask in the support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bookiflex/) — or [reach out privately](https://bookiflex.com/support?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=plugin_listing#support-form) if you'd prefer.

## == Key Features (Free) ==

* **Smart booking button**
  Automatically added to your website pages.

* **Modal booking widget**
  Clean and fast booking experience for guests.

* **Availability management per unit with overbooking protection**

* **Flexible pricing based on number of guests**

* **Multiple rates support**
  Create different rates with individual pricing and payment options.

* **Multiple payment methods**
  Offline payment, bank transfer and online payments with configurable prepayment.

* **VAT support**

* **Email notifications** for guests and admins — with a full log of sent emails and the ability to resend any of them

> **Enough to start accepting real bookings from your website.**

## 🚀 Advanced Features (Pro)

* iCal synchronization
* Quota-based availability calendar
* Advanced length-of-stay rules (MinLOS, MaxLOS, arrival/departure restrictions)
* Extra guests pricing and paid add-ons
* Coupons and discounts
* Advanced taxes and rate inheritance

📖 Full Pro feature list and setup guide available here: [bookiflex.com](https://bookiflex.com/pro?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=plugin_listing)

## Why BookiFlex?

❌ No booking inquiry forms
❌ No need to create separate booking pages
❌ No complex hotel PMS features you don’t need

✅ Guests book directly from any page
✅ Simple setup, modern UX
✅ Grows with your business

## Who this plugin is NOT for

* Large hotels or properties with complex operational workflows
* Hostels, shared rooms or bed-based accommodation
* Properties requiring guest relocation or room-level inventory management
* Properties requiring a full-featured channel manager
* Businesses needing housekeeping or staff scheduling

== Screenshots ==

1. Add a “Book Now” button to any page of your WordPress site. Guests can start a booking instantly without leaving the page.
2. After clicking the button, a simple booking window opens where guests select their dates and check availability.
3. Available apartments and rates appear instantly. Guests choose the option they want and book in seconds.
4. Get started in minutes with the guided setup, or load demo data to explore the plugin before configuring your property.
5. View and manage all reservations from a simple dashboard. Check guest details, dates and booking status at a glance.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need to create a separate booking page? =
No. BookiFlex works out of the box.

The booking button is automatically added to your website and opens a modal widget where guests can complete their booking — no separate pages or shortcodes required.

= Can I manage multiple apartments or rental units? =
Yes. You can create multiple rental units (apartments, cabins or glamping units),
each with its own availability calendar and pricing.

Each unit is booked as a whole.
The plugin is not designed for shared rooms, beds or hostel-style accommodation.

= Is this a booking system or just a contact form? =
This is a real booking system.

Guests select dates, see availability and confirm their reservation directly on your website.

= Can I accept online payments? =
Yes. You can configure offline payments, bank transfers and online payments with optional prepayment settings.

Additional payment options may be available in the Pro version.

= Can I customize the booking button and widget design? =
Yes. You can customize the booking button text and color directly from the plugin settings.

If you need more control, the default styles can be further customized using CSS to match your website design.

= What happens if two guests try to book the same dates? =

The plugin includes built-in overbooking protection.
Once a booking is confirmed, availability is automatically updated.

= Does the free version have limitations? =

The free version is fully functional and allows you to accept real bookings without artificial limits on apartments, rates or reservations.

The Pro version adds advanced availability rules, synchronization and pricing logic for growing rental businesses.

= Is this plugin suitable for large hotels? =
No. BookiFlex is designed for small apartment rentals and simple booking workflows.

If you need a full hotel PMS with channel management, housekeeping or advanced reporting, this plugin may not be the right fit.

= Not sure if this plugin fits your use case? =
If you’re unsure whether BookiFlex is the right solution for your property, open a topic in the support forum and describe your setup.
We’ll help you evaluate if the plugin fits your needs.

== Changelog ==

= 1.6.1 - 4 June 2026 =
* New: Per-widget language setting — each booking widget instance can now display in a different language, independently of the site language.
* New: WP.org community translations are now used as the primary source for ru_RU and pl_PL locales.
* Improved: Russian (ru_RU) and Polish (pl_PL) translations extended and refined with all strings added in 1.6.0.
* Improved: Cancellation policy messages now display in the widget's configured language rather than the site language.
* Fixed: Booking widget button and lightbox navigation no longer inherit conflicting global button styles from Elementor or active themes.
* Fixed: Plural forms (Night/Nights) corrected in the Stripe checkout builder.
* Fixed: Pro translations now load correctly via the load_translation_file filter.
* Fixed: Various i18n issues — DatePicker plural forms, missing text domains, plural-forms header in merged locale files.

= 1.6.0 - 30 May 2026 =
* New: [Pro] Additional Services (extras) — guests can now select and purchase optional services directly in the booking widget and on the confirmation page.
* New: [Pro] Fees extension for configuring per-reservation service charges independently from tax.
* New: [Pro] Children occupancy support with configurable age-range pricing periods.
* New: Manual "Mark as Paid" action for reservations paid via online gateway.
* New: Payment status sync to detect and recover stuck online gateway payments.
* New: Price breakdown tooltip on accommodation cards showing per-placement cost details.
* Fixed: Price "0" can now be saved in RatePlan calendar cells.
* Fixed: AvailabilityCalendar now refreshes correctly after payment actions are performed.

[See changelog for all versions](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/bookiflex/trunk/CHANGELOG.txt).


== Installation ==

1. In your WordPress admin panel, go to **Plugins → Add New Plugin**, search for **BookiFlex**, and click **Install Now**, then **Activate**.
2. An **onboarding wizard** launches automatically — walk through the basic setup (company info, rental units, pricing, and booking terms) or load demo data to explore the plugin before configuring anything.
3. You’ll be asked whether you’d like to share anonymous usage data to help improve the plugin — choose what feels right for you.
4. Enter your license key, or click **”Free version”** to activate the plugin at no cost.
5. After activation, the **Book Now** button is visible to administrators only. Once you’re ready, enable it for all visitors in **BookiFlex → Settings**.

That’s it — guests can now book directly from your website.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial public release.

== Use Cases ==

#### 🏠 You want guests to book directly on your website

You have your own website, but bookings still come via contact forms, emails or messengers.
BookiFlex lets guests choose dates and book instantly — without leaving your site.

#### ⚡ You don’t want to build booking pages

You don’t want to create separate booking pages, deal with shortcodes or complex layouts.
The booking widget works automatically on all pages — just activate it and you’re ready.

#### 📅 You use simple daily pricing

You have a base price per night and maybe adjust it by day of the week or number of guests.
BookiFlex is designed for clear, straightforward pricing — without overwhelming settings.

#### 🛏 You manage a small property, not a hotel chain

You run apartments, cabins or glamping units where each unit is booked as a whole
and simplicity matters more than hotel-style operations. Where clarity and speed matter more than complex operations.
BookiFlex helps you accept bookings without turning your site into a PMS dashboard.

#### 💬 You’re tired of booking inquiries

Instead of answering the same availability questions again and again,
let guests select dates, see availability and book on their own.

#### 🚀 You want to launch fast and improve later

You want something that works today, not after weeks of setup.
Start with a minimal configuration and refine pricing and rules as your needs grow.


== Third-Party Libraries ==

This plugin bundles several third-party libraries distributed under GPL-compatible licenses (such as MIT, BSD, ISC and GPL).

Some JavaScript files are minified for performance reasons. The original source code and project libraries are available in the BookiFlex repositories: [github.com/BookiFlex](https://github.com/BookiFlex)

A complete list of third-party licenses is available in the NOTICE file.


== External services ==

When Stripe payment gateway is enabled, payment and transaction data is sent to [Stripe](https://stripe.com) for processing. No data is sent until a user initiates a payment.

* Stripe Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy
* Stripe Terms of Service: https://stripe.com/legal
