=== Time Slot - Booking and Appointment System ===
Contributors: timeslotplugins
Donate link: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYbKH3XebczgNi5kk
Tags: appointments, appointment booking, booking, booking calendar, booking system
Requires at least: 5.6
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 1.5.7
Requires PHP: 8.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Book appointments online with a simple booking form and flexible scheduling. Time Slot is a lightweight booking plugin with a powerful booking system.

== Description ==

Book appointments online with a simple booking form and flexible scheduling. **[Time Slot](https://timeslotplugins.com)** is a lightweight booking plugin with a powerful booking system. Manage availability, send notifications, and accept payments in one place.

### Control Your Schedule & Availability ###

Set your schedule to prevent unwanted bookings

- **Business Hours, Breaks & Holidays** - Set your business hours, break times, and holidays to block unavailable dates and times on your booking form
- **Service Days Off** (**[Pro](https://timeslotplugins.com)**) - Set days off for each service to control when appointments can be booked
- **Staff Days Off** - Add days off for staff members to block their availability on the booking calendar
- **Block Fully Booked Time Slots** - Automatically hide unavailable time slots from your booking form
- **Advance Notice** - Set the advance notice time to prevent last-minute, same-day appointments
- **Buffer Time Between Appointments** - Add time before appointments to prepare for the next booking
- **Single Service Booking Form** - Hide the service field on the booking form when only one service is available
- **Unlimited Appointments & Services** - Create and manage unlimited appointments, services, staff, and customers
- **Appointment Management Dashboard** - Add, edit, cancel, and delete appointments from your admin dashboard

### Accept Payments & Offer Coupons ###

Handle payments, refunds, and discounts directly from your website

- **PayPal Payments** (**[Pro](https://timeslotplugins.com)**) - Securely accept PayPal payments for booked appointments
- **Stripe Payments** (**[Pro](https://timeslotplugins.com)**) - Accept card payments instantly on the booking form
- **Mollie Payments** (**[Pro](https://timeslotplugins.com)**) - Accept credit card payments for bookings on your website
- **Refund Management** (**[Pro](https://timeslotplugins.com)**) - Issue refunds directly from your dashboard
- **Coupons & Promo Codes** - Create percentage or fixed discounts for your booking form
- **Multiple Currencies** - Display prices in your selected currency with automatic formatting
- **Secure Payments** (**[Pro](https://timeslotplugins.com)**) - Payment data is handled securely without storing card details in your database

### Send Notifications & Sync Calendars ###

Send messages to your customers and staff, and update your calendar

- **Confirmation Emails** - Send emails when appointments are booked or canceled
- **Email Reminders** (**[Pro](https://timeslotplugins.com)**) - Send automatic reminders before upcoming appointments
- **SMS Notifications** (**[Pro](https://timeslotplugins.com)**) - Send SMS messages for bookings, cancellations, and reminders
- **Google Calendar Sync** (**[Pro](https://timeslotplugins.com)**) - Sync appointments with Google Calendar in both directions
- **iCal Calendar Files** - Include calendar files in emails for easy import into calendar apps
- **Custom Booking Messages** - Customize messages shown on the booking form and confirmation screen

### Manage Records, Data & Settings ###

Save and manage your booking data and settings

- **Customer Management** - Store and manage customer contact information
- **Export Appointment Details** - Export data as CSV files for reporting or backup
- **Print & Save Records** - Save or print booking data for your business records
- **Import Customer Data** (**[Pro](https://timeslotplugins.com)**) - Import customer data from CSV files
- **Import & Export Settings** - Move your booking settings between websites

### Setup & Display the Booking Form ###

Customize the booking form and add it to your website

- **Booking Form Embed** - Add your booking form with a block or shortcode
- **Page Builder Support** - Works with Elementor, Beaver Builder, Divi, and more
- **Booking Form Style** - Adjust colors and styles to match your website
- **Custom Booking Fields** (**[Pro](https://timeslotplugins.com)**) - Collect additional information from customers
- **Quick Setup Wizard** - Guided setup to quickly configure basic settings

### Support Multiple Languages & Accessibility ###

Reach more users with translation, screen reader, and keyboard support

- **Translation Ready** - Works with WPML and Polylang, and supports multiple languages
- **Available Languages** - Fully translated into English, Spanish, French, Dutch, German, Italian and Polish
- **Accessibility Support** - Booking form and admin pages support keyboard and screen readers

### Who Should Use This Plugin ###

**[Time Slot](https://timeslotplugins.com)** is designed for businesses and individuals who need to manage appointments or reservations. Examples include:

- **Beauty & Personal Care** - Hair salons, barbershops, tattoo artists, nail salons
- **Health & Fitness** - Yoga & dance lessons, personal trainers, wellness coaches
- **Professional Services** - Consultants, lawyers, coaches, accountants, notaries
- **Events & Creative** - Photographers, caterers, wedding planners, musicians
- **Real Estate** - Real estate agents, contractors, cleaning services, inspectors
- **Repairs & Technical Services** - Plumbers, mechanics, electricians, technicians
- **Education** - Tutors, teachers, private lessons, coaching sessions, workshops
- **Recreation & Clubs** - Club facilities, sports courts, equipment

### How to Start Booking ###

Visit our documentation for detailed setup instructions.

- **[Setup Wizard](https://timeslotplugins.com/docs/quick-setup-wizard/)** - Configure your date and time settings, services, and business hours
- **[Display the Booking Form](https://timeslotplugins.com/docs/display-the-time-slot-booking-form/)** - Add your booking form with a shortcode, block, or page builder
- **[Email Notifications](https://timeslotplugins.com/docs/customize-your-emails/)** - Customize your messages to customers and staff
- **[Full Documentation](https://timeslotplugins.com/docs/)** - View all setup guides and advanced settings

== Installation ==

1. In your dashboard, go to the Plugins page and click the Add New button.

1. Search for Time Slot, and click the Install Now button in the plugin details box.

1. Click the Activate button, and you're done!

### How to Start Booking ###

Visit our documentation for detailed setup instructions.

- **[Setup Wizard](https://timeslotplugins.com/docs/quick-setup-wizard/)** - Configure your date and time settings, services, and business hours
- **[Display the Booking Form](https://timeslotplugins.com/docs/display-the-time-slot-booking-form/)** - Add your booking form with a shortcode, block, or page builder
- **[Email Notifications](https://timeslotplugins.com/docs/customize-your-emails/)** - Customize your messages to customers and staff
- **[Full Documentation](https://timeslotplugins.com/docs/)** - View all setup guides and advanced settings

== Screenshots ==

1. Time Slot appointment booking form
2. Add color and style to your booking form
3. Customize the subject and message of your emails
4. Add or edit your services easily
5. Set your business hours and add break times
6. Add or edit your staff members
7. Set your days off to occur one time or every year
8. Quickly add or edit an appointment

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need to know how to code to use Time Slot? =

No! Time Slot was designed to be easy to use by everyone, so there's no coding required.

= Can I test Time Slot before installing it on my website? =

Yes! Try the quick admin setup, browse the settings pages, or add some style in the **[WordPress playground](https://wordpress.org/plugins/timeslot/?preview=1)**. Then visit the home page in the playground to preview how the booking form will look on your website.

= Can I use Time Slot with my page builder or theme? =

Yes! Time Slot has built in booking form widgets for Elementor and Beaver Builder, a Gutenberg block, and the shortcode `[timeslot-form]` to use anywhere else. If you use a free theme or page builder plugin from the WordPress repo, add it in the **[WordPress playground](https://wordpress.org/plugins/timeslot/?preview=1)** to try it out.

= What is the difference between Time Slot and Time Slot Pro? =

The free version of Time Slot includes everything you need to start taking bookings with email notifications. Time Slot Pro adds payments, SMS notifications, and more. See the full **[feature comparison](https://timeslotplugins.com/pricing/)** for details.

= How can I contact support if I have questions or need help? =

After you have viewed our **[documentation](https://timeslotplugins.com/docs/)**, send us a message on the **[support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/timeslot/)** or on our **[website](https://timeslotplugins.com/contact/)** if you still have questions or need help.

== Changelog ==

**Version:** 1.5.7
**Date:** May 5, 2026

- Updated admin calendar
- Deferred script loading

**Version:** 1.5.6
**Date:** April 7, 2026

- Updated admin styles

**Version:** 1.5.5
**Date:** March 24, 2026

- Fixed date and time general settings

**Version:** 1.5.4
**Date:** March 23, 2026

- Updated admin UI

**Version:** 1.5.3
**Date:** February 18, 2026

- Added Twilio SMS

**Version:** 1.5.2
**Date:** January 15, 2026

- Added admin calendar view

**Version:** 1.5.1
**Date:** January 2, 2026

- Updated staff table data

**Version:** 1.5.0
**Date:** December 23, 2025

- Updated styles
- Updated form labels

**Version:** 1.4.9
**Date:** December 10, 2025

- Updated string internationalization
- Updated escaping and sanitization

**Version:** 1.4.8
**Date:** November 17, 2025

- Updated booking form email
- Added single service form option

**Version:** 1.4.7
**Date:** November 10, 2025

- Added setup wizard
- Updated appointment table

**Version:** 1.4.6
**Date:** October 13, 2025

- Added Select2 translations
- Updated DataTables

**Version:** 1.4.5
**Date:** September 22, 2025

- Organized general settings pages
- Updated database
- Updated time options on booking form

**Version:** 1.4.4
**Date:** August 12, 2025

- Updated time display on appointment table
- Fix for loading translations

**Version:** 1.4.3
**Date:** July 20, 2025

- Fix for any staff option on booking form

**Version:** 1.4.2
**Date:** June 19, 2025

- Added Pakistan rupee currency

**Version:** 1.4.1
**Date:** May 17, 2025

- Updated TinyMCE for email settings

**Version:** 1.4.0
**Date:** March 11, 2025

- Updated break hours

**Version:** 1.3.9
**Date:** December 15, 2024

- Validated break hours

**Version:** 1.3.8
**Date:** November 10, 2024

- Added Georgian lari currency

**Version:** 1.3.7
**Date:** October 6, 2024

- Escaped attributes on Elementor widget wrapper

**Version:** 1.3.6
**Date:** September 28, 2024

- Added booking form button text transform option

**Version:** 1.3.5
**Date:** July 22, 2024

- Updated date display on appointments data table

**Version:** 1.3.4
**Date:** July 19, 2024

- Updated date formats on the booking form and appointments data table
- Changed minimum supported php version to 8.0

**Version:** 1.3.3
**Date:** June 9, 2024

- Added i18n strings to admin placeholders

**Version:** 1.3.2
**Date:** May 9, 2024

- Improved time options for break hours on the booking form

**Version:** 1.3.0
**Date:** April 22, 2024

- Added Indian rupee currency

**Version:** 1.2.9
**Date:** March 31, 2024

- Updated to allow no staff

**Version:** 1.2.8
**Date:** January 28, 2024

- Updated rest route responses and permissions

**Version:** 1.2.7
**Date:** January 20, 2024

- Updated business hours rest route
- Added Moroccan dirham currency
- Improved zero staff error handling

**Version:** 1.2.6
**Date:** December 27, 2023

- Removed old version of jQuery Validate
- Updated i18n strings for breaks

**Version:** 1.2.5
**Date:** October 29, 2023

- Added break hours to business settings
- Updated business hour placeholder to use time format setting

**Version:** 1.2.4
**Date:** August 31, 2023

- Updated colors and urls

**Version:** 1.2.3
**Date:** August 9, 2023

**Fix:**
- Updated block to V3

**Version:** 1.2.2
**Date:** July 25, 2023

**Fix:**
- Required all php files
- Updated company address if null
- Added css for select background color

**Version:** 1.2.1
**Date:** July 2023

**Feature:**
- Added South African rand currency

**Fix:**
- Fixed staff days off i18n
- Updated staff database structure
- Updated modal window close settings

**Version:** 1.2.0
**Date:** June 23, 2023

**Fix:**
- Fixed script conflict

**Version:** 1.1.9
**Date:** June 20, 2023

**Feature:**
- Added Beaver Builder module

**Fix:**
- Updated table delete cascade
- Updated booking form style

**Version:** 1.1.8
**Date:** June 8, 2023

**Fix:**
- Updated email and ics
- Updated file structure

**Version:** 1.1.7
**Date:** May 18, 2023

**Feature:**
- Added multiple language compatibility

**Version:** 1.1.6
**Date:** April 21, 2023

**Fix:**
- Updated translation strings

**Version:** 1.1.5
**Date:** March 31, 2023

**Fix:**
- Updated jQuery DatePicker styles

**Version:** 1.1.4
**Date:** March 23, 2023

**Features:**
- Added autoloader

**Fix:**
- Added class to stop scripts from loading on frontend pages with no form

**Version:** 1.1.3
**Date:** March 11, 2023

**Features:**
- Added additional appearance settings

**Version:** 1.1.2
**Date:** February 17, 2023

**Features:**
- Updated email headers

**Version:** 1.1.1
**Date:** January 26, 2023

**Features:**
- Updated field validations

**Version:** 1.1.0
**Date:** December 15, 2022

**Features:**
- Added new data table class

**Version:** 1.0.8
**Date:** December 07, 2022

**Fix:**
- Updates to database structure

**Version:** 1.0.7
**Date:** November 30, 2022

**Features:**
- Internationalized currency

**Version:** 1.0.5
**Date:** November 11, 2022

**Features:**
- Internationalized dates
- Added success message for refunds

**Version:** 1.0.3
**Date:** October 28, 2022

**Features:**
- Improved tab navigation responsive styles
- Style updates for Gutenberg block preview

**Version:** 1.0.2
**Date:** October 20, 2022

**Fix:**
- Fixes a bug where date was becoming fully booked on frontend datepicker

**Version:** 1.0.1
**Date:** October 14, 2022

**Features:**
- Added translation support for JavaScript files
- Added Elementor booking form widget

**Version:** 1.0.0
**Date:** September 2022

**Features:**
- Launched Time Slot

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.5.7 =
This version features minor updates.