=== TrueBooker - Appointment Booking and Scheduler System ===
Contributors: Preyantechnosys
Tags: booking, appointment, appointment booking, scheduling, booking calendar
Requires at least: 6.5
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 1.2.2
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv3
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Book appointments, create booking with TrueBooker. Easily create appointments, manage time and dates and send out emails.

== Description ==

TrueBooker is a powerful yet easy-to-use appointment scheduling system , designed to help individuals and businesses manage bookings efficiently.

It offers a clean, professional interface with quick setup and intuitive scheduling controls, allowing you to accept and manage appointment requests directly from your website. Administrators can easily review, approve, or cancel bookings from the WordPress dashboard, ensuring smooth and organized appointment management.

⚠️ Important: Version 1.1.9 and later versions include database structure updates. Please backup your database before updating.


### Useful Links

[Official Page](https://truebookerplugin.com/ "TrueBooker plugin")  || [TrueBooker Demos](https://truebookerplugin.com/demo/ "TrueBooker Demos") || [Documentation](https://truebookerplugin.com/documentation/welcome "TrueBooker Documentation")

### TrueBooker is ideal for:

TrueBooker is suitable for a wide range of use cases, including service providers, clinics, consultants and small businesses looking for a reliable booking solution without unnecessary complexity.

**Health & Wellness Professionals**

Health and wellness professionals such as doctors, dentists, therapists, nutritionists, physiotherapists, and wellness consultants who schedule patient or client visits.

**Beauty & Salon Services**

Beauty and salon services including hair stylists, makeup artists, nail technicians, and beauty professionals offering time-based services.

**Fitness & Gyms**

Fitness and training services such as personal trainers, yoga instructors, dance teachers, and fitness coaches who manage individual or group sessions.

**Maintenance & Repair Services** 

Maintenance and repair services such as electricians, plumbers, mechanics, technicians, and other service providers who visit clients by appointment.


== Upgrade to PRO & Explore the TrueBooker Roadmap ==

We’re continuously enhancing TrueBooker to provide a powerful and user-friendly appointment booking plugin for WordPress.
PRO version is available with additional advanced features.

### Backend & Frontend Enhancements
- Premium dashboard UI design (Admin & Frontend)
- New module integration for extended control
- Custom brand settings (Company logo & business details)

### What’s New in TrueBooker ( Pro version )

We continuously enhance TrueBooker to deliver a smoother and more powerful appointment scheduling experience. Here’s what’s new in the latest update:

* **Branch Management & Handler**: Manage multiple branches with their own staff, services, and schedules. Assign branch managers to handle bookings and staff, ensuring smooth and accountable operations.
* **Department Management & Handler:** Organize services into departments and assign handlers to oversee appointments, staff, and operations for each department.
* **Staff Dashboard**: Give staff their own dashboard to manage personal details, assigned services, and schedules for better organization and efficiency.
* **Service Timing & Holidays:** Set specific working hours, holidays, and special day-offs for flexible scheduling.
* **Refund Policy & Eligibility:** Configure refund rules and eligibility within the plugin.
* **Reschedule & Cancel Appointments:** Allow customers and admins to easily modify or cancel bookings.
* **Admin Rescheduling:** Enable admins to reschedule appointments directly from the backend.
* **Individual Staff Hours:** Define custom working hours and breaks for each staff member.
* **Appointment Filters:** Quickly sort and manage appointments using backend filter dropdowns.
* **Dynamic Pricing:** Automatically adjust service prices based on duration, rules, or other criteria.
* **Custom Scheduling Status:** Create and assign custom status tags (e.g., Pending, Approved, Completed, Cancelled) for clear appointment tracking and management.
* **Secure Payment Methods:** Centrally manage currencies, deposits, and tax settings. Support for Local, PayPal, Stripe, and Mollie payments ensures smooth, transparent transactions.
* **Custom Thank-You Page Redirection:** Redirect customers to a custom thank-you or confirmation page after booking completion.

#### Make Online Bookings Easy with TrueBooker
* **Shortcode Powered & Easy to Use:** No coding needed — easily integrate and manage all your bookings with an intuitive interface.
* **Powerful Scheduling Tools:** Set your working hours, breaks, and special days with full control over availability.
* **Unlimited Services:** Add and categorize as many services and sub-services as you like for customer convenience.
* **Responsive & Customizable Design:** Mobile- and desktop-friendly booking forms that you can style to match your brand.
* **Seamless Website Integration:** Embed TrueBooker effortlessly and let customers book through an interactive booking wizard.

#### Core Functionality (For Pro version)

TrueBooker offers essential tools to manage appointments, staff, services, and notifications, providing a seamless scheduling experience for any business.

* **Tax**: Automatically calculate taxes during appointment scheduling.
* **Invoice**: Create and send invoices for booked appointments.
* **Cart**: Treat appointments like cart items for an easy checkout process.
* **Deposit Payment**: Allow down payments to confirm bookings.
* **Staff Member Selection**: Let customers choose their preferred staff.
* **Extra Services**: Bundle multiple services into one booking.
* **Multi-Booking**: Schedule multiple appointments in one session.
* **Holiday Setting**: Block specific days/holidays to avoid bookings.
* **Special Day Pricing**: Set custom pricing for holidays or special events.
* **Custom Service Duration**: Adjust service length and pricing as needed.
* **Custom Scheduling Status**: Add custom tags/statuses to appointments.
* **Rescheduling**: Allow customers to change appointment date/time.
* **Appointment Analytics**: Track and analyze booking trends and performance.
* **Payment Gateways**: Support secure online payments through multiple gateways.

And much more...

Unlock PRO features with [TrueBooker Booking PRO](https://truebookerplugin.com/).

Explore the full list of [TrueBooker Booking features](https://truebookerplugin.com/features/).


== To display the booking form ==

* **Elementor Widget**: Drag and drop the TrueBooker Booking Form widget into your page.
* **Gutenberg Block**: Add the TrueBooker Booking Form block from the block editor.
* **Shortcode**: Use the shortcode below in any page or post - [truebooker-bookingform]


== Key Benefits ==

TrueBooker Booking makes appointment scheduling and online bookings easy and painless for both business owners and their customers.

* **Flexible Scheduling:** Fully customizable scheduling options with unlimited services, sub services, business hours.
* **Simple Administration:** Straightforward but feature-filled administration in the backend.
* **Easy set-up and configuration:** Booking form integration with shortcodes easily integrated with popular page builders like Elementor, WPBakery, or Gutenberg blocks
* **No coding required:** No need to touch a single line of code. Everything can be done from the backend.
* **Professional Design:** Clean and modern & responsive design that looks great on all devices.
* **Extensive Documentation:** detailed documentation to guide you trough the setup and all the features.
* **Free version available:** Most features are available in the free version of plugin. The Premium version is a great upgrade if you need some more features and flexibility.
* **Great support**: Quick and helpful support if you should ever need it.

== Installation ==

**Install TrueBooker in Minutes**

Whether you prefer an automatic or manual method, getting started with TrueBooker is simple and fast. Choose the method that suits you best:

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=  Automatic Installation via WordPress Plugin Directory =

The easiest and fastest way to install TrueBooker — no file uploads required.

1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel.
2. Go to **Plugins** → **Add New**.
3. In the search bar, type **TrueBooker** and press Enter.
4. Find the **TrueBooker** plugin in the results and click **Install Now**.
5. Once installed, click **Activate**.
6. You're all set! You’ll now see the **TrueBooker** menu in your WordPress dashboard.

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= Manual Installation =

Prefer to upload the plugin yourself? No problem! Just follow these steps:

1. Download the **TrueBooker** plugin ZIP file.
2. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
3. Navigate to **Plugins** → **Add New**.
4. Click the **Upload Plugin** button at the top.
5. Choose the downloaded ZIP file and click **Install Now**.
6. After installation, click **Activate Plugin**.
7. Done! The **TrueBooker** menu will now appear in your dashboard.


== Changelog ==

= 1.2.2 =

* [Fix] Resolved calendar resizing issues in the frontend booking form.
* [Fix] Increased phone number field limit to support more than 10 digits.
* [Fix] Fixed minor CSS issues and corrected typos.

= 1.2.1 =

* [Fix] Fixed minor CSS and layout issues.
* [Fix] Fixed an issue with appointments containing zero-priced services.
* [Fix] Fixed database generation issues during plugin activation.

= 1.2.0 =

* [Compatibility] Tested and verified compatibility with WordPress 7.0.
* [Fix] Fixed various bugs and improved overall plugin stability.
* [Fix] Resolved design and layout issues for a better user experience.
* [Security] security improvements and fixes based on Patchstack recommendations.

= 1.1.9 =

* [New] Enhanced the free version with advanced, pro-level settings and features.
* [New] Completely redesigned frontend and admin UI with a modern, responsive layout and improved usability.
* [New] Introduced calendar view for appointments.
* [New] Added Invoice feature for appointment bookings.
* [New] Added service duration and buffer time settings for improved scheduling control.
* [New] Added automatic time slot generation based on service duration.
* [New] Implemented cart system .
* [New] Added appointments analytics to track booking performance and trends for admin.
* [New] Introduced custom thank-you page redirection after successful booking.
* [Fix] Corrected booking form alignment issues on mobile devices.

= 1.1.8 =

* [Improvement] Code optimization by removing unnecessary code and unused comments.
* [Fix] Partially resolved PHPCS warnings related to database queries and input handling.

= 1.1.7 =

* [Security] Fixed Patchstack reported Broken Access Control vulnerability.

= 1.1.6 =

* [Fixed] Minor UI inconsistencies in FAQ section
* [Improvement] Refined spacing and visual hierarchy across admin pages

= 1.1.5 =

* [Improvement] Updated plugin code to address WordPress.org review feedback
* [Fixed] Minor issues identified by automated review tools

= 1.1.4 =

* [Improvement] Updated plugin code as per WordPress Code Standards
* [Improvement] Improved data sanitization, escaping, and validation
* [Fixed] Minor bugs, notices, and stability issues reported during review

= 1.1.3 =
* [New] Introduced a modern tab-style layout for the booking form
* [New] Added additional fields to the customer creation form for admin.
* [fixed] Minor bug fixes and stability improvements

= 1.1.2 =
* [New] Added min/max Quantity option for services 
* [fixed] Minor bug fixes 

= 1.1.1 =
* [fixed] Fixed an issue where the booking form was not submitting properly.
* [fixed] Fixed a nonce validation vulnerability in AJAX requests to prevent unauthorized access.
* Minor code clean-ups and optimizations.
* Added WordPress compatibility support 6.9

= 1.1.0 =
* Updated translation file *.pot
* [Solved] Solve some minor css issue
* Added WordPress compatibility support 6.8.3

= 1.0.9 =
* Updated translation file *.pot
* Added WordPress compatibility support 6.8.1

= 1.0.8 =
* Fixed CSRF Security patches.

= 1.0.7 =
* [Solved] Solve some minor code issue

= 1.0.6 =
* Improved performance by preventing unnecessary CSS from loading across the entire WordPress admin panel.
* Fixed unintended styling conflicts on other plugins’ admin pages caused by global CSS inclusion.
* [Added] New logic to load css file only on the TrueBooker plugin pages, preventing unnecessary CSS from affecting other admin pages.
* [Changed] Updated `admin_enqueue_scripts` hook to check the current screen ID before loading styles.
* [Fixed] Resolved an issue where `bootstrap.css` was loading across all admin pages instead of just the TrueBooker plugin pages.

= 1.0.5 =
* [Solved] Solve some code security related bugs in some files
* [Solved] Solve some CSS design issue

= 1.0.4 =
* [Solved] Solve some code security related bugs in some files
* [Solved] Solve some CSS design issue

= 1.0.3 =
* [Solved] Solve some security related issue with code

= 1.0.2 =
* [Solved] State not display for selected country bug solved
* [Added] Added loader for Category, Services
* [Solved] Some code issue solved

= 1.0 =
* Initial release


== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.1.9 =
Major update: Database structure has changed. Please backup your database before updating.


== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How easy is it to set up? =

TrueBooker can be configured quickly by following the steps below.

1) Go to your WordPress' admin page, open TrueBooker -> Services, and add categories and services.
2) Add [truebooker-bookingform] shortcode to one of your posts or pages.
3) Save it and Voila! Now customers can book appointments from your site's front-end using TrueBooker!

= How to uninstall the plugin? =
Simply deactivate and delete the plugin.

= Where can I publish a appointment booking form? =
You can publish the appointment booking form on any page, post, or your homepage using the Elementor widget, Gutenberg block.The shortcode [truebooker-bookingform] can be also placed into the template.

= Which page builders are supported? =
TrueBooker has dedicated blocks for following Page Builders
1) Classic Editor of WordPress
2) Gutenberg page builder of WordPress
3) Elementor Website Builder
4) WPBakery Page Builder

= Do I need to have coding skills to use TrueBooker Plugin? =
There is no need to learn any coding skills for operating TrueBooker Plugin

= What payment methods does the plugin support ? =
Offline & Online payment available. The PRO version of the plugin supports several online payment methods. Among them PayPal , Stripe and Mollie. 

= How can I contact TrueBooker Booking support ? =
Visit our official support site at [support forum](https://support.themetechmount.com/). Our team will be happy to answer any of your questions!

= How to upgrade to TrueBooker Pro? =
You can purchase Premium version of TrueBooker plugin via our <a href="https://truebookerplugin.com/" title="TrueBooker - Appointment Booking Plugin" rel="nofollow">official website</a>. Check out the guide <a href="https://truebookerplugin.com/documentation/" title="Truebooker-Doc" rel="nofollow">Here</a>.

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