4WP Booking
Native appointment calendar for WordPress — Gutenberg, shortcode, and Elementor. Optional ClinicCards provider and Telegram alerts.
Use with caution
4WP Booking works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where 4WP Booking stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| appointments | >100 |
| booking | >100 |
| calendar | >100 |
| gutenberg | >100 |
| telegram | >100 |
About 4WP Booking
From the official readme · v0.4.1Description
4WP Booking lets visitors pick a service, a date, a time, and submit their details. Requests go through WordPress. Provider API keys and bot tokens stay on the server.
A plugin by 4wp.dev. 4WP is our project brand; the letters “WP” appear only as part of that brand name, not as a reference to WordPress. This plugin is not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by WordPress or by ClinicCards / Cliniccards Corp.
How it works
- Activate 4WP Booking.
- Open 4WP Booking in wp-admin: choose a provider, set notifications, save.
- Place the 4WP Booking block, the
[forwp_booking]shortcode, or the Elementor widget. - Visitors book through the calendar template.
Key features
- Pluggable providers (ClinicCards live; Google Calendar and Calendly planned)
- Calendar booking template (service → date → time → guest details)
- Gutenberg block, shortcode, optional Elementor widget
- Notifications tab: email and Telegram for bookings; optional form → Telegram (Contact Form 7, WPForms, Gravity Forms)
- Server-side API calls; credentials never sent to the browser
Privacy
Guest name, phone, email, and optional comment are sent to the selected provider only when the visitor submits the booking form. When Telegram or email notifications are enabled, the same booking (or form) fields are sent to those channels. API keys and bot tokens are stored as WordPress options and are not exposed in front-end HTML or JavaScript.
External services
ClinicCards
When the ClinicCards provider is selected and a visitor uses a booking form, WordPress sends server-side HTTPS requests to https://cliniccards.com/api (staff, cabinets, schedule, patients, and visits). Requests include the clinic API token from plugin settings and the booking payload (name, phone, email, date, time).
This service is provided by Cliniccards Corp:
- Terms of use: https://cliniccards.com/
- Privacy policy: https://cliniccards.com/
- API documentation: https://cliniccards.com/api
Telegram Bot API
When Telegram notifications are enabled (bookings and/or form submissions), WordPress sends server-side HTTPS requests to https://api.telegram.org/ to deliver messages to the chat IDs you configure. Requests include your bot token and the message text (booking or form fields).
Telegram is operated by Telegram FZ-LLC / Telegram Messenger Inc. See https://telegram.org/privacy and https://core.telegram.org/bots/api.
Blocks
- forwp/booking — Appointment calendar (service, date, time, guest details)
Development
Source: https://github.com/4wpdev/4wp-booking
Admin UI assets: npm install && npm run build (requires Node.js). PHP quality: composer install && composer test.
Installation
- Upload the plugin to
/wp-content/plugins/4wp-booking/or install from the Plugins screen. - Activate 4WP Booking.
- Go to 4WP Booking, configure a provider and Notifications as needed.
- Insert the block, shortcode
[forwp_booking], or the Elementor widget.
Frequently asked questions
Does this require Elementor?
No. Elementor is optional. The shortcode and Gutenberg block work without it.
Is this an official WordPress or ClinicCards product?
No. 4WP Booking is an independent plugin from 4wp.dev. It is not affiliated with WordPress or with ClinicCards. ClinicCards is an optional third-party CRM connected only via their public API when you choose that provider.
Can form plugins send to Telegram?
Yes. On the Notifications tab you can forward Contact Form 7, WPForms, and Gravity Forms submissions to Telegram using the same bot token (optional separate chat IDs, with fallback to booking chats).
Changelog
Directory review fixes: Tested up to header cleanup and release package without locale binaries.
0.4.1
- WordPress.org T1:
Tested up toonly in readme; omit bundled translation binaries from the release ZIP.
0.4.0
- Notifications tab: email and Telegram for bookings; form → Telegram for CF7, WPForms, and Gravity Forms.
- Trademark disclaimers clarified for WordPress and ClinicCards.
0.3.0
- Advanced board: service, doctor, and date tabs; occupancy calendar on the service tab.
0.1.0
- Initial release: ClinicCards provider, calendar template, block, shortcode, Elementor widget.
For developers
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FAQ
4WP Booking: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 16, 2026
Is 4WP Booking free?
Yes. 4WP Booking is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is 4WP Booking safe to use in 2026?
4WP Booking works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use 4WP Booking?
4WP Booking is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 153 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 92 times in the last 30 days.
Does 4WP Booking work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested 4WP Booking up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.4 or newer.
What PHP version does 4WP Booking need?
4WP Booking requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was 4WP Booking last updated?
The latest version, 0.4.1, was released on September 13, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes 4WP Booking?
4WP Booking is developed and maintained by 4WP.dev.
What are the best alternatives to 4WP Booking?
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