BookingFish Calendar
Connect your WordPress site to your BookingFish account. Display your reservation calendar and gift certificates on your own website.
Use with caution
BookingFish Calendar works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where BookingFish Calendar stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| booking | >100 |
| calendar | >100 |
| fishing | #6 |
| gift certificate | #47 |
| reservation | >100 |
About BookingFish Calendar
From the official readme · v1.2.15Description
BookingFish Calendar is the companion plugin for members of BookingFish.ca — the online reservation platform for fishing guide services and boat rental companies.
Once installed on your WordPress website, this plugin lets you:
- Connect your site to your BookingFish.ca account with a single login.
- Automatically retrieve your embed codes (reservation calendar + gift certificate widget).
- Create WordPress pages for your calendar and gift certificates in one click — no code to copy and paste.
- Get shareable URLs instantly to promote on social media and in your marketing campaigns.
- Live display — your calendar and availability are always up to date in real time.
Key Features
- Bilingual interface (French / English)
- One-click page creation
- Live calendar display — availability updates in real time
- Support for multiple boats (individual calendar page per boat)
- Support for multiple gift certificate templates
- Clean admin dashboard with 2 tabs: Connection · Setup
How It Works
- Install and activate the plugin.
- Go to WordPress Admin → BookingFish → Connection tab.
- Enter your BookingFish.ca email and password.
- Switch to the Setup tab and click “Create Page” for each widget you want.
- Copy the page URL and share it on Facebook, Instagram, or your website menu.
Requirements
- A valid BookingFish.ca vendor account (register here).
- WordPress 5.8 or higher.
- PHP 7.4 or higher.
External services
This plugin connects to the BookingFish.ca REST API (https://bookingfish.ca/wp-json/bookingfish/v1) to authenticate your account and retrieve your booking calendar embed codes.
What data is sent and when:
- Your email address and password are sent to BookingFish.ca once at login to obtain a secure authentication token. Your password is never stored on your WordPress site.
- A bearer token (valid 30 days) is sent with each subsequent API call: fetching embed codes, syncing, and logging out.
- If you choose to submit feedback when deactivating the plugin, your site name, site URL, WordPress version, plugin version, and the reason you selected are sent to BookingFish.ca.
Service: BookingFish.ca — online reservation platform for fishing guides and outfitters.
- Service home page: https://bookingfish.ca
- Terms of Service: https://bookingfish.ca/termes/
- Privacy Policy: https://bookingfish.ca/politique-de-confidentialite/
Installation
- Upload the
bookingfish-calendarfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory.
Or: upload the ZIP via Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin in your WordPress admin. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Click BookingFish in the left-hand admin menu.
- Enter your BookingFish.ca credentials to connect.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a BookingFish account?
Yes. This plugin requires a vendor account on bookingfish.ca. You can register for free at bookingfish.ca/inscription/.
Is my password stored on my WordPress site?
No. Your password is sent securely to bookingfish.ca for authentication and is never stored locally. Only an expiring bearer token (valid for 30 days) is kept in your WordPress options.
What happens if my BookingFish configuration changes?
The plugin syncs automatically in the background. You can also trigger an immediate sync by clicking Sync Now in the Connection tab.
Can I delete the pages the plugin created?
Yes. In the Setup tab you can delete any page created by the plugin.
Is the plugin compatible with page builders (Elementor, Divi, etc.)?
The plugin creates standard WordPress pages with the BookingFish embed code in the content area. These pages work with any theme and most page builders.
Changelog
Adds Privacy Policy and Terms of Service links required by WordPress.org.
1.2.15
- Updated: Added Privacy Policy and Terms of Service links to the plugin readme (WordPress.org External services section).
- Updated: Privacy Policy and Terms of Service links now appear on the Connection tab login form.
1.2.14
- Improved: Code quality and WordPress.org compliance improvements.
1.2.13
- Improved: Admin interface visual adjustments and compatibility improvements.
- Improved: Plugin details panel now displays banner and screenshots correctly.
1.2.12
- Fixed: Update notification no longer reappears after a successful update.
1.2.9
- Fixed: Improved reliability of the update notification.
1.2.8
- Fixed: Plugin update cache is now correctly cleared after an update.
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FAQ
BookingFish Calendar: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 17, 2026
Is BookingFish Calendar free?
Yes. BookingFish Calendar is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is BookingFish Calendar safe to use in 2026?
BookingFish Calendar works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.
How many websites use BookingFish Calendar?
BookingFish Calendar is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 286 times since it launched in April 2026. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.
Does BookingFish Calendar work with WordPress 7.1?
BookingFish Calendar is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does BookingFish Calendar need?
BookingFish Calendar requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was BookingFish Calendar last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.15, was released on April 28, 2026 (6 months ago).
Who makes BookingFish Calendar?
BookingFish Calendar is developed and maintained by bookingfish.
What are the best alternatives to BookingFish Calendar?
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