Bookrightly
Add live online booking and a live walk-in queue to your WordPress site with a simple shortcode.
Use with caution
Bookrightly 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 Bookrightly stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| appointments | >100 |
| barber | #19 |
| booking | >100 |
| queue | >100 |
| scheduling | >100 |
About Bookrightly
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Bookrightly gives UK service businesses — barbers, hairdressers, decorators, personal trainers, plumbers and more — their own online booking system, live walk-in queue, payments, and business dashboard.
This plugin embeds your live Bookrightly booking widget directly into any WordPress page or post, so appointments happen right on your own site instead of sending visitors somewhere else — plus a “View Live Queue” button for your walk-in queue, the same button already on your Bookrightly booking page.
Features
- Live, bookable appointment slots embedded directly on your page
- A “View Live Queue” button that opens your live queue (position tracking, push notifications, all of it) in a new tab
- Works with any theme — the widget renders inside an isolated Shadow DOM so it never clashes with your site’s styles, and your styles never leak into it
- No account or login needed for your visitors
- A free Bookrightly account is required (bookrightly.co.uk)
How it works
- Create a free Bookrightly account at bookrightly.co.uk and set up your business page
- Copy your Business ID from your dashboard under Integrations
- Paste it into this plugin’s settings (Settings → Bookrightly)
- Add
[bookrightly mode="booking"]or[bookrightly mode="queue"]to any page or post
External services
This plugin connects to Bookrightly (bookrightly.co.uk), the booking platform this plugin is an integration for, to display live appointment availability and the live queue on your site.
- What it is used for: loading the live booking widget and live queue widget (
https://bookrightly.co.uk/widget.js), and, when a visitor completes a booking through the widget, processing that booking and its payment. - What data is sent: your Business ID (entered in this plugin’s settings) is sent whenever the widget loads, so it knows which business’s availability to show. When a visitor books an appointment, the details they enter (name, email, phone, and payment information, processed via Stripe) are sent directly to Bookrightly to create the booking — this plugin itself does not collect, store, or transmit any of that data separately.
- Terms of Service: https://bookrightly.co.uk/terms
- Privacy Policy: https://bookrightly.co.uk/privacy
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to
/wp-content/plugins/bookrightly, or install it directly through the WordPress plugins screen - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Go to Settings → Bookrightly and enter your Business ID
- Add the
[bookrightly]shortcode to any page or post
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Bookrightly account?
Yes. This plugin embeds your existing Bookrightly booking page. Sign up free at bookrightly.co.uk — no card required.
Does this work with any theme?
Yes. The widget renders inside its own isolated Shadow DOM, so it won’t be affected by your theme’s styles and won’t affect your theme either.
Can I use both booking and the live queue on the same page?
Yes — add both shortcodes: [bookrightly mode="booking"] and [bookrightly mode="queue"].
Does the live queue work for my business?
The live queue is available to businesses whose Bookrightly account has the Queue tool enabled (currently barber accounts). If it isn’t enabled for your account, the shortcode won’t show anything.
For developers
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FAQ
Bookrightly: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Bookrightly free?
Yes. Bookrightly is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Bookrightly safe to use in 2026?
Bookrightly 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 Bookrightly?
Bookrightly is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 139 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 102 times in the last 30 days.
Does Bookrightly work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Bookrightly up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.8 or newer.
What PHP version does Bookrightly need?
Bookrightly requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Bookrightly last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on September 9, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes Bookrightly?
Bookrightly is developed and maintained by Bookrightly.
What are the best alternatives to Bookrightly?
The most popular alternatives to Bookrightly are Booking for Appointments an… (90K+ installs), Events Manager (60K+ installs) and Online Scheduling and Appoi… (60K+ installs).
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