# Bookslots – Simple Booking & Appointment Scheduler

> Bookslots has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 71 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 43/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Bookslots works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.

**Bookslots is a powerful yet simple appointment booking and scheduling plugin for WordPress. Allow your clients to book appointments, consultations, and services directly from your website without endless email exchanges…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 3,630
- **Downloads (30 days):** 71 (+77.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 43/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Feb 3, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** David Towoju (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/davexpression/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/bookslots-simple-booking-form/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [appointment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/appointment/) | #97 | 101 |
| [booking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/booking/) | >100 | 600 |
| [calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/calendar/) | >100 | 560 |
| [reservation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reservation/) | >100 | 151 |
| [scheduling](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scheduling/) | >100 | 217 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| appointment | >100 | 1,009 |
| booking | >100 | 2,219 |
| calendar | >100 | 2,600 |
| reservation | >100 | 738 |
| scheduling | >100 | 2,149 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Easy Appointments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-appointments/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (131) | Oct 5, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 2 | [EMC – Embed Calendly Scheduling With Ease](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embed-calendly-scheduling/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (14) | Sep 23, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 3 | [Appointment Hour Booking – Booking Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/appointment-hour-booking/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (524) | Oct 6, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 4 | [Booking Package](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/booking-package/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (15) | Oct 13, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 5 | [Setmore](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/setmore-appointments/) | 4K+ | 2.5/5 (4) | Aug 21, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 6 | [Easy Booking – WooCommerce Booking & Reservation Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-easy-booking-system/) | 4K+ | 4.7/5 (63) | Oct 6, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [MotoPress Appointment Booking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/motopress-appointment-lite/) | 2K+ | 4.5/5 (21) | Aug 26, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 8 | [Easy Appointment Booking & Scheduling Plugin – Webba Booking Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webba-booking-lite/) | 2K+ | 4.9/5 (156) | Oct 12, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 9 | [Cal.com](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cal-com/) | 2K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Oct 12, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 10 | [Appointment Booking Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/appointment-booking-calendar/) | 1K+ | 4.2/5 (92) | Aug 11, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookslots free?
Yes. Bookslots is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Bookslots safe to use in 2026?
Bookslots works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Bookslots?
Bookslots is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,630 times since it launched in June 2022. It was downloaded 71 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Bookslots work with WordPress 7.1?
Bookslots is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Bookslots need?
Bookslots requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Bookslots last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on February 3, 2026 (8 months ago).

### Who makes Bookslots?
Bookslots is developed and maintained by David Towoju.

### What are the best alternatives to Bookslots?
The most popular alternatives to Bookslots are Easy Appointments (10K+ installs), EMC (10K+ installs) and Appointment Hour Booking (10K+ installs).


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