# Bookster – Appointment Booking Management System

> Bookster has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews and 1.1K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 80/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Bookster is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 80/100 on our health check.

**Manage real-time bookings with ease. Multi-step booking form, multiple services and locations, built-in customer dashboard.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 12,461
- **Downloads (30 days):** 1,120 (+121.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 80/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 3.3.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 3, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.2+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Bookster (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bookster/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/bookster/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [appointment booking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/appointment-booking/) | #26 | 97 |
| [appointment calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/appointment-calendar/) | #3 | 4 |
| [appointment scheduling](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/appointment-scheduling/) | #8 | 23 |
| [appointments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/appointments/) | #19 | 174 |
| [contact form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/contact-form/) | >100 | 722 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| appointment booking | #40 | 733 |
| appointment calendar | #49 | 512 |
| appointment scheduling | #35 | 402 |
| appointments | #39 | 958 |
| contact form | >100 | 8,341 |

## Version adoption

- 3.2: 31.9%
- 3.3: 31.4%
- 2.1: 13.5%
- 2.2: 8.1%
- 3.0: 8.1%
- 2.0: 7%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Appointment Booking Plugin – LatePoint / Calendar & Scheduling for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/latepoint/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (101) | Sep 29, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 2 | [Online Scheduling and Appointment Booking System – Bookly](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (581) | Oct 1, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 3 | [Simply Schedule Appointments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simply-schedule-appointments/) | 50K+ | 5/5 (155) | Sep 23, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 4 | [Booking Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/booking/) | 40K+ | 4.8/5 (656) | Sep 19, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 5 | [Fluent Booking – The Ultimate Appointments Scheduling, Events Booking, Events Calendar Solution](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fluent-booking/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (46) | Sep 24, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 6 | [Appointment Hour Booking – Booking Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/appointment-hour-booking/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (523) | Sep 29, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 7 | [Bookit — Booking & Appointment Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bookit/) | 4K+ | 3.8/5 (24) | Sep 14, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 8 | [WPS Bookings for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mwb-bookings-for-woocommerce/) | 3K+ | 4.5/5 (42) | Aug 6, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 9 | [Advanced Appointment Booking & Scheduling](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-appointment-booking-scheduling/) | 3K+ | — | Sep 11, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 10 | [Salon Booking System – Appointment Booking for Salons, Barbershops & Spas](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/salon-booking-system/) | 2K+ | 4.4/5 (187) | Oct 2, 2026 | 79/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Bookster safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Bookster is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 80/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Bookster?
Bookster is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,461 times since it launched in January 2024. It was downloaded 1,120 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Bookster work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Bookster up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.

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

### When was Bookster last updated?
The latest version, 3.3.0, was released on September 3, 2026 (4 weeks ago).

### Who makes Bookster?
Bookster is developed and maintained by Bookster.

### What are the best alternatives to Bookster?
The most popular alternatives to Bookster are Appointment Booking Plugin (100K+ installs), Online Scheduling and Appoi… (60K+ installs) and Simply Schedule Appointments (50K+ installs).


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