Creno
Simple online booking for hair salons, beauty institutes and similar venues: time slots, practitioners, services.
Use with caution
Creno works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Needs PHP 8.3 or newer
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Creno stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| appointments | >100 |
| booking | >100 |
| calendar | >100 |
| salon | >100 |
| scheduling | >100 |
About Creno
From the official readme · v1.0.3Description
Créno lets clients book a service, choose a provider and pick an available
time slot directly from your WordPress site — no third-party SaaS, no
recurring subscription.
Client side
* Choose a service, a provider, and a duration
* Pick a time slot from a real-time availability calendar
* Get a confirmation page with a private link to manage the request
* Modify or cancel the request at any time (no account); modifications go back to pending for salon re-confirmation
* Phone number is optional
* Front end talks to the plugin via the WordPress REST API (creno/v1)
Admin side
* Calendar view of pending and confirmed bookings
* Confirm, refuse, modify, or cancel bookings
* Create manual bookings with relaxed rules (external provider, free-text service)
* Configure services, durations, and provider working hours
* Dedicated notification email for the salon inbox
* Customize page titles, URL slugs, and accent colors
* Front booking pages are created when at least one service and one provider with hours exist
No online payment in this version. Data is kept on uninstall unless you opt in to delete it.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to
/wp-content/plugins/creno, or install directly from the Plugins screen. - Activate the plugin.
- Go to Créno → Settings to configure services, providers and working hours.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin send SMS reminders?
Not currently. Email notifications only in this version.
Is French supported?
Source strings are English. Community translations (including French) are managed on translate.wordpress.org once the plugin is listed.
Can I manage multiple locations?
Not in this version. Planned for a future release.
Is there online payment?
Not in this version.
What happens to my data if I uninstall?
By default, booking data and settings are kept. Enable “Delete data on uninstall” in Créno settings if you want a full cleanup.
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FAQ
Creno: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Creno free?
Yes. Creno is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Creno safe to use in 2026?
Creno works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Creno?
Creno is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 184 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 74 times in the last 30 days.
Does Creno work with WordPress 7.1?
Creno is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Creno need?
Creno requires PHP 8.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Creno last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on August 19, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes Creno?
Creno is developed and maintained by Lotfi MANSEUR.
What are the best alternatives to Creno?
The most popular alternatives to Creno are Booking for Appointments an… (90K+ installs), Events Manager (60K+ installs) and Online Scheduling and Appoi… (60K+ installs).
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