DaySchedule
Appointment scheduling widget to embed on WordPress website and display your available calendar slots for bookings with payment options and reminders
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DaySchedule shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (90+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.4 (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 DaySchedule stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| appointment | >100 |
| appointment scheduling | >100 |
| booking | >100 |
| calendar | >100 |
| service | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About DaySchedule
From the official readme · v1.0.3Description
Embed DaySchedule appointment scheduling plugin helps you add your dayschedule pages to your WordPress website in an easy way.
This will allow your visitors to check your calendar availability and schedule meetings, appointments on your WordPress website, through DaySchedule.
The DaySchedule plugin also includes features like email, WhatsApp reminder and SMS notifications, integration with Google Calendar, Zoom etc. It is easy to use and can be set up quickly on any WordPress website using short codes
DaySchedule is a free appointment scheduling software for calendar based appointments, webinar and services like doctor appointment scheduling, saloon, gym, spa, consulting, online coaching, sales team appointments etc.
The customers can schedule 3 type of events or services from your website to receive instant confirmation and reminders:
You will receive a booking confirmation email for each new booking, or can check your bookings on DaySchedule web, android or iOS app by logging in to your account:
Shortcode
The plugin supports 2 types of embed options, inline and popup to display the appointment booking calendar with avaialble slots synced with your Google or Microsoft calendars:
Inline widget
To embed the inline appointment scheduling plugin on WordPress with shortcode:
[dayschedule url="https://meet.dayschedule.com" type="inline"]
Popup widget
To embed as a button and open the appointment scheduling popup when clicked:
[dayschedule url="https://meet.dayschedule.com" type="popup"]
Customization
You can customize the scheduling widget by passing the attributes in dayschedule shortcode to change the url, text, color etc. :
- type : The type of widget to embed. inline or popup. The default value is:
inline - url : The URL of your main dayschedule page or particular event to embed. The default value is:
https://meet.dayschedule.com - text : The anchor text for the button when the
popuptype is used. The default value is:Book an appointment - color_primary : To change the primary color of the appointment calendar. The default value is:
#0f0980 - color_secondary : To change the secondary color of the appointment calendar. The default value is:
#afeefe - color_mode : To change the color mode (light, dark or auto). The default value is:
light - hide_event : To hide the left panel with event details on the calendar view. Must be
0or1, the default value is:0 - hide_header : To hide the header containing the logo and back button. Must be
0or1, the default value is:0 - class : To add custom CSS classes on your button. The default value is:
wp-block-button__link
So why wait? Let’s simplify your scheduling process with DaySchedule appointments, the ultimate appointment booking plugin for WordPress!
Open source
The widget is open-sourced on Github and also avaialble on NPM.
You can install it on other front-end frameworks like React, Vue.js or Angular as well.
Installation
- Go to
Pluginsin the Admin menu - Click on the button
Add new - Search for
DayScheduleand click ‘Install Now’ or click on theuploadlink to uploaddayschedule.zip - Click on
Activate plugin
Frequently asked questions
How do I display scheduling popup when clicked on a button?
Add the following shortcode to any page or post to display a button: [dayschedule url="https://meet.dayschedule.com" type="popup"]
How do I add an additional CSS class on the book appointment button to match it with my brand?
Use the class attribute when adding the shortcode. Example: [dayschedule url="https://meet.dayschedule.com" type="popup" class="wp-block-button"]
How do I get my scheduling page link?
Login to your dayschedule account and create a resource(event, webinar, services etc), set availability, questionnaire, prices (for paid service) etc to get your scheduling link.
How do I white-label the appointment scheduling widget?
You may use the hide_header attribute to remove header with logo and primary_color, secondary_color to match it with your brand. For complete white-label access, you’d need the enterprise plan.
Can I add this in doctor appointment booking website for WordPress?
Yes, the dayschedule booking appointment plugin is perfect for healthcare providers and businesses that need to manage appointments online. With the added feature of Google Calendar sync, it makes managing your schedule even easier.
Changelog
1.0: December, 14, 2023
- Fixed file upload issue
- Added dark mode option
0.1: January 8, 2023
- Birthday of DaySchedule WordPress plugin
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FAQ
DaySchedule: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is DaySchedule free?
Yes. DaySchedule is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is DaySchedule safe to use in 2026?
DaySchedule shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.
How many websites use DaySchedule?
DaySchedule is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,164 times since it launched in January 2023. It was downloaded 94 times in the last 30 days.
Does DaySchedule work with WordPress 7.1?
DaySchedule is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does DaySchedule need?
DaySchedule requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was DaySchedule last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on September 15, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes DaySchedule?
DaySchedule is developed and maintained by dayschedule.
What are the best alternatives to DaySchedule?
The most popular alternatives to DaySchedule are Easy Appointments (10K+ installs), EMC (10K+ installs) and Appointment Hour Booking (10K+ installs).
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