HS Direct Booking
Hotel Spider Direct Booking plugin is for implementing web based booking engine functionality on your website.
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HS Direct Booking shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (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 HS Direct Booking stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| booking | >100 |
| hospitality | #86 |
| hotel-spider | #1 |
| hotelspider | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About HS Direct Booking
From the official readme · v1.2Description
Hotel Spider Direct Booking plugin is for implementing web based booking engine functionality on your website.
Web Booking Engine is our mobile first approach to a conversion obsessed booking engine .
On your website you have full control over the content and story you want to transmit to your customers. An elegant booking button transforms your website into an e-commerce platform and drives your direct reservations.
Your booking engine is the one tool you have to generate direct reservations on your website. Consequently, we focus on the goal of converting visitors into paying guests. Machine learning and A/B testing allows us to optimize the booking process to increase your revenue.
Installation
Upload the HS Booking Engine plugin to your website. Activate the plugin and and configure your settings for Hotel-Spider Web Booking Engine fields like Hotel ID etc.
Frequently asked questions
Is this paid plugin?
No this is free plugin
How do I get Hotel ID?
Reach out to Hotel-Spider for Hotel ID. You can visit them at http://hotel-spider.com
Changelog
1.2
Release Date: July 16th, 2021
* Support for WordPress internationalization and localization
* Added options to configure guest fields
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FAQ
HS Direct Booking: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
Is HS Direct Booking free?
Yes. HS Direct Booking is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is HS Direct Booking safe to use in 2026?
HS Direct Booking shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
How many websites use HS Direct Booking?
HS Direct Booking is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,913 times since it launched in August 2020. It was downloaded 103 times in the last 30 days.
Does HS Direct Booking work with WordPress 7.1?
HS Direct Booking is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.18, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does HS Direct Booking need?
HS Direct Booking requires PHP 7.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was HS Direct Booking last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on July 16, 2021 (5 years ago).
Who makes HS Direct Booking?
HS Direct Booking is developed and maintained by Hotel-Spider.
What are the best alternatives to HS Direct Booking?
The most popular alternatives to HS Direct Booking are Booking for Appointments an… (90K+ installs), Online Scheduling and Appoi… (60K+ installs) and Simply Schedule Appointments (50K+ installs).
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