KennelFlow Boarding
Boarding for KennelFlow: kennels, bookings, availability REST API, kennel rules, and a Mobile Report Card for staff. Requires KennelFlow Core.
Use with caution
KennelFlow Boarding works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where KennelFlow Boarding stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| boarding | #5 |
| booking | >100 |
| kennels | #2 |
| pets | #70 |
About KennelFlow Boarding
From the official readme · v0.2.6Description
Launch the full KennelFlow suite demo on InstaWP — temporary WordPress site with Core, Boarding, Vet, Groom, sample data, and the KennelFlow demo theme; no install on your server.
KennelFlow Boarding (KennelPress) is the boarding companion for KennelFlow Core. It registers kennels and bookings, checks availability, exposes REST endpoints for custom booking flows, and adds front-desk tools for daily operations.
What you get
- KennelPress Front Desk — top-level menu with links to bookings and the kennel calendar.
- Kennel bookings — create and manage boarding reservations (pet, kennel, location, dates, status).
- Kennels — define runs and rooms with location, resource type, and capacity.
- Kennel calendar — REST-fed calendar view for a selected UTC date range.
- Boarding staff calendar (front-end) — Hub occupancy grid with kennel rows and Add booking via
[kennelflow_boarding_calendar](requires KennelFlow Core). - Kennel rules — per-location hours, holiday closures, blackout windows, and boarding windows (React UI under KennelFlow).
- Mobile Report Card — staff PWA to send daily photo + checklist emails to pet owners for checked-in boarding stays.
- REST API — availability, locations, kennels, bookings, facility settings, and report cards under
kennelflow-boarding/v1(legacykennelpress/v1routes remain registered for compatibility).
Pets and physical locations use KennelFlow Core (kf_pet, kf_location). WooCommerce is optional; use KennelFlow Boarding Pro for checkout and payment links.
Try It Live – Preview This Plugin Instantly
Full KennelFlow suite (InstaWP)
Launch KennelFlow on InstaWP — explore boarding desk, kennel calendar, owner portal, vet clinic, grooming schedule, and sample data together. Log in as admin / password (demo owner: demoowner / password).
Boarding + Core only (WordPress Playground)
Preview KennelFlow Boarding in WordPress Playground: the blueprint installs KennelFlow Core and KennelFlow Boarding from WordPress.org, seeds demo pets and the owner portal, adds a Book Boarding page with [ltkf_booking], and opens KennelPress Front Desk in wp-admin. Log in as admin / password (demo owner: demoowner / password).
Preview on WordPress Playground
The blueprint ships as blueprint.json and assets/blueprints/blueprint.json. WordPress.org also serves a copy from plugin SVN for directory live preview.
Mobile report card (staff PWA)
Authorized staff can send a daily photo + checklist email to the pet owner for boarding stays:
- Who can use it: WordPress users with
edit_postsorkennelpress_send_reports. - Staff URL (no wp-admin chrome):
https://yoursite.com/kennelflow-mobile— requires pretty permalinks (not “Plain”). After install, open Settings → Permalinks and click Save once if the URL 404s. - Fallback URL:
https://yoursite.com/?kf_pwa=1 - WordPress admin: KennelPress → Mobile Report Card (same app, full-width, admin menu hidden).
- What it does: Lists boarding bookings with status checked in for today (site timezone). Take a photo, set mood, breakfast, bathroom, notes, then Send Report Card. The image is saved to the Media Library and the owner receives an HTML email (pet owner must be linked via KennelFlow Core).
- REST:
POST /wp-json/kennelflow-boarding/v1/report-cards(multipart:booking_id,photo,mood,ate_food,bathroom,notes).
KennelFlow Boarding Pro
Premium add-on for WooCommerce checkout and booking payment links:
https://landtechwebdesigns.com/
User guide
Step-by-step setup for the KennelFlow stack (Hub calendar, kennels, REST, booking flows) is in docs/PLATFORM_GUIDE.md at the KennelFlow repository root.
Credits
Developer: Randy Breland (brelandr), Land Tech Web Designs. Contact: sales@landtechwebdesigns.com
Installation
- Install and activate KennelFlow Core (required).
- Install KennelFlow Boarding through the WordPress.org plugin directory or upload the zip under Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
- Activate KennelFlow Boarding.
- Add kennels under KennelFlow → Kennels and manage bookings under KennelPress → Kennel bookings.
Build assets (developers)
From the plugin directory: npm install then npm run build (facility settings + Mobile Report Card PWA). Requires build/pwa-report-card.js and assets/dist/facility-settings.js for those screens to work.
Frequently asked questions
Does this require WooCommerce?
No. The free plugin does not require WooCommerce. WooCommerce is optional and used with KennelFlow Boarding Pro.
Does Boarding work without KennelFlow Core?
No. Activate KennelFlow Core first. WordPress lists Core as a required plugin when supported by your site.
Where is the Mobile Report Card?
Use KennelPress → Mobile Report Card in wp-admin, or open https://yoursite.com/kennelflow-mobile while logged in as staff.
How do boarding desk staff use the front-end calendar?
Create a WordPress page (for example Boarding Calendar) and add the shortcode [kennelflow_boarding_calendar]. Logged-in front-desk staff see kennel rows, multi-day stays, drag-to-reschedule, and Add booking. Requires KennelFlow Core with the compiled build/ calendar bundle (npm run build in Core). You can also use the shared staff page shortcode [ltkf_hub_calendar booking_kind="boarding" corner_label="Kennel"]. Boarding desk users on a generic staff calendar page automatically default to the boarding view when no booking_kind is set.
Changelog
0.2.6
- Staff calendar stay photos: grant
upload_filesto boarding desk roles; calendar upload permission uses boarding booking caps. - Live demo: InstaWP full KennelFlow suite link in readme; Live demo and Get Premium links on the Plugins screen.
0.2.5
- Staff calendar Stay photos (check-in / check-out) on boarding stays: Take photo, Choose photo, admin booking meta box, and REST API.
0.2.4
- Fix kf_bookings index sync: UPDATE existing rows instead of REPLACE so calendar row IDs stay stable when status changes (e.g. Check in).
0.2.3
- Booking editor: Reason for visit and Appointment notes fields for clinic hub appointments (
kennelpress_booking); REST exposesappointment_notes.
0.2.2
- Clinical staff (KennelFlow Vet roles) can open clinic kennelpress_booking rows from the Hub staff calendar in wp-admin.
0.2.1
- Boarding desk detection no longer treats every
edit_postsuser as front desk (fixes veterinarians seeing kennel calendar on the shared Staff Calendar page).
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Best KennelFlow Boarding alternatives
All boarding plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 2 |
KennelFlow Core
Hub foundation for KennelFlow: shared pets/locations, owner-pet linking, contracts for…
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<10 |
FAQ
KennelFlow Boarding: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 11, 2026
Is KennelFlow Boarding free?
Yes. KennelFlow Boarding is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is KennelFlow Boarding safe to use in 2026?
KennelFlow Boarding works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.
How many websites use KennelFlow Boarding?
KennelFlow Boarding is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 441 times since it launched in April 2026. It was downloaded 63 times in the last 30 days.
Does KennelFlow Boarding work with WordPress 7.1?
KennelFlow Boarding 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 KennelFlow Boarding need?
KennelFlow Boarding requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was KennelFlow Boarding last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.6, was released on August 13, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes KennelFlow Boarding?
KennelFlow Boarding is developed and maintained by Randy Breland.
What are the best alternatives to KennelFlow Boarding?
The most popular alternatives to KennelFlow Boarding are KennelFlow Core (<10 installs).
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