# Kernel Booking

> Kernel Booking has 10+ active installs and 55 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Kernel Booking shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Online bookings made easy, for hotels, camping, glamping and more. Quickly and easily embed your Kernel Booking account into any WordPress website**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,782
- **Downloads (30 days):** 55 (-3.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** Apr 12, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.9.19
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 5.6.20+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Kernel Data Ltd (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kerneldata/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/kernel-booking/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [booking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/booking/) | >100 | 616 |
| [embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/embed/) | >100 | 481 |
| [hosted](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hosted/) | #5 | 5 |
| [reservations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reservations/) | #36 | 119 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| booking | >100 | 2,280 |
| embed | >100 | 6,525 |
| hosted | >100 | 4,896 |
| reservations | >100 | 756 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Booking for Appointments and Events Calendar – Amelia](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ameliabooking/) | 90K+ | 4.6/5 (790) | Oct 19, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Online Scheduling and Appointment Booking System – Bookly](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (585) | Oct 13, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 3 | [Simply Schedule Appointments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simply-schedule-appointments/) | 50K+ | 5/5 (155) | Oct 14, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [SimplyBook.me – Booking and reservations calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simplybook/) | 30K+ | 1/5 (1) | Sep 29, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 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 | [Availability Datepicker – Booking Calendar for Contact Form 7 – Input WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/date-time-picker-field/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (42) | Feb 27, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 7 | [Easy Appointments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-appointments/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (131) | Oct 5, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 8 | [EMC – Embed Calendly Scheduling With Ease](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embed-calendly-scheduling/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (14) | Sep 23, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 9 | [Appointment Hour Booking – Booking Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/appointment-hour-booking/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (524) | Oct 19, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 10 | [Booking Package](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/booking-package/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (15) | Oct 19, 2026 | 71/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Kernel Booking safe to use in 2026?
Kernel Booking shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Kernel Booking?
Kernel Booking is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,782 times since it launched in August 2019. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Kernel Booking work with WordPress 7.1?
Kernel Booking is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.19, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Kernel Booking need?
Kernel Booking requires PHP 5.6.20 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Kernel Booking last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on April 12, 2022 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Kernel Booking?
Kernel Booking is developed and maintained by Kernel Data Ltd.

### What are the best alternatives to Kernel Booking?
The most popular alternatives to Kernel Booking are Booking for Appointments an… (90K+ installs), Online Scheduling and Appoi… (60K+ installs) and Simply Schedule Appointments (50K+ installs).


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