SeatKit
Seat-based booking and ticketing plugin for buses, events, cinemas, and venues with Razorpay and Stripe payments.
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SeatKit shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (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 SeatKit stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| bus booking | #11 |
| event booking | >100 |
| razorpay | #63 |
| seat booking | #51 |
| stripe | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About SeatKit
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
SeatKit is a professional seat booking and ticket reservation plugin for WordPress.
It is designed for businesses that sell fixed seats, such as bus operators, event organizers, cinemas, theaters, and tour providers.
SeatKit follows a payment-verified booking flow, ensuring that seats are confirmed only after successful payment verification from the gateway. This prevents double bookings and maintains inventory accuracy even during high traffic.
Features
- Bus, Event, and Cinema Booking – Create trips and events with seat-based inventory.
- Visual Seat Selector – Customer-friendly seat selection interface.
- Advanced Seat Layout Builder – Drag-and-drop seat layout creation with customizable categories and pricing.
- Multiple Payment Gateways – Razorpay (India) and Stripe (Global).
- Secure Checkout Flow – Server-side payment verification.
- PDF Tickets – Automatically generated tickets with QR codes.
- Customer Dashboard – View bookings and download tickets.
- OTP-based Login – Passwordless customer authentication.
- Refund and Cancellation Rules – Admin-configurable deduction percentage and cutoff time.
- Transactional Emails – Booking confirmation and cancellation emails.
- Admin Management Panel – Manage trips, bookings, tickets, and transactions.
Shortcodes
Use the following shortcodes to display booking interfaces:
[seatkit_trips][seatkit_account][seatkit_trip id="123"]
Bundled Libraries and Credits
- FPDF – PDF generation
Copyright (c) Olivier Plathey
Licensed under the FPDF License
External Services
This plugin relies on the following third-party services to function:
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Razorpay
Used for processing payments in India. When a user selects Razorpay at checkout, payment details (amount, currency, order ID) are sent to Razorpay servers securely.
Privacy Policy: https://razorpay.com/privacy/
Terms of Service: https://razorpay.com/terms/ -
Stripe
Used for processing global payments. If Stripe is enabled, payment intents and client secrets are generated via Stripe API. The checkout process loadsjs.stripe.comto handle secure card entry.
Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy
Terms of Service: https://stripe.com/legal/ssa -
goQR.me API (QRServer)
Used to generate QR codes for tickets. The booking reference number is sent toapi.qrserver.comto generate a QR image for PDF ticket and frontend view. No personal user data is sent, only the booking reference string.
Privacy Policy: https://goqr.me/privacy/
All bundled components are compatible with GPLv2+ distribution.
Installation
- Upload the
seatkitfolder to/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate the plugin from the Plugins menu.
- Create the following pages:
* Account Page – [seatkit_account]
* Trips Page – [seatkit_trips]
4. Configure settings under SeatKit -> Settings.
5. Create seat layouts and trips from the admin panel.
Frequently asked questions
Does SeatKit prevent double bookings?
Yes. Seats are confirmed only after successful payment verification from the payment gateway.
How do customers access their tickets?
Customers log in using a one-time password (OTP) sent to their email and can download PDF tickets from their dashboard.
Is SeatKit suitable for bus booking systems?
Yes. SeatKit is designed for transport businesses including buses and tours.
Is it suitable for events and cinemas?
Yes. The seat engine works for events, theaters, and cinemas.
Changelog
1.0.2
- FIX: Automatic user creation during checkout for guest customers.
- FIX: Added a “Resend OTP” button with a 60-second timer to the login form.
- FIX: Login form now preserves the OTP entry step on page refresh.
- TWEAK: General code quality and security enhancements in AJAX handlers.
1.0.1
- WordPress.org compliance hotfix release.
- Ticket generation fix according to bus and event.
- Updated export flow and booking list query safety for reviewer checks.
- Improved CSV export compatibility and booking reporting.
- Readme metadata and contributor formatting fixes.
1.0.0
- Initial WordPress.org release.
- Seat-based booking engine.
- Razorpay and Stripe payment integration.
- PDF ticket generation with QR codes.
- OTP-based customer login.
- Refund and cancellation rules.
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Best SeatKit alternatives
All bus booking plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 2 |
ABP Transport Booking
WooCommerce transport booking for bus, ferry, shuttle and coach services with seat plans…
|
<10 |
FAQ
SeatKit: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is SeatKit free?
Yes. SeatKit is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is SeatKit safe to use in 2026?
SeatKit shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
How many websites use SeatKit?
SeatKit is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 825 times since it launched in January 2026. It was downloaded 71 times in the last 30 days.
Does SeatKit work with WordPress 7.1?
SeatKit is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does SeatKit need?
SeatKit requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was SeatKit last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on March 6, 2026 (7 months ago).
Who makes SeatKit?
SeatKit is developed and maintained by acgadi.
What are the best alternatives to SeatKit?
The most popular alternatives to SeatKit are ABP Transport Booking (<10 installs).
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