Shore Booking Widget
Integrate Shore's booking system into your WordPress site with embedded booking, standard button, or floating button display options.
Use with caution
Shore Booking Widget works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 2K+ sites and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.
- 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 & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Shore Booking Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| appointments | >100 |
| booking | >100 |
| scheduling | >100 |
| shore | #1 |
| widgets | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Shore Booking Widget
From the official readme · v1.0.5Description
Make booking easy for your customers With Shore Booking Widget, your customers can book appointments directly on your website. No redirects, no complications. Whether you run a hair salon, beauty studio, or any other service business – give your customers the booking experience they deserve.
Perfect for service businesses Hair salons, barbershops, beauty studios, nail salons, massage therapists, personal trainers, consultants – if you take appointments, this widget is for you.
⚠️ Important: You must have a Shore account to use this plugin.
Sign up for Shore at: shore.com/en/booking-marketing
Features
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Three ways to display your booking system, Pick the style that works best for your website:
- Embedded Booking Page – The full booking interface lives right on your page. Customers stay on your site from start to finish.
- Standard Button – A clean button that opens your booking system. Simple and straightforward.
- Floating Button – A button that stays visible while your customers browse. They can book anytime without scrolling back up.
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Customize it your way. Make the widget match your brand:
- Choose from 16 background colors
- Pick from 7 text colors
- Live preview in admin settings
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Multi-language Support:
- The widget automatically detects your WordPress site’s language
- or you can pick manually from: English, German, French, Spanish
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Easy to use, No coding skills needed:
- Use shortcode
[shore_booking]on any page or post - Customize height for embedded view
- Use shortcode
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Google Analytics Integration:
- Automatic event tracking via Google Tag Manager
- Track booking interactions and conversions
Prerequisites
Before installing this plugin, you need to:
- Sign up for Shore at: https://signup.shore.com/en/signup/booking?source=onecom_wordpress
- Create your booking system in your Shore dashboard
- Get your configuration token from Shore
⚠️ Without a Shore account and configuration token, the plugin will not work.
Usage
After activation, go to Settings > Shore Booking to configure:
- Enter your Shore configuration token
- Choose your display type (Embedded, Standard Button, or Floating Button)
- Select language preference
- Customize button colors (if applicable)
- Save settings
Use the shortcode [shore_booking] on any page or post to display the booking widget.
Shortcode Examples:
- Basic:
[shore_booking] - Custom height:
[shore_booking height="600px"] - Custom language:
[shore_booking locale="de"] - Both:
[shore_booking height="800px" locale="fr"]
Support
For plugin support, visit the support forum.
For Shore platform support, check our support page
Additional Information
Plugin Requirements
- WordPress 5.0 or higher
- PHP 7.4 or higher
- Active Shore account
- Configuration token from Shore
Developer Notes
The plugin follows WordPress coding standards and is optimized for performance with a streamlined codebase.
Privacy Policy
This plugin connects to Shore’s booking service (connect.shore.com) to display booking interfaces. When users interact with the booking widget, data is transmitted to Shore’s servers according to Shore’s privacy policy.
The plugin also integrates with Google Tag Manager (if present on your site) to track booking events for analytics purposes.
No user data is stored by the plugin itself on your WordPress site.
Credits
Developed by Shore GmbH
Website: https://shore.com
Booking Platform: https://shore.com/en/booking-marketing/
Installation
From WordPress Admin
- Go to Plugins > Add New
- Search for “Shore Booking Widget”
- Click Install Now and then Activate
- Go to Settings > Shore Booking to configure
Manual Installation
- Download the plugin ZIP file
- Upload to
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate through the Plugins menu
- Go to Settings > Shore Booking to configure
After Installation
- Get your Shore configuration token from https://shore.com
- In WordPress, go to Settings > Shore Booking
- Enter your configuration token
- Configure display settings
- Add
[shore_booking]shortcode to any page
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Shore account?
Yes, you must have an active Shore account with a booking system configured. Sign up at https://signup.shore.com/en/signup/booking?source=onecom_wordpress
Where do I find my configuration token?
Your configuration token is available in your Shore dashboard after you create your booking system. It’s usually your business name or a custom identifier.
Can I use multiple widgets on one page?
Yes! You can add the [shore_booking] shortcode multiple times on the same page.
Does this work with any WordPress theme?
Yes! The plugin is designed to work with any WordPress theme. The embedded view is fully responsive.
Can I customize the button colors?
Yes, you can choose from 7 background colors and 3 text colors in the plugin settings.
Which languages are supported?
The widget supports English, German, French, and Spanish. It can auto-detect your WordPress site’s language or you can manually select one.
Does this track Google Analytics events?
Yes, if you have Google Tag Manager installed on your site, the plugin automatically tracks booking events.
Can I change the button text?
Currently, the button text is “Book Now” by default. This may be customizable in future versions.
Changelog
WordPress.org compliance fixes, Spanish and French translations added, streamlined codebase.
1.0.1
- Fixed: WordPress.org compliance – updated prefixes to 4+ characters
- Fixed: Proper wp_enqueue_script usage throughout
- Fixed: Welcome banner positioning and modal interactions
- Added: Spanish (es_ES) translation
- Added: French (fr_FR) translation
- Improved: Streamlined codebase – reduced from 75MB to ~150KB
- Improved: Single-file architecture for easier maintenance
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Three display options: Embedded, Standard Button, Floating Button
- Multi-language support with auto-detection
- Customizable button colors (16 colors each for background and text)
- Google Analytics integration via GTM
- Shortcode support with parameters
- Responsive design
Screenshots
For developers
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FAQ
Shore Booking Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Shore Booking Widget free?
Yes. Shore Booking Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Shore Booking Widget safe to use in 2026?
Shore Booking Widget works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 2K+ sites and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Shore Booking Widget?
Shore Booking Widget is active on 2K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,457 times since it launched in November 2025. It was downloaded 1,367 times in the last 30 days.
Does Shore Booking Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Shore Booking Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Shore Booking Widget need?
Shore Booking Widget requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Shore Booking Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.5, was released on March 16, 2026 (7 months ago).
Who makes Shore Booking Widget?
Shore Booking Widget is developed and maintained by shoregmbh.
What are the best alternatives to Shore Booking Widget?
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