# SimplyBook.me – Booking and reservations calendar

> SimplyBook.me has 30K+ active installs, a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews and 140 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 70/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** SimplyBook.me is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 30K+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 70/100 on our health check.

**Simply add a booking calendar to your site to schedule bookings, reservations, appointments and to collect payments.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30K+
- **Total downloads:** 194,050
- **Downloads (30 days):** 140 (-99.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 70/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 3.5.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 29, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.6+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 8 of 10 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Really Simple Plugins (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/reallysimpleplugins/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simplybook/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [appointments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/appointments/) | #5 | 186 |
| [booking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/booking/) | >100 | 588 |
| [calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/calendar/) | #3 | 557 |
| [reservations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reservations/) | #1 | 111 |
| [scheduling](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scheduling/) | #3 | 214 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| appointments | #33 | 993 |
| booking | #31 | 2,182 |
| calendar | >100 | 2,560 |
| reservations | #3 | 727 |
| scheduling | >100 | 2,123 |

## Version adoption

- 3.4: 47.5%
- 3.3: 34.1%
- 3.2: 14.6%
- Other: 3.8%

## 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) | Sep 24, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Events Manager – Calendar, Bookings, Tickets, Appointments and more!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/events-manager/) | 60K+ | 4.2/5 (550) | Oct 7, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 3 | [Online Scheduling and Appointment Booking System – Bookly](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (584) | Oct 6, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 4 | [Simply Schedule Appointments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simply-schedule-appointments/) | 50K+ | 5/5 (155) | Sep 23, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 6 | [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 |
| 7 | [Easy Appointments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-appointments/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (131) | Oct 5, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 8 | [Business Essentials for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cf7-redirect-thank-you-page/) | 7K+ | 3.3/5 (10) | Sep 26, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 9 | [Setmore](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/setmore-appointments/) | 4K+ | 2.5/5 (4) | Aug 21, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 10 | [WPS Bookings for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mwb-bookings-for-woocommerce/) | 3K+ | 4.5/5 (43) | Oct 5, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 11 | [Advanced Appointment Booking & Scheduling](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-appointment-booking-scheduling/) | 3K+ | — | Sep 11, 2026 | 71/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is SimplyBook.me safe to use in 2026?
SimplyBook.me is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 30K+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 70/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SimplyBook.me?
SimplyBook.me is active on 30K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 194,050 times since it launched in April 2024. It was downloaded 140 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SimplyBook.me work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested SimplyBook.me up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.6 or newer.

### What PHP version does SimplyBook.me need?
SimplyBook.me requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was SimplyBook.me last updated?
The latest version, 3.5.0, was released on September 29, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes SimplyBook.me?
SimplyBook.me is developed and maintained by Really Simple Plugins.

### What are the best alternatives to SimplyBook.me?
The most popular alternatives to SimplyBook.me are Booking for Appointments an… (90K+ installs), Events Manager (60K+ installs) and Online Scheduling and Appoi… (60K+ installs).


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