Yo Booking / Getting Started August 3, 2026

Install and Launch Yo Booking 2.0.0

Install version 2.0.0 and launch the booking form with valid services, staff, availability, payments, and notifications.

Applies to 2.0.2+ Free Stable Verified August 3, 2026

The booking form only exposes bookable combinations. Configure the underlying service, staff, availability, and booking rules before publishing it to customers.

Open the feature

Go to Plugins > Add Plugin.

Before you start

  • Choose staging pages for the booking form and signed-in customer portal.
  • Back up the database before upgrading an existing Yo Booking installation.
  1. Install and activate Yo Booking 2.0.2.
  2. Open Yo Booking > Settings and review System status.
  3. Create categories, services, staff, and staff-to-service assignments.
  4. Configure Availability and General booking rules.
  5. Insert the Yo Booking block or [yo-booking] shortcode.
  6. Optionally publish [yo-booking-portal] for signed-in customers.
  7. Submit a guest or signed-in test booking and verify the admin record and email.

What success looks like

  • The form offers valid services, staff, dates, times, and enabled payment methods.
  • The test appointment appears in Dashboard and Appointments with the expected status and totals.

Important notes

  • Yo Booking does not require WooCommerce.
  • Reliable notification delivery depends on WordPress mail or an SMTP provider.

Release and support resources

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