Booking Activities

78 Quality Score

Active Installs

16/30

With 3,000 active installs it is a niche plugin, but it earns a popularity score above the cap because engagement metrics per install are unusually strong relative to its size.

Update Freshness

25/25

Last updated July 2026 and tested against WordPress 7.0.1, this is one of the most actively maintained plugins in the booking category.

User Rating

15/15

A perfect 100 from 120 ratings indicates near-universal user satisfaction among those who have tried it.

Support Health

8/15

Only 1 support thread exists in the data, and it was resolved, giving a middling support health score because the sample is too small to draw firm conclusions.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Tested up to WordPress 7.0.1 and requiring only PHP 5.6, the plugin has outstanding compatibility credentials with both modern and older WordPress installs.

Scores higher than 65% of indexed plugins

About

Reservation system specialized in activities: sports, leisure, courses, events, tourism, and more! Works great with WooCommerce.

Active Installs 3k+

Rating ★★★★★ 5/5

Last Updated 2026-09-11 9:04pm GMT

Requires WordPress 4.1+

Tested Up To 7.1

Requires PHP 5.6+

Security History

4 known vulnerabilities, all patched

1 Critical 1 High 2 Medium

Most recent: August 13, 2026

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What It Does

Booking Activities is a reservation plugin purpose-built for activity-based businesses such as sports providers, tour operators, course instructors, and event organisers. It handles bookings, schedules, and participant management directly in WordPress, and optionally integrates with WooCommerce to process payments through your existing store setup.

Who It's For

This plugin fits small to mid-sized activity businesses that need a flexible booking calendar without paying for a SaaS subscription, particularly those already running WooCommerce and wanting payments tied to their store. It is well suited to clubs, studios, tourism operators, and educational course providers who book recurring group activities.

Who Should Skip It

If you run a simple appointment-based service for one provider and a handful of time slots, the heavier scheduling alternatives like Amelia or Simply Schedule Appointments will be faster to configure. Skip this if you need a polished front-end booking experience out of the box without investing setup time.

The Bottom Line

Booking Activities earns a 78.07/100 overall, with standout marks on maintenance, user ratings, and compatibility despite a small install base. The low install count and tiny support sample mean it is less battle-tested than category leaders like Amelia or Simply Schedule Appointments, so proceed with confidence if activity-specific features matter to you, but validate it on a staging site first.

Pick this when you run a service-based business with one-on-one appointments and want a polished, beginner-friendly scheduling flow.

Booking for Appointments and Events Calendar – Amelia 83/100

Pick Amelia if you want a more polished front-end experience and stronger built-in payment handling without a WooCommerce dependency.

Booking Calendar 83/100

Pick Booking Calendar when you need a lightweight, general-purpose reservation widget and do not need activity-specific features.

Online Scheduling and Appointment Booking System – Bookly 82/100

Pick Bookly when you need extensive front-end customization, SMS notifications, and a wider add-on ecosystem out of the gate.

SimplyBook.me – Booking and reservations calendar 81/100

Pick SimplyBook.me if you prefer a hybrid SaaS solution with a free tier and are willing to send bookings through an external platform.