=== LatePoint - Calendar Booking Plugin for Appointments and Events ===
Contributors: latepoint
Tags: appointments, booking, scheduling, events, calendar
Requires at least: 6.5
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 5.5.2
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv3
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Optimize your appointment scheduling with our plugin. Sync calendars, automate reminders, and keep your bookings organized.

== Description ==

**LatePoint – The Lightweight Appointment Booking Plugin for WordPress**

**★★★★★**

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[What's New](https://latepoint.com/changelog/?utm_source=wordpressorg&utm_medium=plugin_listing&utm_campaign=free_plugin) | [Docs](https://wpdocs.latepoint.com/?utm_source=wordpressorg&utm_medium=plugin_listing&utm_campaign=free_plugin) | [Video Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwQ5EwEln6E&utm_source=wordpressorg&utm_medium=plugin_listing&utm_campaign=free_plugin) | [Get Help](https://wpdocs.latepoint.com/support/?utm_source=wordpressorg&utm_medium=plugin_listing&utm_campaign=free_plugin)

LatePoint is a simple yet lightweight and powerful appointment booking plugin for WordPress. Built for service-based businesses, it helps your customers book appointments in just a few clicks, without the back-and-forth emails or clunky booking systems.

Whether you're a coach, salon, consultant, or clinic, if your business runs on bookings, LatePoint makes it easy to manage your schedule, take payments, and let clients book online 24/7.

Set it up in 10 minutes. Look professional. Automate the boring stuff. Let LatePoint handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on your business.

[Try the Live Demo](https://app.zipwp.com/blueprint/latepoint-demo-m00?utm_source=wordpressorg&utm_medium=plugin_listing&utm_campaign=free_plugin)

== What You Can Do With LatePoint ==

* Let customers book appointments online 24/7
* Manage your calendar and availability with ease
* Accept payments with Stripe (Braintree, Flutterwave, MercadoPago, Molie, PayPal, Paystack, RazorPay, Square, Woo, SureCart available in Pro)
* Sync with Google Calendar (Pro)
* Offer in-person or virtual sessions (Zoom/Google Meet with Pro)
* Support for multiple staff, services, and locations
* Send automatic confirmations and reminders
* Customize booking forms to collect the info you need
* Provide a customers dashboard to manage bookings (Pro)
* View and control everything from a unified admin dashboard
* Use coupons, addons, and follow-ups to boost engagement (Pro)
* Let customers book multiple appointments at once (Booking Cart - Pro)

[LatePoint Review: Is It the Right Booking Plugin for Your Service?](https://wpastra.com/review/latepoint-review/?utm_source=wordpressorg&utm_medium=plugin_listing&utm_campaign=free_plugin)

== Who Is LatePoint For? ==

LatePoint is trusted by freelancers, studios, agencies, and small business owners across many industries. If your business runs on appointments, LatePoint can save you time and make your life easier.

**Salons & Studios**

If you run a personal care studio, hair or nail salon, spa, massage therapist or tattoo studio, you'll know how important it is to avoid no-shows, double-bookings, and awkward payment moments.

With LatePoint:

* Customers can book online anytime
* You can send automatic reminders so clients actually show up
* Accept payments upfront or after the session
* Sync your bookings with Google Calendar

[▶️ How To Set Up LatePoint for Salons](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWbBoEyXklI&utm_source=wordpressorg&utm_medium=plugin_listing&utm_campaign=free_plugin)

**Coaches, Consultants & Trainers**

If you run 1:1 sessions, group coaching, or online workshops, LatePoint keeps your schedule organized and sessions full.

* Let clients pick time slots based on availability
* Offer in-person or Zoom sessions
* Sell service packages and recurring appointments

**Clinics, Therapists & Healthcare Pros**

For medical, wellness, or therapy practices, LatePoint helps you stay professional while giving patients a smooth experience.

* Collect patient information with custom fields
* Offer multiple services with different specialists
* Manage multiple staff calendars and locations

**Education & Classes**

Whether you're a tutor, language teacher, or run in-person classes, you can:

* Let students book 1:1 or group sessions
* Limit bookings to your preferred hours
* Automate reminders and payments

**Local Services & Agencies**

Photographers, cleaners, auto services, repair shops, if your business depends on appointments, LatePoint makes it simple.

* Show real-time availability
* Set different schedules by service or team member
* Let clients book 24/7, no calls or emails needed

== What Makes LatePoint Unique? ==

LatePoint isn't just another booking plugin, it's designed to solve real-world scheduling problems with a smart, flexible approach.

* **Purpose-built for service providers:** From solo pros to teams across locations, LatePoint adapts to your business.
* **Quick to launch, simple to manage:** The built-in onboarding wizard walks you through the entire setup. You'll go from install to taking bookings in under 10 minutes.
* **Mobile-first booking experience:** Clients see clean, intuitive forms that work beautifully on phones, tablets, and desktops. Fewer clicks = fewer drop-offs.
* **Automation built-in:** LatePoint handles confirmations, reminders, follow-ups, and payments. Skip the admin and focus on delivering your services.
* **Affordable, with a forever-free plan:** You won't get trapped in expensive subscriptions. Start with the free version, and upgrade when you need advanced features.
* **Native to WordPress:** Built to feel like a natural part of your site, LatePoint works with most popular themes and page builders out of the box.

== How It Works ==

1. **Install the plugin:** Download LatePoint from the WordPress plugin repository and activate it on your site.
2. **Complete the setup wizard:** Walk through a simple onboarding process to set your timezone, services, staff, and availability.
3. **Customize your booking form:** Add custom fields to collect the information you need before a session. Choose which details to make required or optional.
4. **Add booking to your site:** Use a shortcode or LatePoint widget to place the booking interface into any page or post.
5. **Start accepting bookings:** Customers can now see your real-time availability, book appointments, pay (Pro), and receive confirmation emails.
6. **Manage everything in your dashboard:** View and manage appointments, customer information, payments, and notifications directly from your WordPress admin.

[Follow the Step-by-Step Guide](https://wpdocs.latepoint.com/getting-started-with-latepoint/?utm_source=wordpressorg&utm_medium=plugin_listing&utm_campaign=free_plugin)

== Features You'll Love ==

✅ **Visual booking form builder** - Customize steps, services, and fields without touching code
✅ **Multi-step appointment scheduling** - Clean, intuitive customer experience
✅ **Multiple services, agents & locations** - Set schedules, prices, and availability per agent or location
✅ **Customer dashboard** - Customers can view and manage bookings, cancel and reschedule
✅ **Admin dashboard** - Full calendar view with filters for appointments, agents, and locations
✅ **Google Calendar sync** - Keep everything up to date across platforms
✅ **Built-in notifications** - Email, SMS, and WhatsApp notifications out of the box
✅ **Online payments** - Connect Stripe or PayPal to accept payments during booking
✅ **Booking cart** - Let customers book multiple appointments at once

== Want To Unlock More? ==

LatePoint comes with a solid set of features in the free version, perfect if you're just getting started. But if you're managing multiple team members, need advanced scheduling logic, or want to offer online payments and video calls, the Pro version gives you that extra power.

Here's what you unlock with LatePoint Pro:

* Add unlimited agents and services
* Accept payments using other methods, such as PayPal
* Zoom and Google Meet integration
* Set up advanced availability rules and service durations
* Send custom reminders and follow-ups
* Support for deposits, coupons, and recurring bookings

[See the Full Free vs Pro Feature Comparison](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AcjnUEKGhM0ySAgm7ZKRt-PSqlJ05eZk1JiuL5ToGRs/edit?usp=sharing)
[Check Out LatePoint Pro](https://latepoint.com/pricing/?utm_source=wordpressorg&utm_medium=plugin_listing&utm_campaign=free_plugin)

== Works With Your Stack ==

* Works with most Popular WordPress themes (Astra, Kadence, GeneratePress and others)
* Fully compatible with Elementor, Gutenberg, and page builders
* LatePoint is compatible with WooCommerce but doesn't need it to work
* Extendable with official LatePoint add-ons (Zoom, WhatsApp, Packages, etc.)

== Screenshots ==

1. Modern multi-step booking form - A fast, beautiful interface your customers will actually enjoy using.
2. Visual booking form builder - Customize booking steps with drag and drop.
3. Admin dashboard - See all your appointments at a glance, with filters and controls.
4. Agent panel - Each agent gets their own login and schedule management tools.
5. Customer dashboard - Let customers manage bookings without contacting you.
6. Setup wizard - Get up and running in minutes with our guided onboarding.
7. Calendar view - Easily view appointments by day, week, or month.

== Blocks ==

This plugin provides 6 blocks.

* **Customer dashboard:** Adds a customer dashboard for LatePoint
* **Booking button:** Adds a booking button
* **List of resources:** Adds a list of bookable resources by type
* **Booking form:** Adds a LatePoint booking form
* **Customer login:** Adds a customer login form
* **Latepoint calendar:** Adds a calendar of events

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

**Does this work with Elementor or other page builders?**
Yes! LatePoint works with Elementor, Gutenberg, and most other major builders.

**Can I use this on client websites?**
Absolutely. It's perfect for agencies or freelancers setting up client booking systems.

**Can customers book multiple appointments at once?**
Yes, the booking cart lets users add multiple services in one go.

**Can I accept payments during booking?**
Yes, Stripe and PayPal are both supported out of the box.

**Is LatePoint free or paid?**
This is the free version, perfect for simple booking needs. Want advanced features like Zoom integration, recurring appointments, or WhatsApp notifications? [Check out LatePoint Pro](https://latepoint.com/pricing/?utm_source=wordpressorg&utm_medium=plugin_listing&utm_campaign=free_plugin)

== Trusted by 21,000+ Businesses ==

LatePoint has over 1,300 five-star reviews and is trusted by businesses worldwide, including the Nigerian Embassy, fitness chains, and solo freelancers.

If you want a modern, effortless way to let your customers book online, give LatePoint a try today.

== Installation ==

1. Upload `latepoint.zip` to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Make sure to disable caching on your customer cabinet page

== Changelog ==

= 5.5.2 - May 14, 2026 =
  - Added support for custom `.ics` calendar attachment filenames in workflow email notifications, including smart variables such as `{{service_name}}` and `{{booking_id}}` for more personalized calendar invites.
  - Added new MCP settings in General -> MCP to enable and manage Abilities support.
  - Security: Addressed security bugs. Props to WordFence for reporting it.

= 5.5.1 - May 5, 2026 =
  - Security: Addressed security bugs. Props to WordFence for reporting it.

= 5.5.0 - April 27, 2026 =
  - New: Added “Enable Invoices” toggle in general settings. This introduces foundational support for premium versions and allows admins to disable invoice functionality when using external invoicing tools or when invoices are not needed.
  - New: Added drag-and-drop column reordering to the Appointments table. Users can customize column order via the Table Settings panel, with preferences saved across sessions.
  - Improvement: Improved browser autofill support by adding proper autocomplete attributes to all customer-facing forms, resolving PCI compliance warnings.
  - Fix: Fixed a crash on the dashboard and month calendar when an agent has no work schedule, preventing DivisionByZero errors.
  - Fix: Resolved a WordPress 6.7+ notice related to delayed textdomain loading.
  - Fix: Fixed a 500 error during password reset requests when customer lookup returned invalid data.

= 5.4.2 - April 24, 2026 =
  - Security: Addressed security bugs. Props to WordFence for reporting it.

= 5.4.1 - April 18, 2026 =
  - Security: Addressed security bugs. Props to WordFence for reporting it.

= 5.4.0 - April 13, 2026 =
  - New: Added Assets (Shared Resources) feature support for the upcoming Pro release.
  - Fix: Resolved an issue where scheduled jobs more than a month away displayed incorrect remaining time.
  - Security: Addressed security bugs. Props to WordFence for reporting it.

= 5.3.2 - March 31, 2026 =
  - New: Calendar URL now remembers your view, date, and filter selections, refresh the page and everything stays in place
  - Improvement: Dates on Orders and Payments pages now use the same readable format as the rest of the plugin
  - Fix: Services set to "Visible to admins and agents only" no longer appear on the booking form for customers
  - Fix: Coupon discounts now display correctly when the thousand separator is set to a space
  - Fix: Fixed missing close button on the calendar day view popup
  - Fix: Calendar day view popup is now wider so filter dropdowns aren't cut off
  - Fix: Fixed a fatal error on the customer dashboard when a purchased bundle has been deleted

= 5.3.1 - March 26, 2026 =
  - Security: Addressed security bugs. Props to WordFence for reporting it.

= 5.3.0 - March 19, 2026 =
  - Improvement: Added foundational support for upcoming pro features related to location based agent schedules.
  - Improvements: Improved compatibility checks between Free and Pro plugins.
  - Fix: Fixed SMS OTP not being sent when verifying existing customers by phone due to incorrect delivery method
  - Fix: Fixed OTP verification box showing incorrect label — now displays “Verify your phone number” when SMS OTP is enabled.

= 5.2.11 - March 10, 2026 =
  - Fix: Fixed calendar month names displaying duplicated characters (e.g., "Marss", "Aprilil") when both short and full month names are translated to the same value via Loco Translate.
  - Security: Strengthen plugin security and harden against potential vulnerabilities.

= 5.2.10 - February 26, 2026 =
  - New: Added "Remove all data on plugin deletion" toggle under Settings > General > Danger Zone > Plugin Deletion to permanently delete all LatePoint data when the plugin is removed.
  - Security: Strengthen plugin security and harden against potential vulnerabilities.
  - Fix: Resolved the forgot-password form persisting when switching back to the New Customer tab in the Booking Form.


Full changelog can be found on our website: [Full Changelog](https://latepoint.com/changelog/)
