Update Booking Calendar from Old to New version

1.Where to Download the Latest Update:

  • If you previously used the Booking Calendar Free version and want update to the paid version, you should receive in email a link to download the paid version. Or you can request the update of Booking Calendar paid version on this page. Please download the zip archive of your paid version.
  • If you already use the Booking Calendar Paid version and wish to upgrade to a higher version or get the latest update, follow these steps:
    • Important: Do not update from the WordPress directory, as it will install the free version.
    • Instead, request the new update of Booking Calendar on this page.
    • Check the conditions for getting updates here.

2. Before You Update:

  • Tip #1: If you've made any source code customization, such as modifying CSS, PHP, or JavaScript files, please be aware that these changes will be reset during the update process. During the update process, all Booking Calendar files are replaced with new ones.
    Sadly, we can't support personal customization or or retain individual tweaks from one update to another. If you've modified the source files, it remains your responsibility to handle these personal customization. Typically, such tasks are handled by your web developer. Thanks a bunch for understanding. Please check what support we are providing here.

  • Tip #2: We recommend making a backup of your database and Booking Calendar folder before proceeding. This ensures you can revert to previous versions and data if needed.

3. Update Process:

After downloading the zip archive with the updated plugin version (you can request update of Booking Calendar on this page), follow these steps:

  • 3.1. Go to WP Booking Calendar > Settings > General page and navigate to the "Uninstall / Deactivation" section. Double-check that the option "Delete booking data, when plugin deactivated" remains disabled (unchecked). This prevents the deletion of all your booking data, including bookings, forms, email templates, and other settings, upon deactivation. Enabling this option will result in the deletion of all booking data during plugin deactivation.
    Settings to prevents the deletion of all your booking data.
  • 3.2. Navigate to the WordPress > Plugins menu and click "Deactivate" under the old Booking Calendar version. Wait for the message "Plugin deactivated."
    Uninstall Booking Calendar plugin
  • 3.3. (Optional) Click "Delete" under the old Booking Calendar version and wait for the plugin to be deleted.
    Delete Booking Calendar version.
  • 3.4. In the WordPress > Plugins menu, select "Add New Plugin" sub menu and click "Upload Plugin." Click on "Upload Plugin" button at top of page. Click on browse button in upload form choose the booking zip archive you downloaded and click "Install Now."
    Install new update of Booking Calendar plugin.
    Troubleshooting.

    • If you're seeing a folder full of files instead of the .zip archive, check out this troubleshooting guide.
    • If you receive a message like this: 'The uploaded file exceeds the upload_max_filesize directive in php.ini', please refer to this troubleshooting instruction.
    • If you prefer to upload the booking zip archive via FTP, refer to "point A" of this article for guidance.
  • 3.5. Return to the WordPress > Plugins menu and click "Activate" under the new version of Booking Calendar. Wait for the message "Plugin activated successfully." Before using the new update, clear your browser cache.
    Activate WP Booking Calendar plugin.

What's Next?

  • Read the general instructions on using paid versions of Booking Calendar.
  • Create different booking resources (unique calendars) for your properties or services at the Booking > Resources page. Check more here.
  • Learn how to insert booking forms or availability calendars for specific booking resource on your pages here.
  • Explore the main features and configuration options here.
  • For additional information, refer to our FAQ.