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Bookly Custom Duration
Bookly Custom Duration is an add-on plugin by Bookly for the Bookly PRO appointment booking system. It lets your clients choose how long their appointment should be instead of picking from fixed preset lengths, and it adjusts the service price to match the time they select.
Install this firstPlease install the Bookly Pro core Plugin from here before installing the addons
Go to product- Version
- 2.9
- Released
- Sep 2, 2026
- Developer
- Bookly
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.19 on its own
What’s new in Bookly Custom Duration 2.9
Version 2.9
Latest
- NewAdded support for Bookly Pro 10.2
What it does
Many services do not fit neatly into one fixed time slot. A consultation might take thirty minutes for one client and two hours for another, and forcing everyone into the same length leads to awkward scheduling or manual price changes. This add-on solves that by letting clients set the length of their session themselves. It works for meetings, consultations, therapy sessions, conferences and any other service where the time needed varies from person to person.
The add-on works inside the Bookly PRO booking form. Clients pick their desired duration at the start of the booking process, and the price is recalculated automatically based on that choice. On the admin side, these bookings appear in the Bookly Calendar as single appointments, with a clear indicator showing how many time units were reserved. It supports multilingual sites through WPML, works in the WordPress block editor, and runs in Firefox, Safari, Opera, Chrome and Edge.
Best for
- Consultants and coaches whose sessions vary in length
- Therapists and wellness practices booking flexible sessions
- Businesses renting meeting or conference time by the hour
Features
Time-flexible services
Set up services where clients can pick the exact appointment length that suits them, rather than being limited to one preset duration.
Duration chosen during booking
Clients select how long their session should last right at the beginning of the Bookly booking form, before moving on to the rest of the steps.
Automatic price calculation
The service price adjusts to the duration the client selects, so billing matches the booked time without you editing prices by hand.
Clear calendar view
Custom-duration bookings show in the Bookly Calendar as single appointments with an indicator of how many time units the client reserved.
Works with Bookly PRO
The add-on extends the Bookly PRO Appointment Booking and Scheduling Software and fits into your existing booking setup.
WPML and multilingual sites
Compatible with WPML, so you can offer flexible-length bookings on WordPress sites that serve visitors in more than one language.
Block editor compatibility
Works with the WordPress block editor, so you can keep building pages with Gutenberg while using flexible appointment lengths.
Bookly Custom Duration older versions
- 2.8Dec 3, 20251 new, 1 fix
- 2.7Jul 19, 20231 new, 1 improvement
- 2.6Apr 18, 20231 new
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Bookly Custom Duration
Do I need Bookly PRO to use this add-on?
Yes. This is an extension for the Bookly PRO Appointment Booking and Scheduling Software. It adds the custom duration option to your existing Bookly booking form and calendar, so Bookly PRO needs to be in place on your site.
Does the price change when a client picks a longer appointment?
It does. When a client selects a duration, the add-on recalculates the service price automatically based on that length. This keeps pricing consistent with the booked time and saves you from adjusting amounts manually after each booking.
How do flexible-length bookings look in my calendar?
Each custom-duration booking appears in the Bookly Calendar as one single appointment. It includes an indicator showing how many time units the client reserved, which makes it easy to see at a glance how much of your schedule is taken.
Will it work on a multilingual site?
Yes. The add-on is compatible with WPML, so it can be used on multilingual WordPress sites. It also works with the WordPress block editor and in Firefox, Safari, Opera, Chrome and Edge.
Is Bookly Custom Duration free?
The code of Bookly Custom Duration is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Bookly Custom Duration is this?
Version 2.9, released Sep 2, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Bookly Custom Duration?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Bookly Custom Duration automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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