Title: Yatoon Appointment Booking for Salons & Spas Author: yatoon Published: Marso 26, 2026 Last modified: Mayo 12, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/yatoon-booking-system/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3492143) ![](https://ps.w.org/yatoon-booking-system/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3492135) # Yatoon Appointment Booking for Salons & Spas By [yatoon](https://profiles.wordpress.org/yatoon/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/yatoon-booking-system.2.7.2.zip) * [Details](https://ceb.wordpress.org/plugins/yatoon-booking-system/#description) * [Reviews](https://ceb.wordpress.org/plugins/yatoon-booking-system/#reviews) * [Development](https://ceb.wordpress.org/plugins/yatoon-booking-system/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/yatoon-booking-system/) ## Description **Built by a salon owner who got tired of generic booking plugins.** After trying plugin after plugin designed for dentists or yoga studios, we gave up and built our own. Yatoon is the booking system we wish existed when we opened our salon – and now we’re sharing it with every beauty business owner who’s been through the same frustration. No complicated setup. No $50/month SaaS fees. No features you’ll never use. Just a beautiful, fast booking experience your clients will love. #### What makes Yatoon different Most booking plugins were built for generic businesses. Yatoon was built for **beauty**. That means: * Clients can book **multiple services** in one visit – nails + pedicure + eyebrows, all in one checkout * **Group appointments** – your client books for herself and her friend, with separate services and staff for each person, in one go * A **restaurant-style service menu** with photos, pricing, and a Book button right on the page – not a separate popup or redirect * **Staff profiles with real star ratings** from verified clients – clients pick who they trust * A **photo gallery** that auto-scrolls your nail art – because your work sells itself * **Tip / gratuity at checkout** – preset percentages or custom amount, right in the booking flow This is the stuff that actually matters in a salon. Everything else is just noise. #### Booking experience your clients will love * **Mobile-first** – the entire booking flow is designed for phones first. Your clients book from the nail salon parking lot or their couch. * **Multi-step flow** with animated progress bar – clients always know where they are and what’s next * **Real-time availability** – live calendar that loads actual open slots from your schedule * **“Any staff” option** – clients who don’t have a preference get the first available technician automatically * **Waitlist capture** – when a time is fully booked, clients can join a list so you can follow up manually * **“Text Us” button** – if nothing is available, clients can reach you directly with one tap * **Add to Calendar** – Google, Apple, and Outlook with one click after booking * **Self-service portal** – clients reschedule or cancel on their own, without calling you #### Everything you need to run your salon **For your clients:** * Beautiful booking form that matches your website * Instant confirmation email with full appointment details * Automated reminder email before their appointment * One-tap star rating after their visit – no login required * Secure link to reschedule or cancel anytime **For your team:** * Staff portal – technicians view their own schedule on their phone, no logins needed * Staff profiles with photos, bios, and real star ratings* Each staff member linked to only their services **For you:** * Dashboard with today’s bookings, monthly revenue, and no-show rate at a glance * Client list with visit history, notes, and allergy information * Closed dates manager – block holidays for everyone with one click * Custom booking form fields – add questions like nail shape preference, allergy notes, or reference photos* Fully customizable confirmation email template #### Service display shortcodes * **`[yatoon_booking]`** – the full booking form. Put it on any page. * **`[yatoon_service_menu]`** – restaurant-style menu with photos, prices, and Book buttons. Clients browse and book without leaving the page. * **`[yatoon_catalog]`** – image card grid with category filters. * **`[yatoon_gallery]`** – auto-scrolling photo carousel of your work. Supports mobile swipe, lightbox, and infinite loop. * **`[yatoon_customer_portal]`** – client self-service: view upcoming bookings, reschedule, cancel. * **`[yatoon_staff_portal]`** – technician schedule viewer. Installable as a home screen app on iPhone and Android. #### Upgrade to Pro – for salons that are growing The free version handles everything a solo or small salon needs. **Yatoon Pro** adds the features that growing businesses depend on: * **Square & Vagaro live sync** – your Square Appointments or Vagaro availability syncs in real time. No double bookings, ever. Clients see exactly what’s open. * **SMS reminders via Twilio** – automated text messages before every appointment cut no-shows dramatically * **Google Calendar two-way sync** – your bookings appear in your personal calendar automatically * **Unlimited staff members** – no cap on technicians * **Deposits & prepay** – require a credit card or partial payment upfront for clients with a no-show history, or for high-value services * **Waitlist auto-notify** – email clients automatically when a matching slot opens * **No-show tracking** – automatically flag clients who miss appointments * **Recurring bookings** – clients set up weekly or bi-weekly repeats from the confirmation page * **Service packages, memberships, coupon codes & gift cards** – sell and redeem prepaid value from your site * **Priority support** – direct access to the team that built and runs this in a real salon #### Get started in 5 minutes 1. Install and activate the plugin 2. The **Setup Wizard** launches automatically – follow 5 simple steps to configure your business info, hours, and booking page 3. Add `[yatoon_booking]` to your booking page 4. Add `[yatoon_service_menu]` to your services page 5. Upload photos to your services and add `[yatoon_gallery]` to your homepage That’s it. Your clients can start booking. #### External Services The free version uses no external services. The Freemius SDK is bundled for optional licensing. * Freemius: https://freemius.com – Terms: https://freemius.com/terms/ ## Screenshots * [[ * Multi-step booking form with animated progress bar and service summary * [[ * Group appointment booking – services for Me and Guest side by side * [[ * Restaurant-style service menu with category filter tabs * [[ * Auto-scrolling photo gallery with dot navigation and lightbox * [[ * Staff profile cards with star ratings and Popular/Experienced badges * [[ * Admin dashboard with KPI cards, trend chart, and today’s timeline * [[ * Booking confirmation with Add to Calendar and rebooking nudge * [[ * Customer self-service portal – view, reschedule, or cancel * [[ * [[ * [[ ## FAQ ### Does this work with Square or Vagaro? Real-time Square and Vagaro calendar sync is available in Yatoon Pro. The free version supports local availability management through the built-in calendar. ### Can clients book for a group? Yes. Yatoon supports group appointments – your client can book services for themselves and a guest in a single checkout, with separate service and staff selection for each person. ### Can I add multiple services to one appointment? Yes. Clients can add as many services as needed. The booking form shows a running total of time and price, and the calendar finds a start time that fits the full combined duration. ### Is it mobile-friendly? Yatoon is designed mobile-first. The booking form, service menu, and photo gallery all work smoothly on phones and tablets. ### Does it send confirmation emails? Yes. Automated confirmation emails go out immediately after booking, with a full appointment summary and a link to manage or reschedule. ### Can clients leave a star rating without creating an account? Yes. After their appointment, clients receive an email with a one-tap star rating link. No login or account required. ### How do I display my service photos? Upload photos to each service (Services > Edit > Gallery Images), then add `[yatoon_gallery]` to any page. The carousel auto-scrolls and supports swipe on mobile. ### What languages is Yatoon available in? Yatoon is translation-ready and compatible with WPML and Polylang. All strings are localized. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/c8fdbb218150ad3ff6090d1895432ad571d5b0ba1ede54fcfe3b9d1a1956e484? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Beauty and easy booking, perfect for Spa salons](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/beauty-and-easy-booking-perfect-for-spa-salons/)󠁿 [sansan2026](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sansan2026/) Mayo 5, 2026 Finally found an appointment booking system that doesn’t complicate things. The setup for my spa services was very straightforward. Highly recommend for any local business owner!!Thanks [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/yatoon-booking-system/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Yatoon Appointment Booking for Salons & Spas” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ yatoon ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/yatoon/) [Translate “Yatoon Appointment Booking for Salons & Spas” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/yatoon-booking-system) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/yatoon-booking-system/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/yatoon-booking-system/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/yatoon-booking-system/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/yatoon-booking-system/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 2.7.2 * Fix: Removed placeholder image file from assets * Fix: Staff limit now shown in admin UI before hitting the cap (disabled button + upgrade notice) #### 2.7.1 * Fix: Resolved Plugin Check warnings in class-yatoon-staff-portal.php (sanitization and unslash) * Updated: Plugin description #### 2.7.0 * New: Setup Wizard – guided 5-step onboarding for new installs * Fix: Appointment reminder and review request emails now actually send (cron was not registered) * Fix: Confirmation email now lists all services when multiple services are booked * Fix: Timezone now reads from WordPress site settings instead of a hardcoded fallback * Fix: Added database columns for reminder/review tracking on existing installs #### 2.6.2 * Improved: “Make Another Booking” button now clearly separated from action buttons with a divider line #### 2.6.1 * Fix: Business phone number now correctly appears in confirmation emails #### 2.6.0 * Fix: Booking confirmation no longer hangs – extended server timeout for booking submission * Fix: Business phone number now appears correctly in confirmation emails * Fix: “Make Another Booking” button now has proper spacing below the action buttons #### 2.5.4 * Fix: {business_phone} variable now correctly shows the phone number in confirmation emails #### 2.5.3 * Improved: “Make Another Booking” button spacing increased for a cleaner separation from the action buttons above #### 2.5.2 * Fix: Booking confirmation no longer hangs indefinitely – PHP execution time limit extended to prevent silent timeouts during booking submission * Fix: “Make Another Booking” button now appears on its own line below the action buttons for a cleaner layout #### 2.5.1 * Fix: Customer self-service cancel/reschedule (Manage Booking) now works in Square mode – token is generated for all booking platforms * Fix: Multi-service bookings now show correct service names in Staff Portal (booking_options populated on Square sync) * Fix: Appointment times display correctly across all browsers including Safari( Unix timestamp format) * Fix: Staff Portal day tabs now show text in correct color on all backgrounds * Fix: ZIP package folder name corrected to yatoon-booking-system for proper WordPress installation #### 2.5.0 * New: Staff Portal PWA – technicians can view their weekly schedule and manage appointment status from their phone. Add [yatoon_staff_portal] to any page, set a 4-digit PIN per staff member under Settings > Staff, and share the link. Installable as a home screen app on iOS and Android. * New: Set PIN button in Staff admin table – securely hashed, with brute-force rate limiting (10 attempts per 5 minutes per IP) #### 2.4.0 * New: Checkout Options – Gift Card and Coupon Code fields can now be individually toggled on/off in Settings > Checkout Options * New: Coupon Code now has an Apply button with real-time validation and discount preview at checkout * New: Multi-Location support – add unlimited locations under Yatoon Booking > Locations, each with its own address, description, phone, email, timezone, and accent color. Use [yatoon_booking location=”2″] or [yatoon_booking location=” downtown”] to scope a booking form to a specific location * Improved: Location banner shown on booking form when a specific location is selected via shortcode * Note: Pro users can assign a separate Square Location ID per location for independent live availability sync #### 2.3.6 * Fix: Removed “Checking availability…” indicator on service cards – availability is shown at the time selection step instead #### 2.3.5 * New: Multi-person booking gets a cleaner, more intuitive interface – each person’s services are clearly grouped and easier to manage * Improved: No-availability message now shows the specific service name (single service) or total appointment count (multiple services) for clearer feedback * Improved: Service menu category tabs now sit closer to the first section heading for a tighter, more polished layout * Removed: “Checking availability…” indicator on service cards – availability is shown at the time selection step instead * Fix: Duplicate service modal – “Dismiss” button now closes the popup and keeps the client on the service menu instead of jumping to the time selection step * Fix: UP/DOWN reorder buttons now only appear when the same person has 2 or more services #### 2.2.0 * New: Apple-style service cards with hero image, rounded corners, soft shadow, and Book pill button * New: Star rating and review count on each service card * New: “Next Available” hint on service cards with green pulsing dot * New: Week/Month calendar in local mode replaces native date picker * Improved: Service card typography, padding, and selected-state ring #### 2.1.2 * New: International phone number support with country flag picker * New: Email OTP and SMS OTP verification before booking confirmation * New: Phone number optional toggle #### 2.1.0 * New: [yatoon_gallery] infinite-loop auto-scrolling photo carousel * New: [yatoon_catalog] service image card grid with popup booking * New: Custom booking form fields with drag-and-drop builder * New: Tip / gratuity at checkout * New: Star rating collection and Reviews admin page * New: Recurring appointments * New: Closed Dates manager * New: Redesigned dashboard with KPI cards and trend chart #### 2.0.0 * Initial public release ## Meta * Version **2.7.2** * Last updated **11 hours ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 5.8 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/yatoon-booking-system/) * Tags * [appointments](https://ceb.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/appointments/)[booking](https://ceb.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/booking/) [salon](https://ceb.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/salon/)[spa](https://ceb.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/spa/) * [Advanced View](https://ceb.wordpress.org/plugins/yatoon-booking-system/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 1 5-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/yatoon-booking-system/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/yatoon-booking-system/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/yatoon-booking-system/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/yatoon-booking-system/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/yatoon-booking-system/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/yatoon-booking-system/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/yatoon-booking-system/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ yatoon ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/yatoon/) ## Support Got something to say? 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