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Should I use Wpsimplebookingcalendar?

Availability calendar plugin for WordPress - wpsimplebookingcalendar.com

· 3 days ago

Buy it if you run a WordPress site and need to show availability for a rental or B&B. Pick a full booking suite if you need payments, automation, or a cleaner security record.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 30 public sources. Many snippets are truncated, so pricing detail is thin.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo direct support evidence in sources.
  • Security posture

Pricing

$0

Free

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
Business licenseNot shown in sources

Best for

  • Vacation rental owners on WordPress
  • B&Bs and guesthouses showing availability
  • Single-property sites needing a simple calendar
  • Weekly booking display needs

Not for

  • Anyone needing built-in payments and automated booking
  • Hotels with multi-property inventory
  • Teams that skip fast plugin updates
  • Non-WordPress websites

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

Old plugin versions carry exploitable flaws. Update fast.

medium

Users report per-day charges despite one-night payment settings.

low

Version 8+ needs an upgrade step. Plan migration time.

low

License prices do not appear in public sources reviewed. Confirm on the pricing page.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Free version available on.
  • Rated 4.8 out of 5 on reviews.
  • Reddit users recommend it for simple weekly booking needs.
  • Live demo available before purchase.

Cons

  • Multiple public vulnerabilities, including XSS and CSRF.
  • Missing authorization flaw CVE-2025-39541.
  • Lighter booking features than suites like WooCommerce.
  • Full functionality sits behind paid licenses.

Sources & method

- 7 sources - Multiple CVEs from 2024 to 2025, including XSS and a missing authorization flaw. Patch quickly.

official x2review x3security x2
  • CVE-2025-39541: Missing authorization, Missing authorization vulnerability disclosed in 2025.
  • CVE-2024-8663: Cross-site scripting, XSS vulnerability disclosed in 2024.
  • CSRF in versions up to 2.0.8.4, Cross-site request forgery fixed after 2.0.8.4.
  • SQL injection in version 2.0.6, SQL injection reported in version 2.0.6.

Key stats

  • Value for money: 4/5

    Rating

  • $0

    Starting price

  • 7

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 4/5. Free tier plus paid licenses fit small budgets.
  • Ease of use: 4/5. Reddit users pick it for simple setups.
  • Feature depth: 2/5. Calendar display focus, lighter than booking suites.
  • Support quality. No direct support evidence in sources.
  • Security posture: 2/5. Several CVEs across recent versions.
  • 4.8/5 WordPress.org rating Plugin reviews
  • Yes Free version $0 on WordPress.org
  • 7+ Public security issues XSS, CSRF, SQLi, access control

Pricing

Free

$0

  • Availability calendar on WordPress.org
  • Basic display use

Business license

Not shown in sources

  • Guess: full plugin access
  • Guess: updates and support

Security

Multiple CVEs from 2024 to 2025, including XSS and a missing authorization flaw.

  • CVE-2025-39541: Missing authorizationMissing authorization vulnerability disclosed in 2025.⁵
  • CVE-2024-8663: Cross-site scriptingXSS vulnerability disclosed in 2024.

Patch quickly.

  • CSRF in versions up to 2.0.8.4Cross-site request forgery fixed after 2.0.8.4.
  • SQL injection in version 2.0.6SQL injection reported in version 2.0.6.

What users say

Reddit users recommend it for simple availability calendars, and WordPress.org reviews average 4.8 out of 5.

Alternatives

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Full analysis

Based on 30 public sources. Many snippets are truncated, so pricing detail is thin.

Solid 4.8/5 WordPress availability calendar for rentals and B&Bs. Several CVEs, no built-in payments in the free tier.

Methodology

Based on 30 public sources. Many snippets are truncated, so pricing detail is thin.

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Sources

  1. WP Simple Booking Calendar – WordPress pluginwordpress.org
    official
  2. WP Simple Booking Calendar Reviewswordpress.org
    review
  3. Pricing – WP Simple Booking Calendarwpsimplebookingcalendar.com
    official
  4. WP Simple Booking Calendar security trackerwpscan.com
    security
  5. CVE-2025-39541 – NVDnvd.nist.gov
    security
  6. WP plugin for booking whole week – Redditreddit.com
    review
  7. WP Simple Booking Calendar vs WooCommerceful.io
    review

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