Bookly Custom Duration (Add-on) 2.8

The Bookly Custom Duration (Add-on) is a specialized extension for the Bookly Pro WordPress plugin. It is designed for businesses that don't just sell a "fixed" time slot, but rather allow the customer to decide how much time they need for a service.

Think of it as a "pay-by-the-hour" or "pay-by-the-session" feature.

Core Functionality

Flexible Duration: Instead of a fixed 60-minute massage, a client can choose to book 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes from a dropdown menu at the start of the booking process.

Dynamic Pricing: The price updates automatically based on the duration selected. You set a "unit price" (e.g., $50 per 30 minutes), and the system calculates the total.

Availability Logic: The plugin is smart enough to check your calendar and only show duration options that actually fit into your schedule. If you only have a 60-minute gap, it won't let a client book a 90-minute session.

Common Use Cases

Consultants/Tutors: Clients can book anything from a quick 15-minute "check-in" to a 2-hour deep dive.

Salons/Spas: For services like "Room Rental" or "Personal Training" where the client chooses the length of stay.

Equipment Rental: Renting a studio or a tool by the hour.

How it's Set Up (The "Unit" System)

The add-on works by breaking services into Units:

Unit Duration: You define what one "step" is (e.g., 15 minutes).

Min/Max Units: You decide the range (e.g., minimum 2 units (30m), maximum 8 units (2h)).

Unit Price: You assign a cost to that 15-minute block.

Key Requirements

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This is an add-on, not a standalone plugin. To use it, you must have the Bookly Pro (paid) version installed and activated on your WordPress site.

Comparison: Custom Duration vs. Multiply Appointments

Bookly has a similar add-on called "Multiply Appointments." Here is the difference:

Custom Duration: Treats the booking as one single appointment in your calendar that just happens to be longer.

Multiply Appointments: Books multiple back-to-back appointments (e.g., three separate 30-minute sessions), which can sometimes be messy if you need to reschedule the whole block at once.

Would you like me to help you figure out the "Unit" math for a specific service you're trying to set up?