Dokan WooCommerce Booking Integration 1.4.9

The **Dokan WooCommerce Booking Integration** is a powerful extension that combines the multi-vendor capabilities of **Dokan** with the scheduling power of **WooCommerce Bookings**. 

In 2026, this integration is the gold standard for creating a "service marketplace"—essentially an **Airbnb or Fiverr-style platform** where multiple vendors can list and manage their own bookable services or products. 

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### 1. Core Functionality 

This integration allows your vendors (not just the site admin) to create and manage complex booking products directly from their **Vendor Dashboard**. 

* **Vendor-Defined Slots:** Vendors can set their own availability, buffer times, and session durations. 
* **Booking Management:** Vendors can see their upcoming appointments in a calendar view and manually confirm or cancel bookings. 
* **Resource Management:** Vendors can add "Resources" (e.g., a specific room, a specific coach, or a specific piece of equipment) that can be shared across multiple products. 
* **Automated Commissions:** Like standard products, the site admin takes a percentage of every booking automatically. 

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### 2. Key Features for Vendors 

| Feature | Benefit | 
| --- | --- | 
| **Availability Rules** | Vendors can set "Store Holidays" or specific working hours (e.g., Mon–Fri, 9 AM–5 PM). | 
| **Person-Based Pricing** | Costs can vary based on the number of people (e.g., $50 for 1 person, $80 for 2). | 
| **Buffer Periods** | Automatically adds a 15-minute gap between appointments to prevent back-to-back fatigue. | 
| **Google Calendar Sync** | Vendors can sync their store bookings with their personal Google Calendar to avoid double bookings. | 

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### 3. Technical Requirements 

To run this setup, you need four specific components active on your WordPress site: 

1. **WooCommerce:** The base e-commerce engine. 
2. **Dokan Multivendor (Pro):** The multi-vendor framework. 
3. **WooCommerce Bookings:** The official plugin that handles the scheduling logic. 
4. **Dokan WooCommerce Booking Integration:** The "bridge" plugin that moves the booking settings into the Vendor Dashboard. 

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### 4. Setup & Configuration 

1. **Enable the Module:** Go to `Dokan > Modules` and toggle the **"WooCommerce Booking"** switch to **On**. 
2. **Vendor Permissions:** Ensure that in your Dokan settings, vendors are allowed to create "Bookable Products." 
3. **The Vendor Side:** The vendor navigates to their dashboard, clicks **Products > Add New**, and selects **"Bookable Product"** from the product type dropdown. 
4. **Calendar View:** Vendors should check their **"Bookings"** menu in the dashboard to see their schedule in real-time. 

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### 5. Why This Matters in 2026 

With the rise of the **"Experience Economy,"** marketplace owners are shifting away from selling physical goods to selling *time*. This integration is the most stable way to build: 

* **Health & Wellness Portals:** Multiple therapists or trainers on one site. 
* **Equipment Rentals:** A marketplace for tools, cameras, or party supplies. 
* **Educational Platforms:** Tutors offering 1-on-1 sessions. 
* **Travel & Tourism:** Multiple tour guides or local villa owners listing their availability. 

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**Common Troubleshooting Tip:** If your vendors don't see the "Booking" options in their dashboard, ensure that **WooCommerce Bookings** is activated *and* that the specific Dokan module is turned on. 

**Would you like me to show you how to set up "Resources" for shared equipment, or do you need help configuring the Google Calendar sync for your vendors?**