🔮 Features planned after v1.0.1

These features are scheduled for upcoming versions and will be released progressively. 🛎️ In-Profile NotificationsReal-time dashboard alerts for clients and staff — confirmations, cancellations, changes, and more. 👨⚕️ Employee Booking for ClientsAllow employees to create appointments for clients manually, just like managers do today. 👥 Team Management & Scoped AccessAssign staff to dedicated managers, so each manager can manage only their own team’s schedules, services, and locations. ⭐ Client Ratings for EmployeesClients can rate employees after each appointment — ratings appear in profiles and staff dashboards. 🗒️ Internal Notes SystemPrivate notes tied to bookings, clients, employees, or managers — visible only to authorized staff. 🧠 Smart Staff FilteringEnhance Smart Staff Assignment with filters based on job title, city, postal code, and tags — ideal for larger teams. 💼 Service Pre-Selection on FrontendLet users choose a service first (with visuals) before entering the booking steps — clearer and more engaging. 📝 Registration Forms for Managers & EmployeesNew team members will be able to apply via a public form. You can approve requests and auto-generate accounts and profiles. ♿ Web accessibility improvements for admin, manager & employee dashboards 🚀 Next-Gen Booking Flow (New optional layout)A stunning, fullscreen alternative booking experience with image-based service, provider, and location selection. It won’t replace the current flow — it’s an optional upgrade for design-focused websites.

✅ What’s included in v1.0.0

All the following features are complete and included in the upcoming release: Customizable Working HoursDefine global availability, specific employee schedules, and special rules — all with total precision. Time Rules & BuffersEasily manage service durations, buffers, and notice periods — for seamless and reliable appointment scheduling. Smart Staff AssignmentAssign services, working hours, and locations to multiple employees in just a few clicks — whether it’s 5 or 500. Multi-Location ManagementAssign services, employees, and availability by location. Handle one or dozens of branches with ease. Service & Package BuilderCreate services by category, duration, provider, and location — or group them into packages with limits and expirations. Optional ServicesOffer extra services with adjustable durations and quantities — perfect for custom bookings, upgrades, or additional resources. Complete Staff ManagementAdd and manage employees with full control over their profiles, schedules, services, and assigned locations. Individual Staff DashboardsEach provider gets their own personal panel to manage their schedule, services, and bookings effortlessly. Full Staff Overview CalendarAccess a beautifully designed, exclusive calendar view made for managers. Gain full visibility over staff schedules and client activity. Access & PermissionsControl who can do what — whether it’s rescheduling, canceling, or managing availability and assigned services. Safe Platform AccessEmpower staff and team leaders to manage everything inside VOLIXTA without backend access. Client Management (CRM)Add, edit, and manage clients directly in VOLIXTA. View profiles, assign bookings, and track history instantly. Client Portal ExperienceOffer clients a modern, branded interface where they can manage their appointments and packages independently. Client PackagesAssign, track, and let clients use prepaid packages with limits and expiration — directly during the booking flow. Calendar IntegrationLet clients instantly add appointments to Google, Apple, or Outlook calendars — right after booking. Email NotificationsAutomatic emails for new bookings, cancellations, and reschedules — sent to manager, staff, and clients. Rich Profile CustomizationGive your team a face, and your clients a sense of familiarity — before they even walk through the door. Advanced Billing & InvoicingTrack deposits, taxes, partial payments, and generate detailed, professional invoices — all from within the plugin. WooCommerce IntegrationAccept any payment method via WooCommerce, while keeping full control over billing and invoice logic in VOLIXTA. Booking Credits & Gift SystemClients can add credits, or receive them from admins or managers via gift codes — ideal for rewards, promos, or prepaid bookings. Full Frontend ControlDisplay any feature — calendars, booking forms, bookings, dashboards, invoices — anywhere using shortcodes. App-Like ExperienceFrom booking management to client dashboards, everything feels fast, touch-friendly, and perfectly adapted to mobile — like using a dedicated app. Multilingual-ReadyVOLIXTA is fully translatable and built for international use. Speak your clients’ language — wherever they are.

📝 Changelog – VOLIXTA Booking

Development milestones and release progress

📦 Version— v1.1.2

Release Date: August 7 2026

🛠️ Fixes

Fixed a few incorrect translation strings.
Fixed an issue where the “Amount Due” field was displayed during the booking flow when the total including tax was shown without a deposit option.
Fixed an issue where some menu items were not locked when reopening the Guided Setup after completing the initial setup.
Fixed a double confirmation prompt when deleting a customer.
Fixed an issue where some additional customer data was not removed when deleting a customer.
Fixed customer update error handling. Errors, such as attempting to use an email address already assigned to another customer, are now displayed correctly.

🔧 Improvements

Improved the overall UI/UX.
Added automatic device detection to provide the appropriate “Add to Calendar” option for mobile and desktop devices.
Improved performance in the Customers menu, especially on low-end devices.

📦 Version— v1.1.1

Release Date: July 28 2026

🛠️ Fixes

Fixed several incorrect translation strings.
Fixed an issue where used e-wallet credits were not refunded when canceling a booking that had not been paid.

🔧 Improvements

Improved the overall UI/UX.

📦 Version— v1.1.0

Release Date: July 27 2026

🛠️ Fixes

Fixed untranslated strings in invoice emails.
Fixed email text wrapping issues on mobile devices in Booking Details.
Fixed customer invoice address not being displayed.
Fixed the calendar opening on the incorrect month for upcoming bookings in Customer and Staff Member profiles.
Fixed server-side permission validation blocking actions when no explicit permissions were assigned to Customers or Staff Members (permissions are now available by default).
Prevented invoice generation when required database information is missing.
Fixed locations not being filtered correctly in the Staff Member Profile (only assigned locations are now displayed).
Fixed locations not being displayed in the Staff Member Profile when fewer than 5 locations were available.
Fixed services not being displayed in the Staff Member Profile when fewer than 5 services were available.
Fixed various minor bugs.

🔧 Improvements

Enhanced the refund system to correctly update invoices, customer credits, packages, and related payment data after a booking cancellation.
Enhanced refund handling for invoices containing multiple bookings by refunding only the canceled booking instead of the entire invoice.
Replaced the default WooCommerce New Order admin email with the custom VOLIXTA invoice email.
Disabled the default WooCommerce New Order email by default.
Automatically filtered Customer Profile bookings to display the current month by default.
Added more detailed pricing and VAT information for optional services on the Payment Confirmation page.
Removed the minimum height restriction from backend VOLIXTA containers.
Reduced server-side resource usage during appointment cancellation and refund processing.
General UI/UX improvements.

📦 Version— v1.0.11

Release Date: July 19 2026

🛠️ Fixes

Fixed default WooCommerce product creation.
Fixed the currency symbol not displaying correctly on the custom WooCommerce Thank You page.
Fixed timezone conversion issues on the custom WooCommerce Cart, Checkout, and Thank You pages.
Fixed missing translation strings on the custom WooCommerce Thank You page.

🔧 Improvements

Improved WooCommerce integration and initial configuration with VOLIXTA.
Improved the UI/UX of the custom WooCommerce Cart, Checkout, and Thank You pages.
Improved tax display logic by preventing duplicate tax information when no extra taxable items are added.
Optimized the codebase for better performance and maintainability.

📦 Version— v1.0.10

Release Date: July 16 2026

🛠️ Fixes

Fixed minor bugs.

🔧 Improvements

Improved the Customer Invoice UI/UX.
Disabled WooCommerce customer order emails for Volixta bookings.
Added missing translation strings.
Removed booking edit and cancellation deadline restrictions for Admins, Managers, and Staff members. These restrictions now apply only to Customers.

📦 Version— v1.0.9

Release Date: July 14 2026

🛠️ Fixes

Fixed customer packages not being displayed for eligible customers during the booking flow.
Fixed customer package validation issues during the booking flow.

🔧 Improvements

Reduced server resource usage during the booking flow.

📦 Version— v1.0.8

Release Date: July 13 2026

🛠️ Fixes

Fixed invalid package display when the package does not match the selected location.
Fixed package activation and expiration dates.
Fixed package activation status not updating correctly after invoice status changes.
Fixed customer package updates during invoice status changes in the Admin Dashboard.
Fixed customer packages not being canceled when an invoice was deleted.
Fixed various translation strings in the Admin Dashboard Invoices section.

🔧 Improvements

Optimized the WordPress user verification process during the booking flow for server-side customer creation.
Reduced server-side resource usage during the booking process.
Improved invoice status management.
Added new translation strings.
Customers using an email address that already exists must now log in before completing a booking.
Removed the default WordPress admin toolbar for logged-in Volixta roles (Staff, Customers, and Admins).

📦 Version— v1.0.7

Release Date: July 8 2026

🛠️ Fixes

Fixed missing currency symbol in customer profile wallet credits.
Fixed booking deletion from the Admin Dashboard.
Fixed missing customer time zone when creating bookings from the Admin Dashboard.
Fixed the staff booking indicator icon remaining visible after deleting a booking.
Fixed various minor bugs.

🔧 Improvements

Improved multi-step booking flow.
Improved server-side booking performance.
Improved the Customer Management UI/UX.
Optimized WooCommerce validation to prevent unnecessary checks when Credit Card is not the selected payment method.

📦 Version— v1.0.6

Release Date: July 6 2026

🛠️ Fixes

Fixed branch name issue.
Fixed provider profile image issue.
Fixed customer creation issue for logged-in users during the booking process.
Fixed optional service stock disable issue.
Fixed service deletion issue.
Fixed location address not displaying in the Staff Dashboard.
Fixed PHP comma syntax issue in the User Dashboard.
Fixed month filter in the calendar.
Fixed translation string issues in the Staff Dashboard.
Fixed translation string issues in the Admin Dashboard.
Fixed the location address display when no address is available in the Staff and Admin Dashboards.
Fixed location assignment for the current staff member.

🔧 Improvements

Improved UI/UX.
Added new translation strings.
Staff members and customers without assigned permissions now have all actions allowed by default.
Improved Staff Dashboard code.
Improved Admin Dashboard code.

📦 Version— v1.0.5

Release Date: June 23 2026

🛠️ Fixes

Fixed plugin menu visibility after license deactivation

🔧 Improvements

Improved setup wizard accessibility

📦 Version— v1.0.4

Release Date: June 21 2026

🛠️ Fixes

Fixed various bugs and edge cases

🔧 Improvements

Optimized code and internal processes
Improved overall stability and reliability
Full plugin review completed during demo installer development

📢 Announcement

🚀 VOLIXTA Is Now Available

After more than three years of development, testing, and continuous refinement, VOLIXTA is officially available to the public.

Since its first public introduction on August 18, 2025, the plugin has evolved significantly thanks to valuable feedback from early supporters and testers.

We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the journey and helped shape it into what it is today.

The wait is over — you can now purchase, download, and start using it on your website.

🗓️ Official Launch Date

June 7, 2026

📦 Upcoming Public Release — v1.0.3

Last updated: April 20 2026

Version: 1.0.3
Status: Finalized (User onboarding complete)
Launch planned for: June 7, 2026

🎯 Version 1.0.3 makes a powerful system simple to use.

Given the power and flexibility of Volixta’s features, setup could initially feel complex. This version removes that barrier completely.

🚀 Smart Installation Guide (Step-by-Step) ^NEW

A built-in guide now walks you through the entire setup — directly inside the plugin:

Clear step-by-step instructions
No technical knowledge required
Learn while configuring

➡️ Everything is explained as you go — with documentation always available if needed.

⚡ Quick Demo Mode ^NEW

Instantly load a ready-to-use setup
Understand the system in seconds
Use it as a starting point and customize

💡 What changed?

A powerful booking system is now fully guided — making advanced configuration simple and accessible for everyone.

Version 1.0.3 marks the official public release of VOLIXTA Booking, , introducing these core functionalities.

🧪 Internal Build (Not Public) — v1.0.2

Last updated: March 3 2026

Version: 1.0.2
Status: Final optimization & testing

🎯 Version 1.0.2 introduces advanced team management and multi-timezone support.

👥 Team Creation by Manager ^NEW

Managers can now:

Create their own staff
Assign staff to specific locations
Restrict access by service
Manage their team independently

This improves scalability for multi-branch and franchise businesses.

🌍 Multi-Country Locations & Smart Timezones ^NEW

Locations can now operate in different countries with different timezones.

The system:

Shows booking times in the customer’s local timezone
Allows staff to manage bookings in their location’s timezone
Stores everything in one unified internal system (UTC-based logic)

This ensures accurate international booking management without time conflicts.

🧪 Internal Build (Not Public) — v1.0.1

Last updated: January 23, 2026

Version: 1.0.1
Status: Final optimization & testing

🚀 Early Access Notice: VOLIXTA Booking is currently available with exclusive early-access offers.
Starting from launch day, pricing will be re-evaluated and all exclusive offers will be permanently removed.

The initial public version will include:

Performance improvements across the app
♿ Web accessibility improvements for the customer area (booking flow & customer profile)
UI & UX enhancements
Better mobile experience
Code cleanup and internal optimizations
Minor fixes and stability improvements

WooCommerce Integration Enhancements ^NEW

Dedicated Cart Page (custom)
Checkout page optimized & adapted
Dedicated Thank You Page (custom)

🔮 Features planned after v1.0.1
These features are scheduled for upcoming versions and will be released progressively.

🛎️ In-Profile Notifications
Real-time dashboard alerts for clients and staff — confirmations, cancellations, changes, and more.

👨‍⚕️ Employee Booking for Clients
Allow employees to create appointments for clients manually, just like managers do today.

👥 Team Management & Scoped Access
Assign staff to dedicated managers, so each manager can manage only their own team’s schedules, services, and locations.

⭐ Client Ratings for Employees
Clients can rate employees after each appointment — ratings appear in profiles and staff dashboards.

🗒️ Internal Notes System
Private notes tied to bookings, clients, employees, or managers — visible only to authorized staff.

🧠 Smart Staff Filtering
Enhance Smart Staff Assignment with filters based on job title, city, postal code, and tags — ideal for larger teams.

💼 Service Pre-Selection on Frontend
Let users choose a service first (with visuals) before entering the booking steps — clearer and more engaging.

📝 Registration Forms for Managers & Employees
New team members will be able to apply via a public form. You can approve requests and auto-generate accounts and profiles.

♿ Web accessibility improvements for admin, manager & employee dashboards

🚀 Next-Gen Booking Flow (New optional layout)
A stunning, fullscreen alternative booking experience with image-based service, provider, and location selection. It won’t replace the current flow — it’s an optional upgrade for design-focused websites.

🧪 Internal Build (Not Public) — v1.0.0

Last updated: January 6, 2026

Version: 1.0.0
Status: Internal builds & testing

This version was used internally for:

Completing the core features
How-To Guides
One-click Setup Wizard
License activation & secure updates

✅ What’s included in v1.0.0
All the following features are complete and included in the upcoming release:
1. Customizable Working Hours
  Define global availability, specific employee schedules, and special rules — all with total precision.
2. Time Rules & Buffers
  Easily manage service durations, buffers, and notice periods — for seamless and reliable appointment scheduling.
3. Smart Staff Assignment
  Assign services, working hours, and locations to multiple employees in just a few clicks — whether it’s 5 or 500.
4. Multi-Location Management
  Assign services, employees, and availability by location. Handle one or dozens of branches with ease.
5. Service & Package Builder
  Create services by category, duration, provider, and location — or group them into packages with limits and expirations.
6. Optional Services
  Offer extra services with adjustable durations and quantities — perfect for custom bookings, upgrades, or additional resources.
7. Complete Staff Management
  Add and manage employees with full control over their profiles, schedules, services, and assigned locations.
8. Individual Staff Dashboards
  Each provider gets their own personal panel to manage their schedule, services, and bookings effortlessly.
9. Full Staff Overview Calendar
  Access a beautifully designed, exclusive calendar view made for managers. Gain full visibility over staff schedules and client activity.
10. Access & Permissions
  Control who can do what — whether it’s rescheduling, canceling, or managing availability and assigned services.
11. Safe Platform Access
  Empower staff and team leaders to manage everything inside VOLIXTA without backend access.
12. Client Management (CRM)
  Add, edit, and manage clients directly in VOLIXTA. View profiles, assign bookings, and track history instantly.
13. Client Portal Experience
  Offer clients a modern, branded interface where they can manage their appointments and packages independently.
14. Client Packages
  Assign, track, and let clients use prepaid packages with limits and expiration — directly during the booking flow.
15. Calendar Integration
  Let clients instantly add appointments to Google, Apple, or Outlook calendars — right after booking.
16. Email Notifications
  Automatic emails for new bookings, cancellations, and reschedules — sent to manager, staff, and clients.
17. Rich Profile Customization
  Give your team a face, and your clients a sense of familiarity — before they even walk through the door.
18. Advanced Billing & Invoicing
  Track deposits, taxes, partial payments, and generate detailed, professional invoices — all from within the plugin.
19. WooCommerce Integration
  Accept any payment method via WooCommerce, while keeping full control over billing and invoice logic in VOLIXTA.
20. Booking Credits & Gift System
  Clients can add credits, or receive them from admins or managers via gift codes — ideal for rewards, promos, or prepaid bookings.
21. Full Frontend Control
  Display any feature — calendars, booking forms, bookings, dashboards, invoices — anywhere using shortcodes.
22. App-Like Experience
  From booking management to client dashboards, everything feels fast, touch-friendly, and perfectly adapted to mobile — like using a dedicated app.
23. Multilingual-Ready
  VOLIXTA is fully translatable and built for international use. Speak your clients’ language — wherever they are.

🔧 Internal Development Phase — v0.9.9

Last updated: August 18, 2025

Status: Final optimization & testing

This phase focused on preparing a stable and scalable foundation for the public release:

Code refactoring & performance optimization
Faster frontend with minified assets
Optimized database queries
Initial Setup Wizard development
How-To Guides preparation
Plugin & theme compatibility checks
License system integration (activation & updates)

💡 Want to suggest features or follow progress?

Visit our Feature Requests & Roadmap page.