Turn “When’s your next opening?” into online bookings.
Next Open is a location-aware booking system for WordPress. Show real-time availability for each location, let customers book themselves 24/7, and manage everything from one clean dashboard — proudly built by OIO Publisher.
Built for busy, appointment-driven businesses
Whether you manage one location or twenty, Next Open keeps your team, schedule, and customers perfectly in sync.
Health & Wellness
Dentists, medical clinics, physical therapists, chiropractors — all benefit from location-aware staffing and availability.
Beauty & Personal Care
Salons, spas, and barbershops can display open slots, prevent double-booking, and let customers choose preferred staff.
Service & Repair Shops
Auto repair, consultants, trainers — anyone who relies on appointments can centralize scheduling with ease.
Location-aware booking that respects real business hours
Next Open is more than a calendar — it’s a scheduling engine built to handle real-world rules, availability, holidays, and multi-location workflows.
- ✓ Unlimited locations with individual hours
- ✓ Business-day calculations (skip weekends & holidays)
- ✓ Real-time availability checking
- ✓ Prevents double-booking automatically
- ✓ Configurable slot lengths (15/30/60+ min)
- ✓ Mobile-responsive booking interface
From first visit to confirmed appointment in seconds
They choose the nearest or preferred location.
Automatically calculated based on the rules you set.
Emails go out instantly to customer and admin.
Start free. Unlock serious power with Pro.
The free version gives you a complete booking engine. Next Open Pro adds everything that modern appointment-based businesses expect.
Included Free
- ✓ Unlimited locations
- ✓ Real-time availability
- ✓ Double-booking protection
- ✓ Email notifications
- ✓ Mobile calendar
- ✓ Holiday management
Upgrade to Pro
- ✓ Staff Management (with photos & schedules)
- ✓ Services & pricing
- ✓ Unlimited custom form fields
- ✓ Customer portal (magic links)
- ✓ Stripe payments & deposits
- ✓ CSV import/export
- ✓ Buffer time between appointments
Next Open Pro Pricing
Use it on all your projects — no site limits, no restrictions.
- Unlimited WordPress sites
- All Pro features included
- Priority email support
- OIO Publisher updates & improvements
Already using the free version? Just install the Pro add-on — everything stays intact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Pro to get value?
No — the free plugin includes unlimited locations, scheduling, email notifications, and full booking functionality.
Will it work with my WordPress theme?
Yes. Next Open is theme-friendly and fully responsive.
Can customers reschedule themselves?
Yes — with Pro, customers receive a magic link to manage appointments.
Can I accept online payments?
Yes — Next Open Pro supports Stripe for deposits and full payments.
How many locations can I add?
Unlimited — each with custom hours, holidays, and settings.
Where is my data stored?
All data is stored inside your WordPress database. Payments processed through Stripe are fully secure.
Need help? Visit the OIO Publisher website or contact support anytime.