The FacetWP Bookings Integration is a specialized add-on designed to bridge the gap between advanced filtering and booking availability. While “FacetWP” is the core engine, this specific integration allows users to filter results (like hotel rooms, rental equipment, or bookable services) based on whether they are actually available for specific dates.
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This is the most common “add-on” version, often used to turn a WooCommerce store into a searchable booking engine (like Airbnb or Expedia).
Key Feature: Registers a new “Availability” facet type.
Input Fields:
Start Date: A date picker for the beginning of the booking.
End Date: A date picker for the end of the booking.
Quantity: A text field to filter by the number of slots/people needed.
Logic: It doesn’t just look at a “Date” custom field; it queries the actual WooCommerce Bookable products to see if the selected date range is free from existing bookings or “buffer” periods.
Requirements:
FacetWP (Core Plugin)
WooCommerce
WooCommerce Bookings (The official premium extension)
If you are using the WP Booking System plugin, the integration is actually built-in and does not require a separate “integration add-on” file.
Data Source: When creating a facet, “WP Booking System” appears directly as a data source option.
Facet Type: Best used with the Date Range facet type.
Functionality: It allows users to select a date range on the frontend, and FacetWP will only display posts (rentals/calendars) that are marked as “Available” in the WP Booking System calendar for those specific dates.
| Feature | Details |
| Filtering Tech | AJAX-powered (no page refreshes). |
| Indexing | Requires a “Re-index” after setup to map booking data to the FacetWP index table. |
| Performance | Optimized via a custom index table to handle high-traffic booking sites. |
| PHP Version | Usually requires 7.4+ (matching FacetWP core). |
| WordPress | Supports 5.8+ (Latest versions recommended). |
| Template Support | Works with Elementor, Bricks, Breakdance, and standard WP Archive pages. |
Prevents “No Results”: Only shows what can actually be booked, reducing user frustration.
Real-time Availability: Syncs with the booking calendar so the search results change as soon as a new booking is made.
Mobile Friendly: Uses responsive date pickers that work well on touch devices.
