How to Cancel Bookly
Bookly is a WordPress plugin, so 'canceling' means deactivating and optionally deleting the plugin from your WordPress site. Since the Pro version is a one-time lifetime purchase, there's no subscription to cancel. The process takes about 5 minutes through your WordPress admin dashboard. Make sure to export your booking data before removing the plugin.
Quick Answer
To cancel Bookly, go to your WordPress admin dashboard (yourdomain.com/wp-admin) and sign in with administrator credentials. Then navigate to plugins, and deactivate bookly. The process takes about 10 minutes.Bookly Pro is a one-time purchase — there are no recurring charges to stop.
How to Cancel Bookly
Follow these steps to cancel your Bookly subscription
Log into your WordPress admin
Go to your WordPress admin dashboard (yourdomain.com/wp-admin) and sign in with administrator credentials.
Navigate to Plugins
Click on 'Plugins' in the left sidebar to see all installed plugins. Find 'Bookly' and any Bookly add-ons in the list.
Deactivate Bookly
Click 'Deactivate' next to the Bookly plugin. This stops the plugin from running but preserves its data in your WordPress database.
Delete the plugin (optional)
If you want to fully remove Bookly, click 'Delete' after deactivating. Note: this may remove the plugin files but database tables may remain depending on the plugin's cleanup settings.
Clean up database tables (optional)
For complete removal, check if Bookly left behind database tables. You can use a database management tool like phpMyAdmin to remove any remaining Bookly tables.
Bookly Refund Policy
Bookly Pro is a one-time purchase — there are no recurring charges to stop. Refund policies depend on where you purchased (CodeCanyon has a specific refund policy). Add-on purchases are typically non-refundable.
Export Your Data First
Make sure to save your important data before canceling Bookly
Export appointment data from Bookly > Appointments before deactivating
Download your client list from Bookly > Customers using the export option
Save service configurations, staff details, and pricing from the Bookly settings
What Happens After You Cancel Bookly
Booking forms on your website stop working immediately when deactivated
Database records (appointments, clients) remain unless manually deleted
Shortcodes used on pages will display as raw text instead of booking forms
Common Cancellation Issues
Booking form showing errors after deactivation
Deactivating Bookly causes its shortcodes to display as raw text. Remove or replace Bookly shortcodes from any pages or posts that used the booking form.
Database tables left behind after deletion
Bookly may not remove its database tables when deleted. Use phpMyAdmin or a database cleanup plugin to remove tables prefixed with 'bookly_' if needed.
Paid add-ons still installed
Deactivate and delete Bookly add-ons separately. Each add-on is a standalone plugin that should be removed individually alongside the main Bookly plugin.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Canceling Bookly
Is there a Bookly subscription to cancel?
No, Bookly Pro is a one-time $89 purchase. There are no recurring charges. To stop using Bookly, simply deactivate or delete the plugin from WordPress.
Will deactivating Bookly delete my appointment data?
No, deactivating Bookly preserves your data in the WordPress database. Only deleting the plugin and manually cleaning database tables removes the data.
Can I keep Bookly installed but not active?
Technically yes, but inactive plugins can be a security risk. It's better to either keep it active or remove it completely.
How do I export my Bookly appointments?
Go to Bookly > Appointments in your WordPress admin and use the export function to download your appointment data as a CSV file before deactivating.
Official Resources
- Bookly Official Cancellation Page — Bookly's own help documentation for account cancellation.
- G2: Scheduling Software Reviews — Compare scheduling platforms before choosing your next tool.