Ninja Forms – Advanced Datepicker is an extension that adds a fully configurable calendar and time selector to your web forms. It allows site owners to manage scheduling, reservations, and appointment requests without needing a separate standalone booking platform. Each field can be customized to show specific dates, limit the number of daily submissions, or restrict selection to specific time windows.
WPExclusive members get access to Advanced Datepicker as part of a full plugin and theme library — plans from $9.99/month. See the full Ninja Forms collection →
What Is Ninja Forms – Advanced Datepicker?
Ninja Forms – Advanced Datepicker is developed by Ninja Forms and is a booking plugin for WordPress. It belongs to the booking category on WPExclusive, alongside other tools for professional appointment management.
The extension solves the problem of overbooking by allowing administrators to set hardware limits on how many times a specific date or time slot can be selected. It is built for service providers, rental businesses, and event organizers who already use Ninja Forms and need deeper control over date inputs.
Ninja Forms – Advanced Datepicker Features
The feature set is built around providing manual and automated restrictions for date and time inputs within the form builder.
Date and Time Restrictions
Advanced Datepicker provides a “Limit Submissions by Date/Time” toggle that prevents users from selecting a slot once it reaches a defined capacity. You can set the number of allowed submissions per date or time, which defaults to one. This is essential for service-based businesses that can only handle a specific volume of clients per day.
Manual Date Management
Admin users can manually enable or disable specific dates on the calendar through the backend interface. You can choose to “Disable These Dates” to block holidays or off-days, or select “Enable ONLY These Dates” to restrict users to a specific window of availability. Clicking a day of the week header instantly toggles every occurrence of that day across the calendar.
Precision Time Settings
The plugin supports three distinct modes: Date Only, Time Only, or both combined. In Time Only mode, you can toggle between 12-hour and 24-hour formats. Use the “Limit Hours” feature to set earliest and latest time windows, ensuring users only select slots within your actual hours of operation.
Pricing
Check current pricing on the Advanced Datepicker sales page — WPExclusive members access it as part of their plan.
| Plan | Price | Sites | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Individual License | Check Sales Page | 1 Site | Advanced Datepicker |
| WPExclusive Membership | From $9.99/month | Unlimited | Advanced Datepicker + full library |
For developers managing multiple sites, a WPExclusive membership covers Advanced Datepicker plus hundreds of other plugins and themes — usually less than one premium license.
Latest Version
The plugin receives regular updates to maintain compatibility with the core Ninja Forms framework. WPExclusive updates plugin files promptly after each release.
How to Install
- Download the Advanced Datepicker .zip from your WPExclusive member account
- In WordPress: Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Select the .zip and click Install Now → Activate
- Open your form builder and add a Date/Time field to your form
- Navigate to the field settings to find the Advanced Datepicker restriction toggles
Use Cases
Consulting and Client Appointments
Service providers can use the extension for booking consultations by limiting submissions to one per time slot. This transforms a standard contact form into a controlled scheduling system that prevents double-booking sessions.
Equipment and Venue Rentals
For businesses renting out physical space or items, the plugin allows you to manually disable dates when inventory is already committed. It ensures that the form only shows dates where the resource is actually available for reservation.
Agencies and Developers Managing Multiple Client Sites
Developers can deploy Advanced Datepicker across various client sites for distinct purposes, from restaurant reservations to seminar registrations. A WPExclusive membership allows for these deployments without managing individual site licenses for every client project.
vs Alternatives
| Feature | Advanced Datepicker | Formidable Forms | Gravity Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Limits | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Manual Date Disabling | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| 12/24 Hour Support | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Available on WPExclusive | ✅ Yes | ❌ | ❌ |
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Pros and Cons
✅ Strengths
- Granular control over submission counts for specific dates and times
- Easy interface for disabling entire days of the week in a single click
- Native 24-hour input support for international time formats
⚠️ Limitations
- Users can only select a single day; selectable date ranges are not currently supported
- Requires the core Ninja Forms plugin to be installed and active
- Developer auto-updates require an active license key. WPExclusive publishes updates manually when new versions are released.
Is Ninja Forms – Advanced Datepicker GPL Licensed?
Yes. Ninja Forms – Advanced Datepicker is distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL), the same license that governs WordPress itself. GPL gives any user the legal right to use, study, share, and redistribute the software. This is the legal framework that makes WPExclusive’s membership model possible.
WPExclusive distributes 100% original, unmodified files from the developer release. There are no alterations or security risks included in the package.
Get Ninja Forms – Advanced Datepicker on WPExclusive
WPExclusive membership starts at $9.99/month, $87/year, or $149 lifetime — giving you Ninja Forms – Advanced Datepicker plus every plugin and theme in the library, on unlimited sites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ninja Forms – Advanced Datepicker do?
Ninja Forms – Advanced Datepicker adds a configurable date and time field to your forms. Advanced Datepicker enables you to restrict available dates, limit the number of bookings per slot, and set specific time windows for appointments.
Is Ninja Forms – Advanced Datepicker free?
This is a premium extension that requires a license from the developer. However, it can be accessed through a WPExclusive membership starting from $9.99/month.
What is the latest version of Ninja Forms – Advanced Datepicker?
The plugin is actively maintained — WPExclusive members always receive the most current release as soon as it is verified and uploaded to our platform.
How much does Ninja Forms – Advanced Datepicker cost?
Retail pricing varies based on the vendor bundle purchased. Via WPExclusive, it is included in plans from $9.99/month.
Is it legal to use Ninja Forms – Advanced Datepicker via WPExclusive?
The plugin is GPL licensed, which explicitly permits redistribution. WPExclusive provides original, unmodified files — fully within GPL terms.
Can Advanced Datepicker handle date ranges?
No, at this time Advanced Datepicker only allows users to select a single day from the field. Date range selection is a future possibility but is not a current feature.
