> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.yaycommerce.com/bookster/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.yaycommerce.com/bookster/getting-started/installation/install-via-wp-repository.md).

# Install from the WordPress plugin directory

Use this for the free Bookster plugin. Free addons install the same way, or from **Addons** in Bookster.

1. In WordPress, go to **Plugins › Add New Plugin**.
2. In **Search plugins**, type **Bookster**.
3. On **Bookster – Appointment Booking Management System** by WPBookster, click **Install Now**.
4. When the installation finishes, click **Activate**.

The [Setup Wizard](/bookster/getting-started/setup-wizard.md) opens.

<figure><img src="https://3654694329-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FOokiT38oKvyMtYds88Kp%2Fuploads%2F08PfLyJj4SQZpNPMTKB9%2FBookster%20plugin_How%20to%20install%20from%20WordPress%20repository.gif?alt=media&amp;token=cad29d09-a24d-488b-9954-03c8065cb5aa" alt="Searching for Bookster in Plugins › Add New Plugin, then Install Now and Activate"><figcaption><p>Install Bookster from the plugin directory.</p></figcaption></figure>