Allow strtotime Strings as Default Check-in/Check-out Date

This snippet enables using any strtotime-compatible string (like “today”, “+1 week”) as the default value for the check-in and check-out fields in JetBooking, automatically converting it to a single date range.

Specifications
Allow strtotime Strings as Default Check-in/Check-out Date
6 January, 2026
  • Plugin
    • JetBooking
  • Category
    • Booking & Appointments
  • Programming languages
    • PHP
Source code

Installing Instruction

How to Add Snippets into the functions.php File of the Active Child Theme

Attention: Create a site backup before applying any changes to functions.php.

This ensures that you can restore the website if something goes wrong after adding the code snippet.

  1. Copy the required code snippet to your clipboard.
  2. Navigate to WordPress Dashboard > Appearance > Theme File Editor.
  3. Click the functions.php tab to open the file.
  4. Paste the code snippet below the existing code in the Selected file content: area.
  5. Click the "Update File" page.

Example Use Case

Use this snippet to allow any strtotime-compatible string (like “today”, “+1 week”) as the default value for JetBooking check-in and check-out fields.
Applicable scenarios:

  • Vacation rental sites: Easily set dynamic default booking dates.
  • Hotel booking sites: Provide flexible default stay periods.
  • Travel platforms: Automate date defaults based on the current date or user context.
Specifications
Allow strtotime Strings as Default Check-in/Check-out Date
6 January, 2026
  • Plugin
    • JetBooking
  • Category
    • Booking & Appointments
  • Programming languages
    • PHP
Source code

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