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Tired of building seating charts in spreadsheets, then manually cross-checking bookings? <strong>Live Event Seating Lite<\/strong> solves both problems \u2014 for free.<\/p>\n\n<p>It gives you a drag-and-drop venue builder, a complete <strong>Event RSVP &amp; Free Tickets<\/strong> registration system, and a full WooCommerce ticket sales integration, directly inside WordPress. Visitors can pick their seat on a live interactive map, RSVP or claim a free pass instantly, or purchase paid tickets through WooCommerce checkout \u2014 while you keep <strong>100% of the revenue<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p>Works for concerts, conferences, seminars, workshops, church services, galas, auditoriums, comedy clubs, stadiums, school events, and table-reservation venues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f NEW: Event Tickets, RSVP &amp; Attendee Registration<\/h3>\n\n<p>Run paid, free, or RSVP-only events with total flexibility \u2014 <strong>no WooCommerce required for free events!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u2709\ufe0f Built-in Event RSVP System:<\/strong> Let visitors RSVP \"Going\" or \"Not Going\" with real-time capacity limits and seat selection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Free Tickets ($0):<\/strong> Issue digital admission passes with unique ticket codes instantly or route through WooCommerce $0 checkout.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udc65 Central Attendee Dashboard:<\/strong> View, search, and filter attendees across all your events from WordPress admin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u2705 1-Click Door Check-In:<\/strong> Easily check in guests on event day directly from the attendee management screen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udce5 One-Click CSV Export:<\/strong> Download complete attendee rosters with names, emails, phones, ticket codes, and seat numbers for printing or badges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udce7 Automated HTML Email Confirmations:<\/strong> Send branded, professional confirmation emails with event details, venue map location, time, and ticket codes automatically via <code>wp_mail<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>\ud83c\udfa5 See It In Action (Video Tutorials)<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>How to Create a Seating Chart<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zT0iIeyFuac<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>How to Connect Seats to WooCommerce<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lmppxSxJzmA<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Advanced Venue Builder Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nX_SOW647-o<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>\ud83c\udd93 What You Get \u2014 Free<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Drag &amp; Drop Venue Builder:<\/strong> Build your seating chart visually inside WordPress admin \u2014 no design tools, no developers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>All Element Types:<\/strong> Circular tables, rectangular tables, seat rows, stages, images, and freeform polygon shapes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Event RSVP Registration:<\/strong> Collect RSVPs (Going \/ Not Going) with capacity limits, start\/end dates, and seat assignment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free Event Tickets:<\/strong> Issue free admission tickets with unique alphanumeric codes and email delivery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Centralized Attendee Management:<\/strong> Dedicated admin dashboard to view, filter, check-in, and manage all attendees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>CSV Attendee Export:<\/strong> Export full guest rosters to CSV with UTF-8 support for Excel and Google Sheets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automated Confirmation Emails:<\/strong> Branded HTML email templates for RSVPs and digital tickets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>WooCommerce Ticket Sales:<\/strong> Link seat prices to WooCommerce variable products and accept payments with any gateway you already use.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multi-Level Pricing:<\/strong> Charge different prices for VIP, Standard, and Economy seats on the same map.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interactive Seat Selection:<\/strong> Customers click a seat and see its price in real time before adding to cart.<\/li>\n<li><strong>5-Minute Seat Locking:<\/strong> A seat turns \"reserved\" (orange) the moment it hits a cart, preventing double-bookings \u2014 and auto-releases if the order is abandoned.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prevent Double-Bookings:<\/strong> Completed bookings mark seats gray and unavailable instantly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Full Order Details:<\/strong> Seat number, event name, date, time, and venue appear in the WooCommerce cart, checkout, order emails, and thank-you page automatically.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customizable Seat Colors:<\/strong> Match your brand \u2014 change available, selected, and booked colors from plugin settings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shortcode Display:<\/strong> Paste <code>[lesl_seating_plan id=\"YOUR_EVENT_ID\"]<\/code> into any page or post.<\/li>\n<li><strong>0% Ticket Commission:<\/strong> Keep every dollar your customers pay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>\ud83d\ude80 Hitting a Limit? Upgrade to Premium.<\/h3>\n\n<p>The free version is built for getting started. The <strong>Premium versions<\/strong> are built for running a professional event operation \u2014 handling sold-out waitlists, offline smartphone check-ins, self-service seat release &amp; transfer requests, group bookings, upsell add-ons, and more.<\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/macmonir.net\/wordpress-plugins\/wordpress-seating-chart-plugin\/#pricing\">View All Premium Plans &amp; Pricing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>\ud83c\udfc6 Which Version is Right For You?<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>LITE (Free)<\/strong>\nBest for: Launching your first ticketed or RSVP event with or without WooCommerce.\n* Visual drag-and-drop builder\n* RSVP &amp; Free Tickets registration system with Attendee Manager &amp; CSV export\n* Automated HTML email confirmations\n* WooCommerce seat-based ticket sales\n* Multi-level pricing, seat locking, double-booking prevention\n* Display via shortcode<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>STARTER \u2014 1 Website<\/strong>\nBest for: A single venue that needs a polished, professional setup.\n* <strong>0% Ticket Fees<\/strong> \u2014 keep 100% of every sale\n* <strong>Tiered Pricing<\/strong> \u2014 VIP vs Standard, visually shown on the map\n* <strong>Whole Table Booking<\/strong> \u2014 one click for a sponsor to buy an entire table\n* <strong>Real-time Seat Summary<\/strong> \u2014 live cart sidebar prevents race-condition double-bookings\n* <strong>Advanced Builder Tools<\/strong> \u2014 Undo\/Redo (Ctrl+Z), 360\u00b0 rotation, curved seat rows, block\/kill seats, alphabetic seat numbering\n* <strong>Pan &amp; Zoom<\/strong> \u2014 mobile-friendly map navigation for large venues<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>BASIC \u2014 5 Websites<\/strong>\nBest for: Freelancers and agencies managing multiple client venues.\n* Everything in Starter, licensed for up to 5 sites<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>PRO \u2014 Unlimited Websites<\/strong>\nBest for: Power users, large venues, festivals, and complex multi-section spaces.\n* Everything in Starter &amp; Basic, plus:\n* <strong>\ud83d\udcf1 Offline-First PWA Ticket Scanner<\/strong> \u2014 scan &amp; verify tickets with zero internet or Wi-Fi dead zones \u2193\n* <strong>\ud83d\udd04 Seat Release &amp; Automated Refunds<\/strong> \u2014 self-service seat cancellations and 1-click WooCommerce refunds \u2193\n* <strong>\ud83d\udd14 Waitlist System<\/strong> \u2014 capture sales even after selling out \u2193\n* <strong>\ud83d\udd01 Seat Transfer &amp; Swaps<\/strong> \u2014 let customers swap their own seats after purchase \u2193\n* <strong>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Seat &amp; Table Add-ons<\/strong> \u2014 upsell food packages, drinks, parking &amp; merchandise at checkout \u2193\n* <strong>\ud83d\udc65 Group &amp; Bulk Booking<\/strong> \u2014 auto-select adjacent seats for groups \u2193\n* <strong>Sections Mode<\/strong> \u2014 balconies, orchestra pits, and multi-zone stadium layouts\n* <strong>General Admission (GA) Areas<\/strong> \u2014 sell unreserved standing-room tickets with capacity limits\n* <strong>Booking Manager<\/strong> \u2014 central attendee dashboard with export\n* <strong>Import\/Export Venue Layouts (JSON)<\/strong> \u2014 reuse your venue as a template\n* <strong>Calendar Integration<\/strong> \u2014 The Events Calendar and Events Manager plugins\n* <strong>Countdown Timer<\/strong> \u2014 visual seat lock timer in cart and checkout\n* <strong>Advanced Ticket Templates<\/strong> \u2014 drag-and-drop PDF ticket customizer\n* <strong>\ud83d\udce5 1-Click PDF Ticket Downloads<\/strong> \u2014 instant PDF downloads from admin &amp; automated email attachments \u2193\n* <strong>Gutenberg Blocks<\/strong> \u2014 add your seating map or waitlist form with no shortcode\n* <strong>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Per-Seat-Type Coupons<\/strong> \u2014 discount codes locked to specific seat tiers \u2193\n* <strong>\ud83d\udcc5 Multi-Date Events<\/strong> \u2014 one map, multiple performances \u2193\n* <strong>\u267f Accessibility Seat Marking<\/strong> \u2014 ADA-compliant wheelchair and companion badges \u2193\n* <strong>\ud83d\udc64 Guest Name Assignment<\/strong> \u2014 personalized place cards and check-ins for VIP tables \u2193\n* <strong>\ud83d\udcf1 Apple &amp; Google Wallet Passes<\/strong> \u2014 one-tap \"Add to Wallet\" on thank-you page, emails &amp; My Account \u2193\n* <strong>\ud83c\udff7\ufe0f Manual Order Management<\/strong> \u2014 book any seat for walk-ins, phone orders, and comps directly from admin \u2193\n* <strong>Premium Support<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/macmonir.net\/wordpress-plugins\/wordpress-seating-chart-plugin\/wordpress-seating-chart-features\/\">Compare All Features &amp; Get Pro<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>\ud83d\udd04 PRO: Automated Seat Cancellation &amp; Seat Release Requests<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Give customers flexibility while retaining full control over seat inventory &amp; revenue.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Managing ticket cancellations, seat releases, and refunds shouldn\u2019t be a manual headache. The Seat Cancellation and Refund System bridges customer self-service with granular admin control, automated WooCommerce refunds, and instant waitlist seat reallocation.<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Self-Service Customer Portal:<\/strong> Logged-in attendees can submit seat release requests with an optional reason directly from their WooCommerce <strong>My Account<\/strong> dashboard<\/li>\n<li><strong>1-Click Native WooCommerce Refunds:<\/strong> When an admin approves a release, the plugin automatically creates a native WooCommerce refund and recalculates order items<\/li>\n<li><strong>Real-Time Map Inventory Synchronization:<\/strong> The moment a seat is released, it is instantly freed on the seating chart for new buyers without caching delays<\/li>\n<li><strong>Orphan Seat Prevention Alert:<\/strong> Built-in intelligence warns admins before releasing a seat if doing so would isolate a single unsellable seat in a row or table<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automated Waitlist Handoff:<\/strong> Released seats automatically notify the next interested customer in the waitlist queue, maximizing attendance and recovered revenue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/macmonir.net\/wordpress-plugins\/wordpress-seating-chart-plugin\/wordpress-seating-chart-features\/\">Get Seat Release &amp; Refunds in Pro<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>\ud83d\udcf1 PRO: Offline-First PWA Ticket Scanner (Zero-Internet Verification)<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Never let weak venue Wi-Fi or cellular dead zones slow down your entrance gates.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Our Progressive Web App (PWA) Ticket Scanner enables 100% offline ticket verification with automatic background synchronization.<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Installable Mobile PWA App:<\/strong> Add the ticket scanner directly to your iOS (Safari) or Android (Chrome) home screen with 1 tap \u2014 no app store download required<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lightning-Fast (&lt; 5ms) Scans:<\/strong> Pre-fetch your event guest list into browser IndexedDB storage for instant offline verification<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zero Duplicate Scans:<\/strong> Instant local duplicate detection prevents ticket fraud even when operating completely offline<\/li>\n<li><strong>Auto-Background Sync:<\/strong> All offline check-ins automatically sync back to WordPress &amp; WooCommerce order notes the moment internet reconnects<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexible Verification:<\/strong> Verify tickets via camera QR code scan, Order #, Master Ticket Code, or partial search<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/macmonir.net\/wordpress-plugins\/wordpress-seating-chart-plugin\/wordpress-seating-chart-features\/\">Get the Offline PWA Scanner in Pro<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f PRO: Interactive Seat &amp; Table Add-ons (Food, Drinks &amp; Merch Upsells)<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Upsell food packages, drinks, signage, and more \u2014 right at the moment of booking.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Turn every seat or table reservation into a higher-value order. 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The Seat Transfer system gives customers a self-service form in their WooCommerce My Account page \u2014 and gives you full one-click approval control.<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Customers pick their current booking, search for any available seat, and submit a request<\/li>\n<li>You <strong>approve or reject with one click<\/strong> \u2014 the plugin automatically updates the seating map, the WooCommerce order, and emails the customer<\/li>\n<li>A full audit trail note is added to the order for your records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/macmonir.net\/wordpress-plugins\/wordpress-seating-chart-plugin\/wordpress-seating-chart-features\/\">Get Seat Transfer in Pro<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>\ud83d\udc65 PRO: Group &amp; Bulk Booking with Auto Seat Picker<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Stop losing corporate clients and school groups to friction.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Clicking 30 individual seats one by one drives group buyers away. 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When you're done, copy the shortcode and paste it into any page or post.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20use%20this%20plugin%20for%20free%20events%20and%20rsvps%20without%20woocommerce%3F\"><h3>Can I use this plugin for free events and RSVPs without WooCommerce?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes! Live Event Seating Lite includes full support for standalone RSVP registration and Free Tickets. You can set capacity limits, collect attendee names and emails, allow seat selection, send automatic email confirmations, and track attendees directly in WordPress without needing WooCommerce active.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"how%20do%20free%20tickets%20and%20rsvps%20work%3F\"><h3>How do Free Tickets and RSVPs work?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>In the event editor, select either \"RSVP Registration\" or \"Free Tickets ($0)\". Visitors can choose their seat on your chart, submit their details, and receive an instant registration code or digital ticket via email. Free tickets can also optionally be routed through a WooCommerce $0 cart flow.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20view%20and%20export%20the%20list%20of%20event%20attendees%3F\"><h3>Can I view and export the list of event attendees?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. Go to <strong>Seating Charts &gt; Attendees<\/strong> in your WordPress dashboard. You can view all confirmed attendees, search by name, email, or ticket code, check in attendees with a single click, and export the full roster to CSV.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"are%20confirmation%20emails%20sent%20automatically%3F\"><h3>Are confirmation emails sent automatically?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. Attendees receive responsive HTML confirmation emails with complete event details, location, time, seat numbers, and unique ticket codes upon RSVP or free ticket claim.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20sell%20tickets%20for%20free%20without%20paying%20commission%3F\"><h3>Can I sell tickets for free without paying commission?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. The free Lite version includes full WooCommerce integration \u2014 your customers select seats, pay through your existing WooCommerce checkout, and you keep 100% of the revenue. No per-ticket fees, ever.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"do%20i%20need%20woocommerce%3F\"><h3>Do I need WooCommerce?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>WooCommerce is only required if you want to sell paid tickets with payment gateways. For free tickets, seat reservations, and RSVP events, WooCommerce is completely optional.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"what%20happens%20if%20two%20customers%20try%20to%20book%20the%20same%20seat%20at%20the%20same%20time%3F\"><h3>What happens if two customers try to book the same seat at the same time?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>The moment a seat is added to a cart, it is soft-locked for 5 minutes and turns (\"reserved\") for all other visitors. If the order is not completed, the seat is automatically released \u2014 preventing double-bookings without any manual work.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"how%20do%20i%20scan%20tickets%20at%20the%20door%3F\"><h3>How do I scan tickets at the door?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>The Pro version includes a dedicated Progressive Web App (PWA) ticket scanner with offline verification capability. You can install it on any iOS or Android phone with 1 tap, scan QR codes in under 5ms even with zero internet, and have check-ins automatically sync back to WordPress when internet reconnects.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20customers%20cancel%20or%20request%20a%20seat%20release%3F\"><h3>Can customers cancel or request a seat release?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes \u2014 with the <strong>Seat Cancellation &amp; Refund System<\/strong> in Pro. Customers submit a seat release request from their WooCommerce My Account page. When you approve it, the seat is automatically freed on the live seating chart, a native WooCommerce refund is issued, and the next person on the waitlist is notified.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20customers%20change%20their%20seat%20after%20booking%3F\"><h3>Can customers change their seat after booking?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes \u2014 with <strong>Seat Transfer<\/strong> in Pro. Customers submit a swap request from My Account. You approve or reject with one click, and the plugin handles everything else automatically.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20book%20multiple%20adjacent%20seats%20at%20once%20for%20a%20group%3F\"><h3>Can I book multiple adjacent seats at once for a group?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes \u2014 with <strong>Group Booking<\/strong> in Pro. A \"Find Best Seats\" toolbar lets customers enter how many seats they need and the system instantly finds and highlights the best available consecutive block.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20upsell%20food%2C%20drinks%2C%20or%20merchandise%20with%20seats%3F\"><h3>Can I upsell food, drinks, or merchandise with seats?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes \u2014 with <strong>Seat &amp; Table Add-ons<\/strong> in Pro. Attach any WooCommerce product as an add-on, with an interactive modal displaying before checkout and auto-suggested quantities based on selected seats.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"what%20happens%20when%20my%20event%20sells%20out%3F\"><h3>What happens when my event sells out?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>With the <strong>Waitlist System<\/strong> in Pro, a signup form appears automatically. When any seat is released, the next person in the queue receives a 30-minute purchase link \u2014 all without any manual effort from you.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"does%20this%20work%20with%20the%20events%20calendar%3F\"><h3>Does this work with The Events Calendar?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. Pro includes native integration with The Events Calendar and Events Manager plugins.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20use%20one%20seating%20map%20for%20a%20multi-day%20event%3F\"><h3>Can I use one seating map for a multi-day event?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes \u2014 with <strong>Multi-Date Events<\/strong> in Pro. Attach a full schedule to a single map. One ticket covers the entire event run, with the full itinerary shown on every PDF ticket.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20mark%20seats%20for%20wheelchair%20access%3F\"><h3>Can I mark seats for wheelchair access?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes \u2014 with <strong>Accessibility Seat Marking<\/strong> in Pro. 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