Configuring Calendar Widget Style (Classic & Neo)

Modified on: Tue, 9 Sep, 2025 at 8:37 AM

HighLevel provides two calendar widget styles—Classic and Neo—that determine how your booking calendar is displayed to clients. Choosing the right widget style ensures the best scheduling experience for your business and customers. This article explains the differences, benefits, and setup process for each style.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

What is the Calendar Widget Style?
Key Benefits of Calendar Widget Styles
Classic Widget
Neo Widget
How To Setup Calendar Widget Styles
Frequently Asked Questions
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Calendar widget styles define how your booking calendar appears when shared with leads or clients. HighLevel offers the Classic widget and the Neo widget, each designed for different use cases and levels of customization.

Understanding the benefits of each widget style helps you choose the right one for your scheduling needs.

Classic Style: Simple, reliable layout designed for quick setup and basic appointment booking.

Neo Style: Modern, customizable interface with advanced features like widget step reordering, color customization, staff selection, and class seat displays.

Flexibility: Ability to switch between styles when creating or editing a calendar.

Default for Group Calendars: The Neo widget is automatically applied for Group Calendars, offering a sleek group booking experience.

The Classic widget is designed for straightforward appointment booking with a simple layout. It’s best for businesses that don’t need advanced customization or modern design elements.

Quick setup process

Standard layout for single or unassigned calendars

Ideal for businesses wanting minimal customization

The Neo widget is the newer, modern style designed with customization and flexibility in mind. It’s the default style for Group Calendars and supports enhanced features.

Customizable colors, backgrounds, and buttons

Ability to reorder widget steps (Form, Date & Time, Payment)

Staff selection option for Round Robin calendars

Seat display for Class Booking calendars

Streamlined and modern interface

Choosing or changing your calendar widget style ensures that your booking page matches your preferred design and features.

Classic vs Neo: Things to Keep in Mind. 

It’s important to be aware of how Classic and Neo widgets differ so you can choose the right option for your calendar setup. 

Classic is the default for unassigned calendars, while Neo is the default for group calendars. Customization options such as colors, backgrounds, and button text are only available in Neo. 

Staff selection in Round Robin calendars also requires Neo, and the Class Booking seat display is only supported in Neo. 

Payment collection, however, is supported in both Classic and Neo. 

You can switch widget styles anytime without affecting existing bookings.

Open Settings

Begin by navigating to the Settings menu from the left sidebar. This is where you can manage your account preferences, business details, and calendar configurations.

Access Calendars

Inside the Settings menu, click on Calendars under the Business Services section. This will take you to the calendar management area where all your existing calendars are listed.

Create or Edit Calendar

In the Calendars section, you can either click New Calendar to create a fresh one or use the edit icon next to an existing calendar to update its settings. This is where you’ll set or adjust the widget style.

Go to the Customizations tab in the calendar setup. Under Calendar Widget Style, choose between the Classic or Neo design. Neo is the default for group calendars, while Classic is the default for unassigned calendars.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I switch from Classic to Neo after creating a calendar?
Yes, you can edit an existing calendar at any time and change the widget style.

Q: Do all customization options apply to both Classic and Neo widgets?
No, customization features such as colors, backgrounds, and reorder options are exclusive to the Neo widget.

Q: Why is Neo the default for Group Calendars?
Neo supports advanced group booking features, staff selection, and a modern layout better suited for multiple team members.

Q: Which widget should I use for class bookings with multiple seats?
The Neo widget is required to display available seats per slot.

Q: Does switching widget styles affect existing bookings?
No, changing the widget style only changes the booking page appearance, not your existing appointments.

Configuring Calendar Widget Style (Classic & Neo)

What is the Calendar Widget Style?

Key Benefits of Calendar Widget Styles

Classic Widget

Neo Widget