BorrowBin
✅ BorrowBin – Inventory Lending System for WordPress
Description:
BorrowBin is a complete inventory lending and checkout management plugin built specifically for schools, libraries, nonprofits, and community centers that lend out physical items. Whether it’s AV equipment, books, tools, games, or supplies, BorrowBin helps you stay organized, track items in real-time, and manage borrowers—all from your WordPress dashboard.
Designed to be intuitive, secure, and beautifully styled, BorrowBin eliminates paper forms and spreadsheet chaos. Keep full control over what’s available, who’s borrowing, when it’s due back, and more.
Key Features:
Inventory Management
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Create and manage unlimited items
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Set total quantity, category, and default borrow duration
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Upload item images and details
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Mark items as active or retired
Borrow & Return Tracking
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Borrowers enter name, contact info, quantity, and expected return date
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Borrowed items automatically reduce available inventory
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Easily check items back in and update logs
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Track overdue returns and highlight late items
Beautiful Admin Dashboard
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Centralized control panel under “BorrowBin” admin menu
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Overview panel with key metrics (total items, active loans, categories)
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Borrow logs, item tables, charts, and quick action buttons
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Admin dashboard widget with real-time summary
Frontend Borrowing (Optional)
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Shortcode-enabled public request form
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Customizable fields and messages
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Auto-hide items that are unavailable or marked non-borrowable
Fully Styled UI
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Admin pages use a consistent, professional design with purple-accented buttons and layouts
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Clean, modern look that matches any WordPress theme
Customizable Settings
Logs & Exports
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Detailed history of all lending activity
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Filter by item, borrower, or date
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Export full log to CSV
Built-in Documentation & Changelog
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Full how-to guide included in admin
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Visual instructions for each major feature
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Version history with feature highlights and fixes
Why BorrowBin?
BorrowBin is perfect for:
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Schools tracking loaned equipment
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Libraries managing book or tech lending
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Churches & Nonprofits lending materials to staff or community members
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Makerspaces & Studios with shared tools or gear
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Event centers handling room or equipment reservations
With no third-party integrations or bloat, BorrowBin is lightweight, secure, and does everything in-house—no SaaS fees, no logins, no friction.
Built by Hamelton Brands, LLC
BorrowBin is professionally developed and supported by Hamelton Brands, the creators of PluginForge Pro, CivicWhistle, and IRIE POS.