Tattoo Aftercare Instructions
Interactive tattoo aftercare timeline WordPress plugin with personalized day tracker, printable instructions, and studio contact card.
by Primitive Tattoo Bali · github.com/primitivetattoo/tattoo-aftercare-instructions · website
Install
No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:
wp plugin install https://github.com/primitivetattoo/tattoo-aftercare-instructions/archive/refs/heads/main.zipA WordPress plugin that displays an interactive aftercare timeline for tattoo studios. Clients pick their tattoo date and get personalized healing phase tracking with step-by-step care instructions.
Live Demo — Tattoo Aftercare Instructions
Features
- 5-phase healing timeline — First Hours, Days 1-3, Days 4-14, Weeks 2-4, Long-Term
- Personalized day tracker — client picks their tattoo date, sees "Day X of healing" with their current phase highlighted
- Progress visualization — completed phases get green checkmarks, current phase glows with accent color
- Remembers the date — uses localStorage so clients don't re-enter their tattoo date on each visit
- Print-friendly — one click opens all phases and triggers clean print layout
- Emergency warning — configurable infection warning at the bottom
- Studio contact card — phone and email so clients can reach you
- Fully customizable — edit phases, instructions, colors, and studio info from the admin
- Dark-themed & responsive — looks great on all devices
- Simple shortcode —
[tattoo_aftercare]
How It Works
- Client visits your aftercare page
- Enters the date they got their tattoo
- The timeline highlights their current healing phase and marks completed phases
- They can expand any phase to read detailed care instructions
- One click to print a clean copy to take home
Installation
- Download the latest release zip
- Go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin in WordPress admin
- Upload the zip and activate
- Configure at Settings > Tattoo Aftercare
- Add
[tattoo_aftercare]to any page
Configuration
All settings live in Settings > Tattoo Aftercare:
| Section | What You Can Configure |
|---|---|
| Studio Info | Studio name, phone/WhatsApp, email, emergency note |
| Display | Day tracker toggle, print button toggle, accent color |
| Phases | Title, emoji icon, day range, and instructions (one per line) |
Default Phases
| Phase | Days | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|
| First 2-4 Hours | Day 0 | Bandage removal, first wash |
| Days 1-3 | Days 1-3 | Washing routine, ointment, clothing |
| Days 4-14 | Days 4-14 | Peeling, flaking, itching management |
| Weeks 2-4 | Days 15-28 | Deep healing, exercise, sun avoidance |
| Long-Term Care | Day 29+ | Sunscreen, moisturizing, touch-ups |
Usage
[tattoo_aftercare]Drop the shortcode on any page. The plugin handles the rest.
Requirements
- WordPress 5.8+
- PHP 7.4+
License
GPL-2.0-or-later. See LICENSE.
Built by Primitive Tattoo Bali