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CMB SQLite Form is a lightweight yet powerful contact form solution designed for performance and privacy. Unlike traditional form plugins that clutter your main WordPress database, this plugin stores all submissions in a secure, local SQLite database.
It features a robust Global vs. Per-Form Settings system, allowing you to configure defaults once and override them only when needed for specific forms.
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
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🚀 Zero-Overhead Storage
<ul>
<li>Uses a dedicated SQLite database file for submissions.</li>
<li>Keeps your main WordPress database clean and fast.</li>
<li>Portable data: Download the entire <code>.db</code> file for backups or migration.</li>
</ul>
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🛡️ Advanced Bot Protection
<ul>
<li>Honeypot Field: Invisible field to trap bots.</li>
<li>Time Validation: Rejects submissions that are filled out too quickly (human behavior analysis).</li>
<li>Simple CAPTCHA: Lightweight text-based questions (e.g., “2 + 2 = ?”) without external dependencies.</li>
</ul>
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📧 Junk Email Protection
<ul>
<li>Disposable Email Blocker: Automatically blocks temporary/throwaway email addresses.</li>
<li>Multiple Sources: Supports multiple blocklist sources with automatic deduplication.</li>
<li>Auto-Updates: Keeps your blocklist fresh with one-click updates.</li>
</ul>
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🎨 Professional Styling
<ul>
<li>Pre-designed Templates: Choose from multiple professional styles (Default, Dark Mode, Minimal, etc.).</li>
<li>WordPress Customizer Ready: Fully compatible with “Additional CSS” for advanced customization.</li>
<li>Responsive Design: Forms look great on all devices automatically.</li>
</ul>
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📨 Flexible Email Notifications
<ul>
<li>Dual Notifications: Send distinct emails to Admin (notification) and User (confirmation).</li>
<li>Custom SMTP Support: Built-in SMTP configuration (Host, Port, Auth, SSL/TLS) to bypass <code>wp_mail()</code> if needed.</li>
<li>Sender Customization: Customize “From Name” and “From Email” per form.</li>
</ul>
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⚙️ Smart Configuration System
<ul>
<li>Global Defaults: Set your preferred settings once for the entire site.</li>
<li>Per-Form Overrides: Override ANY setting (fields, emails, styling, protection) for individual forms.</li>
<li>Modular Architecture: Enable or disable features as needed.</li>
</ul>
</li>
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📊 Full Entry Management (Free)
<ul>
<li>Unlimited Submissions: No limits on the number of entries.</li>
<li>Search & Filter: Easily find specific submissions in the dashboard.</li>
<li>Export Tools: Download all your data as CSV or full DB backup (often a premium feature in other plugins).</li>
</ul>
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🔒 Privacy & GDPR
<ul>
<li>Consent Checkbox: Built-in privacy policy acceptance field.</li>
<li>Data Management: Tools to export (CSV/DB) or delete data upon uninstall.</li>
<li>Local Storage: Data stays on your server, not third-party clouds.</li>
</ul>
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</ul>
<h4>Perfect For</h4>
<ul>
<li>Contact Forms: Simple, fast, and secure contact pages.</li>
<li>Lead Generation: Capture leads on landing pages with minimal friction.</li>
<li>Download Gates: Deliver files (PDFs, ebooks) via email confirmation links.</li>
<li>Support Requests: Organize customer queries efficiently.</li>
<li>Event & Quote Requests: Structured data collection for business needs.</li>
<li>Feedback & Surveys: Gather user opinions without external services.</li>
<li>High-Performance Sites: Zero database overhead keeps your site fast.</li>
<li>Privacy-Focused Projects: Local storage with built-in GDPR tools.</li>
<li>Developers & Agencies: Clean architecture that keeps the main DB optimized.</li>
<li>Data Ownership: Full access to your data (view/export) without paywalls.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Configuration</h3>
<h4>Global vs. Form Settings</h4>
The plugin uses a smart inheritance system: 
1. Global Settings: Define the default behavior for ALL forms (e.g., your SMTP server, default styling, admin email). 
2. Form Settings: When editing a specific form, you can toggle “Override Global Settings” on any section to customize it just for that form.
<h4>Setting up Bot Protection</h4>
<ol>
<li>Go to Global Settings > Bot Protection.</li>
<li>Enable Honeypot (recommended).</li>
<li>Enable Time Validation (e.g., set to 3 seconds).</li>
<li>(Optional) Enable CAPTCHA for stricter forms.</li>
</ol>
<h4>Configuring Email Sending</h4>
You can choose how emails are sent: 
* WordPress Default: Uses your server’s standard PHP <code>mail()</code> function. 
* Custom SMTP: Go to Notifications > Outgoing Server to configure a specific SMTP server (Gmail, SendGrid, etc.) for reliable delivery.

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