AroksDS

Email is not a reliable operational channel for lead intake. Even when Contact Form 7 reports “mail sent”, real-world delivery can fail: messages may land in spam, be blocked by SMTP/DMARC rules, get throttled, or simply never reach the inbox in time. The result is the worst-case scenario: a lead is submitted, but nobody sees it.
AroksDS Submission Alerts for Contact Form 7 to Telegram creates a second, independent delivery path: every successful form submission can generate an instant Telegram notification in a shared team space (group, private chat, or a forum topic). This gives you a practical “backup channel” so leads are not lost when email delivery is unreliable.
<h4>Why this plugin is useful</h4>
<ul>
<li>Backup channel to email: reduce lost leads caused by spam filtering or mail delivery issues.</li>
<li>Shared visibility for managers: send to a single Telegram group used by everyone who handles leads.</li>
<li>Faster response time (SLA): instant notifications help you respond while the user is still “hot”.</li>
<li>Less human error: no need to manually check mailboxes or WordPress admin panels.</li>
<li>Simple triage: route different forms to different chats/topics (sales vs support vs hiring).</li>
<li>Operational continuity: even if your SMTP provider or mail settings break, Telegram alerts can still arrive.</li>
<li>Privacy control: choose what fields are included (Allowed/Excluded fields) and keep templates minimal.</li>
<li>Troubleshooting: built-in test tool + lightweight logs for quick diagnosis.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Key features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Success-only trigger: sends only on Contact Form 7 <code>wpcf7_mail_sent</code> (this WordPress.org edition intentionally avoids any “before send” triggers).</li>
<li>Global defaults + per-form rules: Form ID → Chat ID → optional Message Thread ID → Template → Allowed/Excluded fields.</li>
<li>Template placeholders: <code>{field-name}</code>, <code>{form_id}</code>, <code>{form_title}</code>, <code>{page_url}</code>, <code>{date}</code>, <code>{time}</code>, <code>{all_fields}</code>.</li>
<li>Parse modes: Plain, HTML, MarkdownV2 (placeholder values are escaped for safety).</li>
<li>Logs: stores last 100 entries (errors always; successes only when Debug Logs are enabled).</li>
<li>Tools: send a test message from wp-admin.</li>
<li>No tracking / telemetry: no external calls except Telegram Bot API.</li>
</ul>
<h4>What this plugin does NOT do (to avoid misunderstandings)</h4>
<ul>
<li>It sends text messages only via Telegram Bot API <code>sendMessage</code> (no attachments/files).</li>
<li>It is not a CRM and does not store submissions as leads in WordPress.</li>
<li>It does not replace email delivery — it adds a duplicate channel for operational safety.</li>
</ul>
<h4>External services</h4>
This plugin connects to the Telegram Bot API to send messages.
<ul>
<li>Service: Telegram Bot API (sendMessage) 
https://core.telegram.org/bots/api</li>
<li>Terms of use: 
https://telegram.org/tos</li>
<li>Privacy policy: 
https://telegram.org/privacy</li>
</ul>
When: On successful Contact Form 7 submissions (<code>wpcf7_mail_sent</code>) and when you click “Send test message” in wp-admin. 
Data sent: <code>chat_id</code>, message text (built from your template and filtered form fields), optional <code>parse_mode</code>, optional <code>message_thread_id</code>, <code>disable_web_page_preview</code>. 
Privacy controls: limit what is sent by configuring Allowed/Excluded fields and by editing the message template.
Note: Telegram is a third-party service. Site owners are responsible for the data they send to Telegram. Avoid sending sensitive personal data unless necessary.
<h3>Privacy</h3>
This plugin may send form submission content (which can include personal data) to Telegram.
Suggested text for your privacy policy: 
* We use a plugin that forwards Contact Form 7 submissions to Telegram (a third-party service) via the Telegram Bot API. 
* Data sent may include the message text built from form fields and metadata (e.g., page URL, date/time), depending on our configuration. 
* We limit the data shared by selecting allowed/excluded fields and by editing the message template. 
* Telegram processes data according to its own Terms and Privacy Policy: 
 https://telegram.org/tos 
 https://telegram.org/privacy

AroksDS Submission Alerts for Contact Form 7 to Telegram

Stop losing leads: send Contact Form 7 submissions to a shared Telegram channel as a reliable backup to email.

Satinder Singh

CoolHappy

Cool Plugins

Web Ace Tech Services

<a href="https://coolformkit.com/formsdb-elementor-forms-submissions-google-sheets/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=plugin_page&utm_content=top_name" rel="nofollow ugc">FormsDB</a> is a useful addon for Elementor Forms that lets you connect Elementor forms with Google Sheets to sync form entries or save form submissions into any WordPress post type.
FormsDB works with both Elementor Pro and Hello Plus forms. It helps you store Hello Plus form submissions in WordPress and also send form data to Google Sheets or use Elementor forms as frontend post submission forms for creating posts, pages, or custom post types.
👉 <a href="https://docs.coolplugins.net/doc/formsdb-video-tutorials/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs&utm_content=video_tutorials" rel="nofollow ugc">Elementor Forms to GSheets – Video Tutorials</a>
<iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HTa7bf1ZuqM?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe>
To extend Elementor form features further, you can use <a href="https://coolformkit.com/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=get_pro&utm_content=below_video" rel="nofollow ugc">Cool FormKit</a> along with FormsDB to unlock advanced features such as <a href="https://coolformkit.com/features/range-slider-for-elementor-form/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=features&utm_content=below_video" rel="nofollow ugc">Range Slider</a>, <a href="https://coolformkit.com/features/signature-field-for-elementor-form/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=features&utm_content=below_video" rel="nofollow ugc">Signature Field</a>, <a href="https://coolformkit.com/features/conditional-logic-for-elementor-form/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=features&utm_content=below_video" rel="nofollow ugc">Conditional Logic</a>, <a href="https://coolformkit.com/features/calculator-for-elementor/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=features&utm_content=below_video" rel="nofollow ugc">Calculator</a>, and many more advanced fields to build smarter and more dynamic forms with Elementor.
<blockquote>
Important Notice: From version 2.0.0, this plugin has been acquired, fully rebuilt, and rebranded as FormsDB by <a href="https://coolplugins.net/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=home&utm_content=notice" rel="nofollow ugc">Cool Plugins</a>. It has been redesigned with new features like Google Sheets sync and frontend post submission, as its earlier functionality is now available within Elementor Pro. If you were using older versions, you can export previous entries from the FormsDB → Old Submissions tab.
</blockquote>
<h3>FormsDB Plugin Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>
<a href="http://docs.coolplugins.net/doc/sync-form-submissions-google-sheets/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs&utm_content=features" rel="nofollow ugc">Sync Elementor Forms with Google Sheets</a> 
Connect Elementor forms with Google Sheets and sync form entries in real time. Create a new sheet or select an existing one, add new tabs automatically, and choose which form fields to save. FormsDB acts as a secure connector and can store data like name, email, IP address, page URL, and submission date. Data is synced instantly using secure Google authentication, and no Google account or Drive data is stored by the plugin author.
</li>
<li>
<a href="http://docs.coolplugins.net/doc/save-form-submissions-post-type/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs&utm_content=features" rel="nofollow ugc">Send Form Submissions to Post Type</a> 
Use Elementor forms as frontend post submission forms and create WordPress posts automatically from form entries. Send submitted data to any post type, including posts, pages, or custom post types. This is useful for testimonials, reviews, listings, events, job posts, or other user-generated content without giving admin access.
</li>
<li>
Save Hello Plus Form Entries 
FormsDB saves Hello Plus form submissions in the WordPress admin, allowing you to view, manage, and export entries from a single dashboard.
</li>
<li>
Modern Dashboard for Easy Management 
FormsDB includes a clean dashboard inside WordPress admin that shows all Elementor forms and their connection status with Google Sheets or post types. You can manage all integrations from Elementor → FormsDB.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Who Should Use FormsDB</h3>
FormsDB is ideal for website owners and teams who use Elementor forms and want better control over form submissions.
<ul>
<li>Website owners who want to save Elementor form submissions to Google Sheets for easy tracking and reporting.</li>
<li>Marketing teams managing leads collected from Elementor or Hello Plus forms.</li>
<li>Business owners who want frontend content submission without giving users admin access.</li>
<li>Agencies and freelancers building lead forms, testimonial forms, or custom submission forms for clients.</li>
<li>Hello Plus users who want to store form submissions inside WordPress.</li>
<li>Developers who need a simple connector between Elementor Forms, Google Sheets, and WordPress post types.</li>
</ul>
<h3>More Essential Addons for Elementor Forms</h3>
Along with FormsDB, you can use these additional Elementor form addons to build more flexible and feature-rich forms.
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://coolplugins.net/product/conditional-fields-for-elementor-form/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=get_pro&utm_content=form_addons" rel="nofollow ugc">Conditional Fields for Elementor Form</a> 
Add conditional logic to Elementor form fields and dynamically show or hide inputs based on user choices. This helps create cleaner forms and improves the overall user experience.
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/country-code-field-for-elementor-form/" rel="ugc">Country Code for Elementor Form Telephone Field</a> 
Add a country code dropdown to phone fields so users can easily select their country while entering mobile numbers, ensuring accurate and properly formatted submissions.
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://coolformkit.com/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=get_pro&utm_content=form_addons" rel="nofollow ugc">Cool FormKit</a> 
Cool FormKit is a complete form builder for Elementor Free and Pro. It extends Elementor Pro forms with advanced fields and also provides a dedicated form builder for Elementor Free users. Popular features include:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://coolformkit.com/features/conditional-logic-for-elementor-form/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=features&utm_content=form_addons" rel="nofollow ugc">Conditional Logic</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://coolformkit.com/features/range-slider-for-elementor-form/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=features&utm_content=form_addons" rel="nofollow ugc">Range Slider Field</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://coolformkit.com/features/signature-field-for-elementor-form/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=features&utm_content=form_addons" rel="nofollow ugc">Signature Field</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://coolformkit.com/features/select2-field-for-elementor-form/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=features&utm_content=form_addons" rel="nofollow ugc">Select2 Field</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://coolformkit.com/features/image-radio-for-elementor-form/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=features&utm_content=form_addons" rel="nofollow ugc">Image Radio & Checkbox Fields</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://coolformkit.com/features/rating-field-for-elementor-form/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=features&utm_content=form_addons" rel="nofollow ugc">Rating Field</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://coolformkit.com/features/calculator-for-elementor/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=features&utm_content=form_addons" rel="nofollow ugc">Calculator Field</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://coolformkit.com/features/cloudflare-turnstile-for-elementor-form/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=features&utm_content=form_addons" rel="nofollow ugc">Cloudflare Turnstile</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://coolformkit.com/features/hcaptcha-for-elementor-form/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=features&utm_content=form_addons" rel="nofollow ugc">hCAPTCHA Support</a> </li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
👉 <a href="https://coolformkit.com/features/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=features&utm_content=form_addons" rel="nofollow ugc">View all Cool FormKit features</a>
<h3>Other Popular Elementor Addons by Cool Plugins</h3>
Cool Plugins also provides these powerful Elementor addons that help you extend design, content, and workflow capabilities across WordPress websites.
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/loop-grid-extender-for-elementor-pro/" rel="ugc">Loop Grid Extender for Elementor Pro</a> 
Enhance Elementor Pro Loop Grids by adding support for ACF Repeater fields and advanced taxonomy-based filtering options.
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://coolplugins.net/product/autopoly-ai-translation-for-polylang/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=get_pro&utm_content=other_addons" rel="nofollow ugc">AutoPoly – AI Translation for Polylang</a> 
Automatically translate Elementor pages using AI and build multilingual websites faster with Polylang integration.
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://cooltimeline.com/plugin/timeline-widget-pro/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=get_pro&utm_content=other_addons" rel="nofollow ugc">Timeline Widget for Elementor</a> 
Create visually engaging vertical or horizontal timelines to display company history, milestones, roadmaps, or events inside Elementor pages.
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://eventscalendaraddons.com/plugin/events-widgets-pro/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=get_pro&utm_content=other_addons" rel="nofollow ugc">Events Widgets for Elementor</a> 
Easily add The Events Calendar widgets to Elementor and display events in grid, list, or carousel layouts.
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://locoaddon.com/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=get_pro&utm_content=other_addons" rel="nofollow ugc">LocoAI – AI Translation for Loco Translate</a> 
Translate WordPress plugins and themes automatically using AI with one-click string translation inside Loco Translate.
</li>
</ul>
FormsDB is a fully open-source plugin. You can view the complete source code on GitHub – https://github.com/CoolPluginsTeam/sb-elementor-contact-form-db
Use of 3rd Party Services: This plugin connects to the Cool Plugins feedback server only for optional usage data sharing and voluntary feedback submission (for example, during plugin deactivation). Data is transmitted solely after explicit user consent. No hidden tracking is performed, and no frontend visitor or site user data is collected. For more details, please review our <a href="https://my.coolplugins.net/terms/usage-tracking/" rel="nofollow ugc">Data Usage Policy</a>, <a href="https://my.coolplugins.net/terms/" rel="nofollow ugc">TOS</a>, and <a href="https://my.coolplugins.net/terms/privacy-policy/" rel="nofollow ugc">Privacy Policy</a> and this plugin also uses 
<a href="https://github.com/googleapis/google-api-php-client" rel="nofollow ugc">Google APIs Client Library for PHP</a> for Google Sheets integration, which is licensed under <a href="https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0" rel="nofollow ugc">Apache License 2.0</a>.

FormsDB – Save Elementor Forms to Google Sheets & Post Type

The plugin is great! Saved life before Elementor added native form submission save, but still :)

For anyone, who facing the Critical error issue in wp-admin panel, check the count of the saved submissions. While I have 3k+ saved submissions, WP memory limit was set to 768M and it hardly handled it.
There are 3 simple solutions:
1. Delete old submissions you don't need
2. increase WP_MEMORY_LIMIT more, like: define( 'WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '512M' ); (add or update it in your wp-config.php)
3. in the wp-content/plugins/sb-elementor-contact-form-db/sb_elementor_contact_form_db.php file in line 564 change posts_per_page to 50 instead of -1
'posts_per_page' => 50,//- 1,

Plugin slows down the admin panel -- solution inside!

Connect Elementor forms with Google Sheets to sync form entries, or save form submissions in any post type using Elementor Pro or Hello Plus forms.

AroksDS Submission Alerts for Contact Form 7 to Telegram vs FormsDB – Save Elementor Forms to Google Sheets & Post Type