Sony Merlin

Pravin R. Sonawane

Ravi Shah

Ravikumar Patel

harshalmavlers

Connect2Form is a comprehensive WordPress form builder plugin that enables users to create custom contact forms with advanced features. Built with security, accessibility, and performance as core principles, it provides a solid foundation for form management with extensibility through addon plugins for CRM and email marketing integrations.
🚀 Core Features:
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Drag & Drop Form Builder – Intuitive visual interface with live preview and real-time editing
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15+ Field Types – Text, email, file upload, date picker, select, radio, checkbox, textarea, number, URL, phone, consent, and more
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Conditional Logic – Show/hide fields based on user input with advanced rule conditions
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Email Notifications – Multiple customizable email templates with merge tags and HTML/plain text support
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Auto-Responder – Automatic reply emails to form submitters with customizable templates
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File Upload Support – Secure file handling with type validation, size limits, and virus scanning capability
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Mobile Responsive – Perfect display and functionality on all devices and screen sizes
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Multi-language Support – Full internationalization with RTL language support
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🔒 Security Features:
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CSRF Protection – Enhanced nonce verification with expiration
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Input Sanitization – Comprehensive validation for all field types
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File Upload Security – Type/size validation with virus scanning capability
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Rate Limiting – Configurable per-IP submission limits
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SQL Injection Prevention – Prepared statements and parameterized queries
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XSS Protection – Output escaping and content sanitization
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Honeypot Spam Detection – Hidden fields to catch automated submissions
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reCAPTCHA Integration – v2 Checkbox, v2 Invisible, and v3 with score thresholds
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Akismet Integration – Optional spam detection using Akismet service
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IP Blocking – Block suspicious IPs and user agents
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Security Headers – CSP, X-Frame-Options, and other security headers
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♿ Accessibility Features:
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WCAG 2.1 AA Compliant – Full compliance with accessibility standards
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Screen Reader Support – ARIA labels, descriptions, and semantic markup
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Keyboard Navigation – Complete keyboard accessibility throughout forms
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High Contrast Mode – Support for high contrast display modes
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Focus Management – Proper focus indication and management
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Skip Links – Navigation aids for screen reader users
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Semantic HTML – Proper HTML structure for assistive technologies
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📊 Performance Features:
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Database Query Caching – Cached queries with configurable expiration
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Asset Optimization – Conditional loading and optimization
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Lazy Loading – Heavy components loaded on demand
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Memory Management – Automatic cleanup and memory optimization
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Daily Cleanup Routines – Automatic cleanup of temporary data
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CDN Support – Static asset delivery optimization
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Database Optimization – Regular maintenance and optimization
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🔗 Integration & Extensibility:
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Addon System – Modular architecture for extending functionality
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CRM Integrations – Available through Connect2Form Integrations addon
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Email Marketing – Mailchimp, HubSpot, and other service integrations
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Webhook Support – Available through addon plugins
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REST API – Full REST API for external integrations
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Developer Hooks – 50+ action and filter hooks for customization
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Custom Field Types – Support for custom field development
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Third-party Integrations – Easy integration with external services
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🛠️ Developer Features:
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50+ Action & Filter Hooks – Extensive customization capabilities
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Custom Field Type Support – Create custom field types
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REST API Endpoints – Full API for external integrations
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Extensive Documentation – Comprehensive developer documentation
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WordPress Coding Standards – Follows WordPress best practices
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PHPDoc Comments – Complete code documentation
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Modular Architecture – Clean, maintainable code structure
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Unit Test Coverage – Comprehensive testing framework
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📋 Field Types Available:
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Text Fields – Single line text input with validation
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Email Fields – Email validation with domain checking
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Textarea – Multi-line text input with configurable rows
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Number Fields – Numeric input with min/max validation
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Date Fields – Date picker with format validation
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Phone Fields – Phone number input with format validation
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URL Fields – URL validation and formatting
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Select Dropdowns – Single selection with custom options
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Radio Buttons – Single selection with custom options
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Checkboxes – Multiple selection with custom options
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File Upload – Secure file upload with validation
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Consent Fields – GDPR-compliant consent management
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Hidden Fields – Hidden data fields
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HTML Fields – Custom HTML content
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reCAPTCHA – Spam protection integration
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📧 Email Features:
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Multiple Notifications – Send to multiple recipients
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Custom Templates – Professional HTML and plain text templates
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Merge Tags – Dynamic content insertion from form data
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Auto-Responder – Automatic replies to form submitters
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Email Formatting – HTML and plain text options
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Attachment Support – Include uploaded files in emails
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CC/BCC Support – Carbon copy and blind carbon copy
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Reply-To Configuration – Custom reply-to addresses
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🔧 Admin Features:
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Form Management – Create, edit, duplicate, and delete forms
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Submission Management – View, export, and manage form entries
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Bulk Operations – Bulk delete, export, and manage submissions
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Settings Management – Comprehensive settings for all features
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Import/Export – Form and submission data portability
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System Health – Monitor plugin performance and health
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Maintenance Tools – Database cleanup and optimization
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User Permissions – Role-based access control
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<h3>Third-Party Libraries & Resources</h3>
Connect2Form uses the following third-party libraries and resources to provide enhanced functionality:
JavaScript Libraries:
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Datepicker v1.0.20 – Date picker functionality
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Source: https://github.com/fengyuanchen/datepicker
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License: MIT License
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Used for: Date field input enhancement
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Human-readable source: Available in GitHub repository
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External Services (Optional):
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Google reCAPTCHA – Spam protection service
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Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
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Terms: https://policies.google.com/terms
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Data sent: Form submission data for validation only
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Addon Integrations (Separate Plugin):
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Connect2Form Integrations – Separate addon plugin for CRM and email marketing
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Provides: Mailchimp, HubSpot, and other service integrations
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Repository: Available as separate plugin download
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Dependency: Requires Connect2Form core plugin
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Build Tools & Development:
All JavaScript and CSS files in this plugin are human-readable and unminified except where noted. The plugin does not use build tools like webpack, gulp, or npm for distribution.
Source Code Availability:
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Plugin Source: https://github.com/connect2form/connect2form-advanced-contact-form-builder-with-marketing-tools
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Documentation: https://connect2form.com/
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Issue Tracker: https://github.com/connect2form/connect2form-advanced-contact-form-builder-with-marketing-tools/issues
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Contribution Guide: https://github.com/connect2form/connect2form-advanced-contact-form-builder-with-marketing-tools/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md
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Minified Files:
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<li><code>assets/js/datepicker.min.js</code> – Third-party library (source link provided above)</li>
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All other JavaScript and CSS files are unminified and human-readable for easy inspection and modification.
<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin connects to external third-party services to provide optional integration functionality. These connections are only established when specifically configured by the user and are completely optional.
MailChimp API Integration (Optional – Built-in)
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Service: MailChimp email marketing platform (mailchimp.com)
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Purpose: To automatically add form submissions to your MailChimp email lists for newsletter and marketing purposes
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Data Sent: Email addresses and any other form fields you choose to map (name, phone, etc.)
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When: Only when a form is submitted AND MailChimp integration is configured in form settings
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Data Location: Data is sent to MailChimp servers based on your account region (e.g., us1.api.mailchimp.com/3.0/lists/{list_id}/members)
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API Endpoint: https://{datacenter}.api.mailchimp.com/3.0/lists/{list_id}/members
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Privacy Policy: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/
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Terms of Service: https://mailchimp.com/legal/terms/
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HubSpot CRM Integration (Optional – Built-in)
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Service: HubSpot CRM platform (hubspot.com)
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Purpose: To create or update contact records in your HubSpot CRM from form submissions
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Data Sent: Contact information from form fields including email, name, phone, company details, and custom fields
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When: Only when a form is submitted AND HubSpot integration is configured in form settings
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Data Location: Data is sent to HubSpot API servers (api.hubapi.com/crm/v3/objects/contacts)
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API Endpoint: https://api.hubapi.com/crm/v3/objects/contacts
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Privacy Policy: https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy
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Terms of Service: https://legal.hubspot.com/terms-of-service
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Google reCAPTCHA Service (Optional)
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Service: Google reCAPTCHA spam protection (google.com)
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Purpose: To protect forms from spam and automated bot submissions
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Data Sent: User interaction data, IP address, and browser information for spam analysis
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When: Only when reCAPTCHA is enabled for a specific form
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Data Location: Data is processed by Google’s servers worldwide
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Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
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Terms of Service: https://policies.google.com/terms
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Technical Implementation Details:
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MailChimp Integration: Uses wp_remote_request() to POST data to MailChimp API v3.0 endpoints
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HubSpot Integration: Uses wp_remote_request() to POST contact data to HubSpot CRM API v3
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Data Format: All API calls send data in JSON format with proper authentication headers
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Error Handling: Failed API calls are logged but do not prevent form submission completion
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Data Retention: All data sent to external services is subject to their respective privacy policies
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User Control: Users can disable integrations at any time through form settings
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Data Minimization: Only necessary data is sent to external services as configured by the user
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<h3>Support</h3>
For support, feature requests, and bug reports, please visit:
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WordPress.org Support Forums: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/connect2form-advanced-contact-form-builder-with-marketing-tools/
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GitHub Issues: https://github.com/connect2form/connect2form-advanced-contact-form-builder-with-marketing-tools/issues
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Documentation: https://connect2form.com/documentation/
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Developer Guide: Available in the plugin directory as <code>developer-guide.txt</code>
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<h3>Developer Information</h3>
Connect2Form is built with developers in mind and provides extensive customization options:
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50+ Action & Filter Hooks for customization
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REST API for external integrations
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Custom Field Types support
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Modular Architecture for easy extension
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WordPress Coding Standards compliance
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Comprehensive Documentation with examples
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Developer Guide with detailed hook documentation
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For detailed developer information, see the <code>developer-guide.txt</code> file included with the plugin.

Connect2Form – Advanced Contact Form Builder


This plugin is absolutely fantastic! After using Contact Form 7 for a while, I was looking for something more intuitive and feature-rich, and I’m so glad I found this plugin. It’s the best alternative I’ve come across, and I believe it’s going to be a go-to tool for many WordPress users moving forward.



The drag-and-drop form builder is incredibly easy to use, and the customization options are amazing. I love how seamlessly it integrates with my site, and the added features like CRM integrations, email notifications, and spam protection make it a top choice for anyone looking to streamline their form management.



If you're looking for a simple, yet powerful form builder that can handle complex requirements, this plugin is a must-have. I’m excited to see how it continues to evolve, and I highly recommend it to anyone who needs a reliable and user-friendly contact form plugin!


A Game-Changer and the Best Alternative to Contact Form 7

Professional drag-and-drop form builder with accessibility, security, and performance optimization. Extensible with addon integrations.

cimatti

Forms are an essential component of any website. Contact Forms by Cimatti is the culmination of years of experience building and developing business websites of all types. Our plugin focuses on simplicity and power, it captures, stores and helps to classify contacts and leads according to their lead status. It’s ideal for single-language and multilingual sites, simple blogs, or complex WordPress-powered Content Management Systems. If your website handles a considerable amount of contacts and you need to make diverse forms our plugin is an excellent choice.
<h4>Select, Configure, and Embed Forms</h4>
Choose the fields you require, customize on-screen messages and email responses, preview, test, and effortlessly embed forms into your posts, pages, or custom content types using shortcodes or the built-in TinyMCE button.
<h4>Create Forms for Any Purpose</h4>
Create as many forms as you need. Design landing pages, contact pages, invitations, job application forms with curriculum upload, customer request forms, spare part requests, and more. Utilize the “Clone” feature to avoid “reinventing the wheel” when creating new forms.
<h4>Ready-to-Use Features</h4>
Contact Forms by Cimatti has commonly used fields like First Name, Last Name, Address, Province, Country, Telephone, Email, Captcha, and default success messages and email notifications. Simply create a drag-and-drop form, save it, go to a post or page, and click the orange “C” icon in the WYSIWYG editor to insert a contact form into the post or page content.
<h4>Easy to Use for Beginners</h4>
These features make it effortless for first-time users, but the plugin’s fast learning curve will soon entice you to explore its advanced features.
<h4>Craft Superior Forms</h4>
Don’t leave anything to chance; fine-tune the entire form submission process.
<h4>Create Reusable Fields</h4>
Build custom fields to reuse multiple times, starting with 20 available field types, including Text Field, Text Area, Email, Autoreply Email, Checkbox, Checkbox Group, Radio Buttons, Select, Multiple Select, Hidden Value, File Upload, Captcha, Custom HTML, Password, and more.
<h4>Customize Forms to Perfection</h4>
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<h4>Custom Messages for Success</h4>
Each form can have its own unique online success message. So, when a form is completed, you can provide access to a file download link, coupon information, or simply a message to confirm that the form was submitted correctly.
<h4>Email Notifications for Administrators and Visitors</h4>
Send email notifications to administrators, including tracking information like visitor IP, referrer, date and time of form submission, and other user properties (for a full list, see the Beginners’ Guide). Send an email notification to the visitor as further confirmation that the form was filled in correctly. All email notifications can be tested in the Preview/Test Tab before publishing.
<h4>Data Collection and Excel Export</h4>
All submitted data is securely stored in your WordPress database. Contacts received can be easily categorized into lead status categories and spam and tests can be easily discarded. Add notes on each contact received to keep track.
All contact data received can be filtered, searched, and exported to Excel at any time. You can export all the data or just the data you need. The Advanced Excel Export option allows you to export to a file with ready-to-use filtering options.
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<h4>Developer-Friendly API</h4>
Contact Forms by Cimatti includes an API to assist developers in customizing and adding their own features. WordPress Filters are used to customize forms during generation, to check and validate submitted form values, to execute custom code using sent data, and to add custom tokens for messages. Read the documentation on our site for more information. 
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