Ravi Shah

hardikkotak

Ravikumar Patel

harshalmavlers

mitaluplers

Pravin R. Sonawane

Sony Merlin

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.

jkolodziej

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How it works:
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<li>Add the ShelfBuilder block to any page or post</li>
<li>Choose a content type (Posts, Pages, or custom post types)</li>
<li>Pick specific items from a searchable, scrollable list</li>
<li>Drag and drop to arrange them in your preferred order</li>
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