LHAS

<p>LW Simple Forms is a versatile WordPress form plugin that allows you to create customizable forms. It supports the Japanese-style workflow of a complete form submission process:</p>
<ol>
<li>Input screen – Users enter their information</li>
<li>Confirmation screen – Users review their input before submitting</li>
<li>Completion screen – Thank you message after successful submission</li>
</ol>
<p>The plugin also supports a simpler one-step submission process when confirmation is not needed.</p>
<p>A sample form with all supported field types is automatically created on first activation, so you can get started right away.</p>
<p><strong>Important: Cache Plugin Compatibility</strong><br />
If you are using a caching plugin (e.g., WP Super Cache, W3 Total Cache, WP Total Cache, LiteSpeed Cache) or a CDN (e.g., Cloudflare), form submissions may not work correctly because cached pages do not process POST data. Please exclude the form page URLs (input, confirmation, completion, error) from caching.</p>
<p><strong>CSS Styling</strong><br />
This plugin does not include any frontend CSS for form display. You are expected to style the forms using your own theme’s stylesheet. HTML/CSS samples are available for reference on the plugin’s website.</p>
<h3>Development Concept</h3>
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<p><strong>HTML-First Approach</strong>: This plugin is designed to faithfully reproduce your designed HTML forms, confirmation screens, and error screens without forcing you to adapt to plugin limitations. The forms conform to your design, not the other way around.</p>
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<p><strong>Built for Web Professionals</strong>: LW Simple Forms does not provide CSS or HTML templates for the frontend. It’s specifically created for web designers and developers who already have designed their form screens and need a way to implement the functionality. (HTML/CSS samples are available for reference.)</p>
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<p><strong>Minimalist Philosophy</strong>: This plugin intentionally maintains a minimalist approach, focusing on core functionality rather than excessive features. We prioritize site speed and minimal data usage to keep your websites running efficiently.</p>
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<h3>Key Features</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Complete Form Workflow</strong>: Create forms with input screen, error screen, confirmation screen, and completion screen</li>
<li><strong>Flexible Design</strong>: Customize each screen with your own HTML</li>
<li><strong>Form Validation</strong>: Server-side and client-side validation for each input field (required fields, email format, phone number validation)</li>
<li><strong>Email Notifications</strong>: Send confirmation emails to both administrators and users</li>
<li><strong>Security Features</strong>: CSRF protection, data sanitization, input validation, and secure data handling</li>
<li><strong>Multiple Field Types</strong>: Support for text fields, text areas, checkboxes, radio buttons, select menus, and multi-select menus</li>
<li><strong>Shortcode Support</strong>: Easy integration into WordPress pages via shortcodes</li>
<li><strong>Custom HTML</strong>: Design your forms with complete HTML freedom</li>
<li><strong>Multi-Form Support</strong>: Create and manage multiple forms on a single site</li>
<li><strong>Database Storage</strong>: Form data is temporarily stored in the database rather than in sessions or cookies, allowing for unlimited submission data</li>
<li><strong>JavaScript/No-JavaScript Support</strong>: Forms work properly even in environments where JavaScript is disabled (e.g., screen readers)</li>
<li><strong>Field Validation</strong>: Extensive validation system with customizable error messages</li>
<li><strong>reCAPTCHA v3 Support</strong>: Optional Google reCAPTCHA v3 integration for spam protection</li>
<li><strong>Duplicate Submission Prevention</strong>: PRG (Post-Redirect-Get) pattern prevents duplicate form submissions on page reload</li>
<li><strong>Security Measures</strong>: Protection against common vulnerabilities including CSRF attacks and header injection</li>
</ul>
<h3>Usage Guide</h3>
<ol>
<li>Design and create the HTML for input screen, confirmation screen, and completion screen</li>
<li>Register each screen as a WordPress page</li>
<li>Create a new form from “Forms” in the WordPress admin panel</li>
<li>Configure each section. You can configure the following:
<ul>
<li>HTML for each screen (input, confirmation, completion)</li>
<li>URL for each screen</li>
<li>Administrator email settings</li>
<li>User email settings</li>
<li>Validation settings (required fields, email format, phone number validation)</li>
</ul>
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<li>Use the “Parse HTML” button to automatically extract form fields from your input screen HTML</li>
<li>Add the appropriate shortcodes to your pages</li>
<li>Test the form operation before going live</li>
</ol>
<p>Note: This plugin is designed to give you maximum freedom in writing form HTML, so you need to write the HTML for your form pages yourself. The plugin does not provide CSS or images for form display. HTML samples are available for reference.</p>
<h3>Supported Input Fields</h3>
<ul>
<li><code><input type="text"></code></li>
<li><code><input type="tel"></code></li>
<li><code><input type="email"></code></li>
<li><code><input type="radio"></code></li>
<li><code><input type="checkbox"></code></li>
<li><code><textarea></code></li>
<li><code><select></code></li>
<li><code><select multiple></code></li>
</ul>
<h3>Form Screen Placeholders</h3>
<p><strong>Input Screen:</strong><br />
* Use <code>[lwsf_value_fieldname]</code> to display previously entered values<br />
* Use <code>[lwsf_error_fieldname]</code> to display validation error messages<br />
* Use <code>[lwsf_send]</code> for the submit button</p>
<p><strong>Confirmation Screen:</strong><br />
* Use <code>[lwsf_confirm_fieldname]</code> to display submitted values<br />
* Use <code>[lwsf_back]</code> for the back button<br />
* Use <code>[lwsf_send]</code> for the submit button</p>
<p><strong>Completion Screen:</strong><br />
* Use <code>[lwsf_field_fieldname]</code> to display submitted values</p>
<h3>Email Settings</h3>
<p><strong>Available placeholders for email templates:</strong><br />
* <code>[lwsf_field_fieldname]</code> – Display submitted form data<br />
* <code>[lwsf_site_admin_email]</code> – Display site admin email<br />
* <code>[lwsf_site_name]</code> – Display site name<br />
* <code>[lwsf_site_home_url]</code> – Display site URL</p>
<h3>Additional Information</h3>
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<p>For items that allow multiple selections (<code><input type="checkbox"></code>, <code><select multiple></code>), you need to add [] to the name attribute.<br />
Example:</p>
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<li>For checkboxes: <code><input type="checkbox" name="services[]" value="ServiceA"> Service A <input type="checkbox" name="services[]" value="ServiceB"> Service B</code></li>
<li>For select multiple:<br />
<code><select id="products" name="products[]" multiple size="4"><br />
<option value="ProductA">Product A</option><br />
<option value="ProductB">Product B</option><br />
</select></code></li>
</ul>
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<p>Works in environments where JavaScript is disabled, such as screen readers</p>
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<li>The outputted source code uses entity references for security measures and stable operation</li>
<li>Includes Japanese language files (UTF-8 only)</li>
<li>Avoids using reserved WordPress query variable names for form fields to prevent conflicts</li>
<li><strong>PHP Compatibility</strong>: Requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Tested on PHP 7.4 and PHP 8.3.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Data Storage and Security</h3>
<ul>
<li>Form submissions are temporarily stored in the WordPress database (prefix_lwsf_form_data table)</li>
<li>Data is automatically cleaned up after 1 hour</li>
<li>All user inputs are sanitized before processing</li>
<li>CSRF protection is implemented on all form submissions</li>
<li>Email headers are validated to prevent header injection</li>
</ul>
<h3>Why This Plugin Was Created</h3>
<p>This plugin was created because MW WP Form, which had been used for client work for many years, ended development. There was a need for a form plugin with confirmation screens that operated cleanly. The plugin was created primarily for web development work, and we thought many web development companies might have similar needs.</p>
<h3>Future Implementation Plans</h3>
<ul>
<li>The ability to change validation error messages</li>
<li>PHP-based validation hooks that operate before and after form submission</li>
<li>Additional validation types (URL, numeric values, custom regex patterns)</li>
<li>Hooks to trigger at important timings such as just before and just after email sending</li>
<li>File upload handling</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
<p>This plugin stores form submission data in the WordPress database (prefix_lwsf_form_data table) for the purpose of displaying confirmation and completion screens. Data is automatically deleted after 1 hour.</p>
<p>When enabled, user email addresses may be used to send confirmation emails to form submitters.</p>
<p>When reCAPTCHA v3 is enabled, form submission data (reCAPTCHA token and user’s IP address) is sent to Google’s reCAPTCHA verification API (https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api/siteverify) for spam detection. Please refer to <a href="https://policies.google.com/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">Google’s Privacy Policy</a> and <a href="https://policies.google.com/terms" rel="nofollow ugc">Terms of Service</a> for details on how Google handles this data. No other data is shared with external services.</p>


LW Simple Forms

A flexible form plugin that implements the flow of input → confirmation → completion screen, while also supporting simple one-step submissions.

Jegstudio

<p>Gutenverse Form is a WordPress form plugin, contact form builder, block form plugin, and booking form builder for the native Block Editor. Create contact forms, booking forms, reservation forms, subscribe forms, lead forms, feedback forms, and custom WordPress forms without code.</p>
<p>Built for the WordPress Block Editor and Site Editor, Gutenverse Form lets you design forms visually using form blocks. Add fields, style each input, manage responsive layouts, collect entries, send email notifications, and build forms that match your website design.</p>
<p>Use Gutenverse Form if you want a lightweight form builder that works inside the editor you already use.</p>
<h4>Build Forms In The Block Editor</h4>
<p>Gutenverse Form helps you create:</p>
<ul>
<li>Contact forms</li>
<li>Booking request forms</li>
<li>Reservation request forms</li>
<li>Newsletter subscribe forms</li>
<li>Lead generation forms</li>
<li>Feedback forms</li>
<li>Registration inquiry forms</li>
<li>Survey and question forms</li>
<li>Custom WordPress forms</li>
<li>WordPress form plugin layouts</li>
<li>Block forms for the WordPress editor</li>
</ul>
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Contact form builder for the WordPress Block Editor</li>
<li>Booking form and reservation form builder</li>
<li>WordPress form plugin workflow inside the Block Editor</li>
<li>Form blocks for visual form building</li>
<li>15+ form blocks and field types</li>
<li>Responsive form editing for desktop, tablet, and mobile</li>
<li>Form entries stored in WordPress</li>
<li>CSV export for form entries</li>
<li>Admin email notifications</li>
<li>User email notifications</li>
<li>reCAPTCHA block for spam protection</li>
<li>GDPR input block</li>
<li>Required field validation</li>
<li>Email, phone, number, date, select, checkbox, radio, and text fields</li>
<li>Global color and typography controls</li>
<li>Styling controls for spacing, background, border, notice messages, and input design</li>
<li>Block management to enable or disable unused blocks</li>
<li>Lightweight form builder workflow inside WordPress</li>
</ul>
<h4>Included Form Blocks</h4>
<p>Gutenverse Form includes the blocks needed to build simple and advanced WordPress forms directly in the Block Editor.</p>
<p>Free form blocks:</p>
<ul>
<li>Form Builder</li>
<li>Text Input</li>
<li>Email Input</li>
<li>Phone Input</li>
<li>Number Input</li>
<li>Date Input</li>
<li>Textarea</li>
<li>Select</li>
<li>Multi Select</li>
<li>Checkbox</li>
<li>Radio</li>
<li>Switch</li>
<li>Submit Button</li>
<li>GDPR Input</li>
<li>reCAPTCHA</li>
</ul>
<p>Layout and design blocks may also be available depending on your Gutenverse setup, including section, container, column, and wrapper blocks.</p>
<h4>Form Builder Use Cases</h4>
<p>Gutenverse Form can be used as a contact form plugin, custom form builder, block form plugin, and WordPress form builder.</p>
<p>Common use cases include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Add a contact form to a business website</li>
<li>Create a booking request form for services</li>
<li>Create a reservation request form for restaurants, hotels, or events</li>
<li>Add a subscribe form to collect email leads</li>
<li>Build a feedback form for customers</li>
<li>Collect inquiries from landing pages</li>
<li>Create responsive forms for block themes</li>
<li>Build forms inside the WordPress Site Editor</li>
</ul>
<h4>Design And Responsive Controls</h4>
<p>Design forms visually without leaving the WordPress editor. Gutenverse Form includes controls for labels, placeholders, spacing, borders, backgrounds, colors, typography, validation notices, and responsive breakpoints.</p>
<p>You can style each field so your contact form, booking form, or subscribe form fits the rest of your website.</p>
<h4>Spam Protection And Validation</h4>
<p>Gutenverse Form includes reCAPTCHA support and validation for common field types such as email, phone, number, date, required fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, and select fields.</p>
<h4>Entries And Email Notifications</h4>
<p>Form submissions can be saved as entries in WordPress. You can export entries to CSV and send email notifications to the site admin or the user who submitted the form.</p>
<h4>Pro Features</h4>
<p>Gutenverse Form Pro adds advanced features for more complex forms, including conditional logic, multi-step forms, calculation fields, image radio fields, grouped select fields, payment fields, advanced styling, display conditions, and premium form building features.</p>
<p>Learn more at <a href="https://gutenverse.com/form/" rel="nofollow ugc">Gutenverse Form</a>.</p>
<h3>Use of 3rd-Party Services</h3>
<p>Gutenverse Form may connect to the following third-party services when you enable related features.</p>
<h4>Google reCAPTCHA</h4>
<p>If you add the reCAPTCHA block and configure reCAPTCHA keys, the plugin sends the reCAPTCHA response token to Google for verification. This is used only to validate the form submission and protect forms from spam.</p>
<p>Service endpoint: https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api/siteverify<br />
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy<br />
Terms of Service: https://policies.google.com/terms</p>
<h4>Gutenverse.com</h4>
<p>The Gutenverse dashboard may include optional links, template/library access, documentation, support, or newsletter subscription features from gutenverse.com. Newsletter data is sent only when you manually submit your email address.</p>
<p>Website: https://gutenverse.com/<br />
Terms: https://gutenverse.com/terms-and-conditions/</p>


Gutenverse Form – Contact Form Builder, Block Form & Booking Form

Contact form builder for WordPress: create block forms, booking forms, reservation forms, subscribe forms, and custom forms.

LW Simple Forms vs Gutenverse Form – Contact Form Builder, Block Form & Booking Form