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<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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</ul>
<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>
<ul>
<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.

Syed Balkhi

Jared Atchison

Slava Abakumov

WPForms

<p><strong>Pirate Forms is no longer under active development. We recommend using <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpforms-lite/" rel="friend ugc">WPForms</a> because it is the most beginner-friendly WordPress contact form plugin in the market.</strong></p>
<p>In Sep 2018, <a href="https://wpforms.com/wpforms-has-acquired-pirate-forms/" rel="friend nofollow ugc">Pirate Forms was acquired by WPForms</a>. We’re retiring Pirate Forms in favor of the modern form builder by WPForms, so users can have access to best user experience and more powerful WordPress form features.</p>
<p>Stay in touch with your visitors very easily. Pirate Contact Forms offers you a great and friendly contact form for your website.<br />
This is an easy-to-use WordPress contact form with captcha plugin. To create a contact form you just need to use the [pirate_forms] shortcode or use the WordPress contact form widget.</p>
<blockquote>
<p><strong>Time-saving features available in the FULL WPForms version:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Unlimited Forms</li>
<li>Email Marketing Integrations (MailChimp, AWeber, Constant Contact, and more)</li>
<li>Payment Integrations (PayPal and Stripe)</li>
<li>Surveys & Polls Addon</li>
<li>Conditional Logic</li>
<li>User Registration, Geo-location, File Uploads, Multi-Page Forms, and a whole lot more.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><a href="https://wpforms.com/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pirateformslite" title="WPForms" rel="friend nofollow ugc">Learn more about WPForms Pro</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Why use our responsive WordPress Contact Form:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>It’s easy to use</li>
</ul>
<p>This Contact Form 7 or any form builder alternative is very easy to set up. You can quickly create an engaging contact form by using a shortcode and copying it where you want it to appear.</p>
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<li>It’s fully customizable</li>
</ul>
<p>This WordPress Contact Form plugin allows you to customize everything you want. You can change the field labels and decide what message to tell your visitors when an error shows up. You can also decide which fields are required and which are not.</p>
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<li>Provides reCaptcha</li>
</ul>
<p>Avoid spam messages and make sure the e-mails you receive are entirely addressed to you.</p>
<ul>
<li>Comes with SMTP</li>
</ul>
<p>Pirate Form comes with basic SMTP options, so you won’t miss any email from your visitors. The messages will be safely delivered from the source to your personal e-mail address.</p>
<p>However for a more reliable SMTP solution, we recommend using <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-mail-smtp/" rel="ugc">WP Mail SMTP by WPForms</a> which is the most popular WordPress SMTP solution being used by over 1 million websites.</p>
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<li>Stores contacts in special databases</li>
</ul>
<p>You can keep all the contacts in an archive by saving their e-mail addresses. Pirate Contact Form allows you to do that by providing contact databases.</p>
<p>A simple to use contact form plugin for creating a clean contact form using the [pirate_forms] shortcode or the ‘Pirate Forms’ form widget.</p>
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<li>Provides option to allow submitting the form using AJAX</li>
</ul>
<p>Standard contact forms work just fine, but you can make them nicer by using AJAX to submit the form data in the background.</p>
<p>Pirate Forms allows you to take advantage of this great feature using the [pirate_forms ajax=”yes”] shortcode or the ‘Submit form using Ajax’ option in the Pirate Forms widget.</p>
<ul>
<li>What PirateForms isn’t for now</li>
</ul>
<p>This is not a form maker or drag & drop builder plugin nor “the best contact form plugin”. You cannot add new fields or create multiple forms (subscription forms, payment, order, feedback or quote) with Pirate Forms.</p>
<p>This is why we recommend using <a href="https://wpforms.com/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pirateformslite" title="WPForms" rel="friend nofollow ugc">WPForms</a> which is the most beginner friendly drag & drop WordPress form builder in the market.</p>
<p><strong>Pirate Forms is no longer under active development</strong></p>
<p>Pirate Forms is no longer under active development. We recommend using <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpforms-lite/" rel="friend ugc">WPForms</a> because it is the most beginner-friendly WordPress contact form plugin in the market.</p>
<p>In Sep 2018, <a href="https://wpforms.com/wpforms-has-acquired-pirate-forms/" rel="friend nofollow ugc">Pirate Forms was acquired by WPForms</a>. We’re retiring Pirate Forms in favor of the moden form builder by WPForms, so users can have access to best user experience and more powerful WordPress form features.</p>
<h4>What’s Next</h4>
<p>You may also want to consider checking out our other projects:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wpforms.com/" title="WPForms" rel="friend nofollow ugc">WPForms</a> – Best WordPress Contact Form Plugin</li>
<li><a href="https://optinmonster.com/" title="OptinMonster" rel="friend nofollow ugc">OptinMonster</a> – Get More Email Subscribers</li>
<li><a href="https://www.monsterinsights.com/" title="MonsterInsights" rel="friend nofollow ugc">MonsterInsights</a> – Best Google Analytics Plugin for WordPress</li>
</ul>
<p>Visit <a href="http://www.wpbeginner.com/" title="WPBeginner" rel="friend nofollow ugc">WPBeginner</a> to learn from our <a href="http://www.wpbeginner.com/category/wp-tutorials/" title="WordPress Tutorials" rel="friend nofollow ugc">WordPress Tutorials</a> and find out about other <a href="http://www.wpbeginner.com/category/plugins/" title="Best WordPress Plugins" rel="friend nofollow ugc">best WordPress plugins</a>, <a href="http://www.wpbeginner.com/wordpress-hosting/" rel="friend nofollow ugc">best WordPress hosting solutions</a>, and see our step by step guide on <a href="https://www.wpbeginner.com/start-a-wordpress-blog/" rel="friend nofollow ugc">how to start a blog</a>.</p>
<h3>Notes</h3>
<p><strong>Pirate Forms was acquired by WPForms and is no longer being actively maintained.</strong></p>
<p>WPForms is absolutely, positively the most <a href="https://wpforms.com/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion" title="Best WordPress contact form plugin" rel="friend nofollow ugc">beginner friendly WordPress contact form plugin</a> on the market. It is both easy and powerful.</p>
<p>We took the pain out of creating online forms and made it easy. Check out all <a href="https://wpforms.com/features/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion" rel="friend nofollow ugc">WPForms features</a>.</p>
<p>Also, I’m the founder of <a href="http://www.wpbeginner.com/" rel="friend nofollow ugc">WPBeginner</a>, the largest WordPress resource site for beginners. It was a huge priority for me to make a WordPress contact form plugin that beginners can use without any training.</p>
<p>I feel that we have done that here. I hope you enjoy using WPForms.</p>
<p>Thank you</p>
<p>Syed Balkhi</p>


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