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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:
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<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>
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The plugin also supports a simpler one-step submission process when confirmation is not needed.
A sample form with all supported field types is automatically created on first activation, so you can get started right away.
Important: Cache Plugin Compatibility 
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.
CSS Styling 
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.
<h3>Development Concept</h3>
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HTML-First Approach: 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.
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Built for Web Professionals: 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.)
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Minimalist Philosophy: 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.
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<h3>Key Features</h3>
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<li>Complete Form Workflow: Create forms with input screen, error screen, confirmation screen, and completion screen</li>
<li>Flexible Design: Customize each screen with your own HTML</li>
<li>Form Validation: Server-side and client-side validation for each input field (required fields, email format, phone number validation)</li>
<li>Email Notifications: Send confirmation emails to both administrators and users</li>
<li>Security Features: CSRF protection, data sanitization, input validation, and secure data handling</li>
<li>Multiple Field Types: Support for text fields, text areas, checkboxes, radio buttons, select menus, and multi-select menus</li>
<li>Shortcode Support: Easy integration into WordPress pages via shortcodes</li>
<li>Custom HTML: Design your forms with complete HTML freedom</li>
<li>Multi-Form Support: Create and manage multiple forms on a single site</li>
<li>Database Storage: Form data is temporarily stored in the database rather than in sessions or cookies, allowing for unlimited submission data</li>
<li>JavaScript/No-JavaScript Support: Forms work properly even in environments where JavaScript is disabled (e.g., screen readers)</li>
<li>Field Validation: Extensive validation system with customizable error messages</li>
<li>reCAPTCHA v3 Support: Optional Google reCAPTCHA v3 integration for spam protection</li>
<li>Duplicate Submission Prevention: PRG (Post-Redirect-Get) pattern prevents duplicate form submissions on page reload</li>
<li>Security Measures: Protection against common vulnerabilities including CSRF attacks and header injection</li>
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<h3>Usage Guide</h3>
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<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:
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<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>
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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>
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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.
<h3>Supported Input Fields</h3>
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<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>
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<h3>Form Screen Placeholders</h3>
Input Screen: 
* Use <code>[lwsf_value_fieldname]</code> to display previously entered values 
* Use <code>[lwsf_error_fieldname]</code> to display validation error messages 
* Use <code>[lwsf_send]</code> for the submit button
Confirmation Screen: 
* Use <code>[lwsf_confirm_fieldname]</code> to display submitted values 
* Use <code>[lwsf_back]</code> for the back button 
* Use <code>[lwsf_send]</code> for the submit button
Completion Screen: 
* Use <code>[lwsf_field_fieldname]</code> to display submitted values
<h3>Email Settings</h3>
Available placeholders for email templates: 
* <code>[lwsf_field_fieldname]</code> – Display submitted form data 
* <code>[lwsf_site_admin_email]</code> – Display site admin email 
* <code>[lwsf_site_name]</code> – Display site name 
* <code>[lwsf_site_home_url]</code> – Display site URL
<h3>Additional Information</h3>
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For items that allow multiple selections (<code><input type="checkbox"></code>, <code><select multiple></code>), you need to add [] to the name attribute. 
Example:
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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: 
<code><select id="products" name="products[]" multiple size="4"> 
<option value="ProductA">Product A</option> 
<option value="ProductB">Product B</option> 
</select></code></li>
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Works in environments where JavaScript is disabled, such as screen readers
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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>PHP Compatibility: Requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Tested on PHP 7.4 and PHP 8.3.</li>
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<h3>Data Storage and Security</h3>
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<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>
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<h3>Why This Plugin Was Created</h3>
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.
<h3>Future Implementation Plans</h3>
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<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>
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<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
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.
When enabled, user email addresses may be used to send confirmation emails to form submitters.
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.

LW Simple Forms

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

WPZOOM

<h4>Simple & Powerful Contact Form Builder</h4>
The easiest way to create contact forms in WordPress. Build your forms in a dedicated drag-and-drop builder — with spam protection, email notifications, and submission management, no coding required. Then embed them anywhere: as a block, an Elementor widget, or a shortcode.
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<h3>Why Choose WPZOOM Forms?</h3>
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✅ Email Notifications – Get instant alerts when someone submits your contact form 
✅ Form Submissions Dashboard – All entries saved and searchable in WordPress 
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<h3>Free Plugin Features</h3>
Drag-and-Drop Form Builder
Build and manage all your forms from a dedicated WPZOOM Forms section in your dashboard — a fast, standalone interface that’s independent of the block editor. Simply drag fields, arrange layouts, and customize styling, no coding required. Once a form is ready, embed it anywhere via a block, the Elementor widget, or a shortcode.
Block Editor Embed
Drop your form onto any page or post with the WPZOOM Form block. Pick a form, and it’s instantly embedded — no shortcodes to copy.
Ready-to-Use Form Templates
Get started fast with professionally designed templates, including contact, advanced contact, quote request, and feedback forms, plus twenty new layouts for leads, waitlists, demos, audits, events, support, education, real estate, restaurants, and local services.
🛡️ Advanced Spam Protection
Keep unwanted submissions at bay with multiple protection layers:
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<li>Google reCAPTCHA integration (v2 and v3)</li>
<li>Akismet anti-spam protection</li>
<li>Cloudflare Turnstile integration</li>
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Email Notifications
Receive instant email notifications when users submit your contact form. Stay organized and respond quickly to customer inquiries.
Elementor Widget
Full Elementor integration with a dedicated widget. Embed and style your contact forms directly in Elementor – no shortcodes needed.
Shortcode Support
Display forms anywhere on your website with simple shortcodes. Works with any theme, page builder, or widget area. Perfect for Classic Editor users.
Date Picker Field
Create booking forms, reservation systems, and event registrations with our versatile date picker. Perfect for restaurants, hotels, service providers, and appointment-based businesses.
Submission Management
All form submissions are safely stored in your WordPress dashboard. Search, filter, and export submissions with ease. Never lose important leads or customer information.
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<h3>🌟 PRO Features Include:</h3>
🤖 AI Form Generator
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Custom Email Notifications
Design beautiful, branded notification emails with our visual editor. Add dynamic field tags, customize layouts, and create professional emails that match your brand. No more generic, plain-text notifications.
AJAX Form Submissions
Eliminate page reloads for a seamless user experience. Users submit forms and see instant confirmation messages without leaving the page. Higher conversion rates and better user satisfaction guaranteed.
📎 File Upload Fields
Accept PDF documents and images directly through your forms. Perfect for:
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<li>Job applications (resumes, cover letters)</li>
<li>Project briefs and client documentation</li>
<li>Media submissions and portfolios</li>
<li>Support ticket attachments</li>
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🕐 Time Picker Field
Add time selection to your forms with a customizable time picker. Supports 12-hour and 24-hour formats with configurable minute intervals – ideal for appointment and booking forms.
🔒 GDPR Consent Field
Stay compliant with privacy regulations by adding a GDPR consent checkbox to your forms. Customize the consent text and link to your privacy policy.
🔗 Hidden Fields
Capture UTM parameters, referrer data, and other metadata automatically. Track where your leads are coming from without cluttering the form.
📥 Import & Export Forms
Transfer forms between websites or create backups with JSON-based import/export. Keep your forms safe and portable across multiple WordPress installations.
📊 Export Submissions to CSV
Download your form submissions as CSV files for reporting, analysis, or migration to other tools.
📋 Duplicate Forms
Clone any existing form with one click. Quickly create variations of your forms without starting from scratch.
🔀 Conditional Logic
Create dynamic forms that adapt based on user input. Show or hide fields depending on previous answers to create personalized form experiences.
🔢 Number Field
Collect numeric data with validation. Perfect for quantity fields, age inputs, budget ranges, and any form requiring number-only entries.
📋 20+ PRO Templates
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<h3>WPZOOM Forms vs Other Contact Form Plugins</h3>
Lightweight & Fast – Unlike bloated alternatives, WPZOOM Forms is performance optimized with efficient database queries.
No Limits – Create unlimited forms and receive unlimited submissions. No artificial restrictions.
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Professional Support – Get help when you need it with our responsive support team and comprehensive documentation.
Regular Updates – Continuous improvements, new features, and compatibility updates ensure your contact forms always work perfectly.
<h3>Additional Resources</h3>
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<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wpzoom-forms/" rel="ugc">Ask a Question</a> – Get support from our team and community</li>
<li><a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/wpzoom/#content-themes" rel="nofollow ugc">Download Free Themes</a> – Complement your forms with beautiful designs</li>
<li><a href="https://www.wpzoom.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">WPZOOM Official Site</a> – See our complete WordPress product lineup</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.wpzoom.com/documentation/wpzoom-forms/" rel="nofollow ugc">Plugin Documentation</a> – Step-by-step guides and tutorials</li>
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WPZOOM Forms – Drag & Drop Contact Form Builder for WordPress


I’ve been using this contact form plugin for a while, and what stands out is how it works directly with the Block Editor. The fields are actual blocks, so building a form feels just like building any other part of a page. It’s straightforward and fits nicely into a block-based workflow.


This plugin keeps things simple.

Drag & drop contact form builder for WordPress. Create contact forms, custom forms, email forms with spam protection. Works with Elementor, shortcodes

LW Simple Forms vs WPZOOM Forms – Drag & Drop Contact Form Builder for WordPress