Simple Contact Us Form Widget

A simple form that could be displayed on the sidebars or any part of footer area. It consists of the usual three input fields: name, email and the message. Emails are automatically sent to the WP Admin address.
If you want to, you can also add the form to any post or page by using a shortcode: [gbsimple_contact_us_widget style=”color_filter”].
Available color filters: red, green, blue, white or black.

!Important: In order to use it a a regular widget your theme must be supporting sidebar/footer area.
There are no restrictions to use it a shortcode on any page/post.

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1. Upload plugin to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory (or Install it via WP)
2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress
3. The widget will be available under Appearance -> Widgets -> Simple Contact Us Form Widget
4. Select its style and define a positon (either sidebar or footer) or place it on page/post as a shortcode [gbsimple_contact_us_widget style=”color_filter”] – look for
5. You are done.

For more information and examples visit this website:
https://gregbialowas.com/simple-contact-widget

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2.2.1

[2025-05-29]
– Fixed array vs string issue
– Tested: WordPress 6.8.1, PHP 8.3.14

2.2.0

[2022-06-06]
Updated:
* One extra step to fight off the spam.

2.1.2

[2022-03-23]
Updated:
* Challenge copy.

2.1.1

[2022-03-23]
* Few touches on the version tags.

2.1.0

[2022-02-14]
Updated:
* Validation method to further limit spam possibilities.
* The X1 and X2 characters can be randomized in any order.

2.0.0

[2021-06-05]
Changed:
* Way of presenting challenge string. The user is now asked to re-type X and Y character from the generated string rather than typing a mere number ( the sum of two randomly selected digits )

1.1.2

[2020-03-13]
Updated:
* Operation result is displayed inline.

1.1.1

[2020-03-13]
Added:
* Human Verification added. User is asked to provide a result of an operation randomly generated. After sending email the session is killed and new operation is generated.

1.1.0

[2020-02-12]
Added:
* Option to select colors of the form. Available color filters: red, green, blue, white or black.

1.0.0

[2019-11-13]
* Initial release