{"id":9098,"date":"2020-07-06T15:00:58","date_gmt":"2020-07-06T13:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=9098"},"modified":"2022-02-03T10:16:51","modified_gmt":"2022-02-03T09:16:51","slug":"best-wordpress-form-plugins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/best-wordpress-form-plugins\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Best WordPress Contact Form Plugins"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Contact forms are a medium that ensures people can easily reach you directly from your website. And if you\u2019re serious about making it in any business, staying connected to your audience is key.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Contact form is pretty much a set of specific questions on your website that the visitors should fill out. You may need it to get their feedback on the services you provide or allow them to ask you questions about your brand. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]You may think \u2013 but <strong>with all the social media channels and email, do I need a contact form?<\/strong> [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The thing is, <strong>contact forms are far more practical than emails<\/strong> since they keep prospects on your site. Plus, there\u2019s no risk of having your email box cluttered with spam content. As for social media, well, some people dread it, while others may not feel comfortable with using their social media profiles to contact a stranger. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Most <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/themes-list\/\">premium themes<\/a> come with the contact form already built-in, but if yours doesn\u2019t and you wish to add the form on your own, you can do that by <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-install-a-wordpress-plugin\/\">installing a plugin<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In no particular order, we present to you the 6 best WordPress forms plugins you can use to make yourself reachable at all times:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#gravity-forms\">Gravity Forms<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#formidable\">Formidable<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#wpforms\">WPForms<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#ninja-forms\">Ninja Forms<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#contact-form-7\">Contact Form 7<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#jetpack\">Jetpack<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;70px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"gravity-forms\"><\/a>Gravity Forms<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Gravity-Forms.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gravity Forms\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Gravity-Forms.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Gravity-Forms-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Gravity-Forms-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gravity Forms<\/a> is a premium drag-and-drop plugin and one of the best ones you can use for your site. The prices range from $59 to $259 a year, but this plugin is definitely worth your money.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]There are <strong>more than 30 form fields to choose from<\/strong>, so you can easily create various types of forms, such as contact forms, application forms, surveys, etc. Furthermore, <strong>you have the option to hide or display certain fields depending on the user\u2019s answers in previous fields<\/strong>. This handy feature is called <em><strong>Conditional Logic<\/strong><\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Gravity Forms allows you to <strong>create an unlimited number of forms, build multi-page forms, prevent spam, and much more. It\u2019s also automatically updated<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Like the other plugins we reviewed in this article, Gravity Forms, too, allows you to create unique confirmation and notification messages. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Depending on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pricing plan<\/a> you choose, you can <strong>integrate it with numerous third-party services<\/strong>, including PayPal, Stripe, Authorize.Net, MailChimp, FreshBooks, and many others.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Gravity Forms is an excellent choice because:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;23px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">It\u2019s simple to use due to its drag-and-drop builder<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">It comes with numerous practical integrations<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">There are no limits as to how many forms you can create<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">It allows you to enable conditional logic for a form field<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Updates are automatic.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"formidable\"><\/a>Formidable<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Formidable-Form-Builder.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Formidable\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Formidable-Form-Builder.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Formidable-Form-Builder-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Formidable-Form-Builder-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Discover <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/formidable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Formidable<\/a>, another terrific freemium drag-and-drop plugin.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Three <a href=\"https:\/\/formidableforms.com\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pricing plans<\/a> are available, with the prices ranging from $99.38 to $399.53, but even its free version packs quite a lot of practical features.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The interface of Formidable looks beautiful and neat. There are <strong>multiple pre-built form templates you can start with<\/strong>, such as a simple <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wordpress-rsvp-plugins\/\">RSVP form<\/a>, party invitation RSVP, vendor contact information form, family reunion registration, parental consent, etc. Of course, many more become available if you decide to subscribe to one of the premium plans.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Formidable Lite (the free kind) lets you <strong>add basic fields to your form, decide what should happen upon form submission<\/strong> (you can display the confirmation message, redirect users to an URL, and show them the page content), <strong>set the confirmation message, send emails to users, etc<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The Lite version also comes with a lot of customization options that allow you to style the form to your liking, including form fields, buttons, textual content, and more.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Like most other plugins from our list, Formidable integrates with numerous premium add-ons &#8211; with more than 30 of them, to be exact. <strong>The premium version of the plugin also includes conditional logic, conditional logic notifications, the possibility to schedule forms, track users, create multi-page forms, get statistics, and more<\/strong>. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>You should consider opting for Formidable because:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;23px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Even the free version of the plugin is stacked full with all the features a good contact form needs<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">It packs a rich assortment of predesigned contact form layouts<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">You can block spam simply by adding the reCAPTCHA field to your form<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Styling your form however you please is easy with the Formidable\u2019s editor<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">The premium version includes a myriad of add-ons, conditional logic options, and much more.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"wpforms\"><\/a>WPForms<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Contact-Form-by-WPForms.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"WPForms\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Contact-Form-by-WPForms.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Contact-Form-by-WPForms-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Contact-Form-by-WPForms-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]With over 3 million downloads from the WordPress plugin directory, <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wpforms-lite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WPForms<\/a> is one of the most popular contact form plugins in the world.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Finding your way around it is simple, even if you\u2019re totally new to WordPress. <strong>The interface of this drag-and-drop form builder is clean and uncluttered<\/strong>. Every option comes with a short explanation, so it\u2019s easy to understand what you can use each element for.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]As you start creating your new form, besides giving it a name, <strong>WPForms lets you choose between several form templates<\/strong>, depending on what kind of a form you wish to make. You can go with the blank form and create everything from scratch, but using templates could be a wise decision, especially if you don\u2019t know where to start. Forms are fully customizable, meaning you can add or delete some fields, but also modify them to your liking. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]With WPForms, you have the possibility to send a tailored confirmation message to users once they fill out your contact form. Additionally, you can also send out emails. <strong>Spam messages are automatically blocked<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Another useful option that WPForms provides is the possibility to import contact forms you\u2019ve previously created using some other plugins, such as Contact Form 7, Ninja Forms, etc.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>The downside of using this plugin is that its free version doesn\u2019t pack that many elements<\/strong>. To make it more powerful and feature-rich, you need to install add-ons, but sadly, they\u2019re available only for premium users. The <a href=\"https:\/\/wpforms.com\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">prices for the pro version of WPForms<\/a> at the moment range from $39.50 to $299.50.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]To sum it up, <strong>the benefits of using the WPForms plugin are:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;23px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Ease of use<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Drag-and-drop form builder<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Prebuilt contact form templates<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Blocked spam messages <\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">The possibility of importing contact forms from other contact form plugins<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Its power can be augmented by using premium add-ons <\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;43px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;top-picks-banner&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"ninja-forms\"><\/a>Ninja Forms<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Ninja-Forms-Contact-Form.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Ninja Forms\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Ninja-Forms-Contact-Form.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Ninja-Forms-Contact-Form-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Ninja-Forms-Contact-Form-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/ninja-forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ninja Forms<\/a> is another powerful freemium drag-and-drop plugin. The free version is available from the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WordPress plugin library<\/a>, while the prices for the premium version currently go from $49.50 to $249.50.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The free version of NinjaForms can help you build a contact form that contains quite a few options. You can <strong>insert a myriad of different fields without any limitations whatsoever<\/strong>, including more common ones such as the <em>single checkbox and date<\/em> options, to various user information and form layout fields. <strong>The anti-spam feature is also available<\/strong> and it can be added to each form by setting up a specific question and specifying the correct answer.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>All fields are customizable<\/strong>, meaning you can configure the form to look the way you imagined. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Ninja Forms also comes with the <strong>handy import\/export option, that allows you to move forms and favorite fields from other contact form plugins or WordPress sites<\/strong> (in case you run several of them).<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]However, <strong>to enhance the power of NinjaForms, you need to install premium add-ons<\/strong>. For example, you can enable <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-add-wordpress-paypal-button\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">payments via PayPal<\/a> or Stripe, file uploads, integrate your forms with MailChimp, and more, but all that comes with a price tag.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Overall, <strong>NinjaForms is great because<\/strong>:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;23px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">It comes with the drag-and-drop form builder<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">There are no limitations regarding form fields you can use<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">All fields are customizable<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">It features the import\/export form and favorite field option <\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">There\u2019s a plethora of premium add-ons you can add to your form<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"contact-form-7\"><\/a>Contact Form 7<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Contact-Form-7.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Contact Form 7\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Contact-Form-7.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Contact-Form-7-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Contact-Form-7-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/contact-form-7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contact Form 7<\/a> is an immensely used contact form plugin that currently counts over 5 million active installs. It\u2019s <strong>completely free, with no premium plans available<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]This is an <strong>HTML-tags-based plugin<\/strong>, so you have to be somewhat careful not to mess up the structure of the form. You can insert a bunch of different fields such as the ones that require the user\u2019s email address and phone number, insert a date, add a quiz, and much more.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Contact Form 7 also allows you to <strong>send emails to users and customize multiple notification messages<\/strong>. At the moment, there are 22 different messages you can use in various situations, e.g. when a user uploads a file that\u2019s too large or when their phone number is invalid, etc.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>The downside to using this plugin is that the forms don\u2019t look as modern as they do when using other plugins from the list<\/strong>. But the good thing is that, if you know how to code, you can modify the form\u2019s appearance however you wish and even add some additional fields to it.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>The benefits of using Contact Form 7 are<\/strong>:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;23px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">You don\u2019t have to spend a dime to use it<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Lots of predefined HTML tags are available<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">You can modify existing fields and add new ones if you know how to code<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Support links and FAQs can be accessed from the WordPress dashboard.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"jetpack\"><\/a>Jetpack<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Jetpack-Plugin.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Jetpack Plugin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Jetpack-Plugin.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Jetpack-Plugin-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Jetpack-Plugin-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Did you know that <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/jetpack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jetpack<\/a>, the powerful security and performance plugin from Automattic, also comes with a <strong>sleek and free contact form module<\/strong>?[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Jetpack\u2019s contact form works a bit differently than other plugins on the list. To build a form, you should head straight to the page or post to which you wish to add the form, and simply select the<em> <strong>Add Contact Form<\/strong><\/em> option if you\u2019re using the Classic Editor (it\u2019s right next to the<em> Add Media<\/em> button) or a <em><strong>Form Block<\/strong><\/em> in Gutenberg. Then you\u2019ll see the list of all available form fields.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The form fields Jetpack comes with are quite basic and include name, email address, date, checkbox, multi-line text, etc. But, <strong>that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t insert additional blocks in the Form block or do some editing in CSS (in case you\u2019re using the Classic Editor) to add more fields to your form<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]When a user submits a form, you can decide whether they\u2019ll get a confirmation message, see a summary of the form they\u2019ve submitted, or redirect them to your website or elsewhere. Each time you receive a contact form, you\u2019ll get an email notification.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you\u2019re concerned about spam, it\u2019s good to know that Jetpack integrates with <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/akismet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Akismet<\/a>, so you can <strong>easily make every submission spam-free<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>The things that make Jetpack contact form module great are:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;23px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">The process of creating contact forms is simple <\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">When someone submits a form, you get email notifications to an email address of your choice<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">You can edit form fields from your page editor<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">It integrates with Akismet Anti-Spam plugin<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\">Which Contact Form Plugin Should You Use?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]When it comes to deciding which WordPress forms plugin to use, first and foremost, <strong>it\u2019s important to consider how complex you want your form to be<\/strong>. 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