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1 -=== Formidable Forms - Contact Form Plugin, Survey, Quiz, Payment, Calculator Form & Custom Form Builder ===
2 -Plugin Name: Formidable Forms - Contact Form, Survey & Quiz Form Builder for WordPress
1 +=== Formidable Forms - WordPress Form Builder for Contact Forms, Calculators, Quizzes & More ===
3 2 Contributors: formidableforms, sswells, srwells
4 -Tags: forms, form builder, survey, payment form, custom form, contact form, form maker, form creator, paypal, stripe, stripe form, quote form, contact button, form manager, free, survey form, email subscription, donation form, user registration form, wordpress registration, feedback form, contact form plugin, wordpress form plugin, lead form, registration form, contact form builder
3 +Tags: forms, form builder, custom form, contact form, payment form
5 4 Requires at least: 6.3
6 -Tested up to: 6.9
5 +Tested up to: 7.1
7 6 Requires PHP: 7.0
8 -Stable tag: 6.26
7 +Stable tag: 6.35
9 8
10 -The most advanced WordPress forms plugin. Go beyond contact forms with our drag and drop form builder for surveys, quizzes, and more.
9 +The most powerful drag and drop WordPress form builder for contact forms, payment forms, calculators, quizzes, surveys, and data-driven applications.
11 10
12 11 == Description ==
13 12
14 -== Unleash the Most Powerful WordPress Form Builder Plugin on the Market ==
15 -Discover [Formidable Forms](https://formidableforms.com/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion), the trailblazing solution-centric WordPress form plugin, crafted to revolutionize form creation. Our intuitive drag-and-drop interface enables you to effortlessly design online forms like surveys, polls, quizzes, registration, payment, lead, email forms, and calculator forms - the possibilities are boundless.
13 +== The Most Powerful WordPress Form Builder Plugin ==
16 14
17 -https://youtu.be/7X2BqhRsXcg
15 +[Formidable Forms](https://formidableforms.com/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) is the most powerful drag and drop form builder for WordPress. Easily add contact forms, payment forms, survey forms, quiz forms, calculator forms, registration forms, custom forms, data tables, and complete web applications to your website, without any code.
18 16
19 -[Watch the video overview for the Formidable form, calculator, and quiz builder](https://youtu.be/7X2BqhRsXcg)
17 +Whether you're a beginner creating your first contact form or a developer building a complex member directory or data-driven application, Formidable Forms scales with you.
20 18
21 -At Formidable, we prioritize unparalleled limit-breaking. We challenge conventional boundaries unlike any other WP form maker plugin, providing you with the tools to rapidly construct intricate custom forms and applications.
19 +Stop paying for a single-purpose contact form plugin. With Formidable's drag and drop form builder, one plugin replaces five, so you can build forms, collect payments, run surveys, grade quizzes, generate online calculators, and build web apps, all inside WordPress without writing a single line of code.
22 20
23 -We're obsessed with efficiency. Formidable is fine-tuned for outstanding speed and optimal server performance, making it one of the FASTEST WordPress form builders available today.
21 +https://youtu.be/7X2BqhRsXcg
24 22
25 -You can start with pre-built templates or create totally custom forms from scratch. All with an easy-to-use drag and drop form maker interface.
23 +[Watch the video overview for the Formidable form builder, calculator, and quiz builder](https://youtu.be/7X2BqhRsXcg)
26 24
27 -> <strong>Formidable Pro</strong>
28 -> This plugin is the free version of Formidable Pro with advanced options like an email subscription form, multi-page form, file upload form, quiz grading, or a smart form with conditional logic. Stack on repeater fields, payment integrations, form templates, relationships, and cascading dropdown fields. Don't forget the calculated fields, front-end form editing, and powerful web application builder.
25 +> <strong>Formidable Pro - The Ultimate WordPress Forms Plugin</strong>
26 +> This plugin is the free version of Formidable Pro, which unlocks email subscription forms, multi-page forms, file upload forms, quiz grading, and conditional logic. Add repeater fields, payment integrations with Stripe and PayPal, cascading dropdown fields, calculated fields, front-end form editing, the AI form builder, and the powerful web application builder.
29 27 >
30 -> Formidable Pro transcends traditional contact form plugins. [Upgrade to the most sophisticated premium WordPress forms plugin now!](https://formidableforms.com/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion)
28 +> Formidable Pro is more than a contact form plugin. It's a complete platform for building smart forms and web applications. [Upgrade to the most advanced premium WordPress form builder now!](https://formidableforms.com/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion)
31 29 >
32 30 > Or start with the [Lite vs Pro comparison](https://formidableforms.com/knowledgebase/what-is-the-difference-between-the-lite-free-and-pro-version/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion).
33 31
34 -Embrace the limitless possibilities for crafting a lead form, poll, subscription form, request a quote form, payment form, user registration form, and beyond. Dubbed the Swiss Army Knife of WordPress, Formidable integrates seamlessly into your tech ecosystem.
32 +== Drag and Drop Form Builder for Every Type of WordPress Form ==
35 33
36 -== Effortless Drag & Drop Form Maker ==
34 +Formidable's [drag and drop form maker](https://formidableforms.com/features/drag-drop-form-builder/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) makes it fast to create any form you can imagine. Start from one of [300+ pre-built form templates](https://formidableforms.com/form-templates/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion), design a completely custom form from scratch, or describe what you need and let the AI form builder generate it for you in seconds. Build a simple contact form in minutes, or layer in conditional logic, [multi-step pages](https://formidableforms.com/features/wordpress-multi-step-form/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion), and calculated fields to create sophisticated registration forms, quote forms, and price [calculator forms](https://formidableforms.com/wordpress-calculator-plugin/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion). The form builder is optimized for outstanding speed and server performance, making it one of the fastest WordPress form plugins available.
37 35
38 -Harness the power of Formidable's drag and drop form creator, equipped with essential fields for crafting solution-oriented WP forms fast. Build unlimited quiz forms, price calculators, and more with ease.
36 +Unlimited forms are included in the free version, and every form you build is mobile-responsive out of the box. Whether visitors land on your site via desktop, tablet, or phone, your contact forms, survey forms, and payment forms look great and work flawlessly on every device. No other drag and drop form builder for WordPress gives you this depth of functionality starting from the free tier.
39 37
40 -== Robust Entry Management for Free Web Forms ==
38 +== Entry Management for Your Free WordPress Contact Forms ==
41 39
42 -Safeguard leads with entries stored directly in your WordPress database, accessible from the form creator back-end, ensuring no lead is lost. Our **GDPR-friendly** form generator offers options to toggle features like IP tracking, saving submissions, or GDPR consent fields.
40 +Every form submission is stored securely in your WordPress database, so no lead is ever lost. Access entries from the form builder back-end, export to CSV for use in Excel or any other platform, and import leads directly to services like Mailchimp. Formidable is fully GDPR-friendly, giving you controls for IP tracking, saving submissions, and adding GDPR consent fields to any form.
43 41
44 -Importing leads to services like Mailchimp is straightforward. Just export leads to CSV for use in Excel or any platform.
42 +Automate follow-up with customizable email notifications and autoresponders. Set up redirect rules or success messages to guide visitors after form submission. From your first contact form to advanced payment forms and registration forms, every detail of the post-submission experience is in your hands. Built-in [invisible SPAM protection](https://formidableforms.com/features/invisible-spam-protection/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) keeps your entries clean from bots and spam submissions.
45 43
46 -Enhance user experience with customizable email notifications, autoresponders, success messages, or redirects.
44 +== The Only Form Builder Plugin with an Advanced Visual Form Styler ==
47 45
48 -== The Only Form Maker Plugin with an Advanced Styler ==
46 +Formidable is the only WordPress form builder with a built-in [visual style creator](https://formidableforms.com/features/wordpress-visual-form-styler/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion). Match your contact forms, survey forms, and payment forms to your brand in just a few clicks, no custom CSS required. Adjust colors, fonts, layouts, and field styles to create online forms that blend seamlessly with any WordPress theme. For agencies and developers, the visual form styler means you can deliver beautiful, on-brand forms for every client without touching a line of code.
49 47
50 -Elevate website forms with Formidable's built-in styler. Tailor the custom form appearance to flawlessly blend with the site's design in just a few clicks. Embrace the ease of transforming online forms to reflect your brand’s essence.
48 +== Build Smart Survey Forms and Generate Insightful Reports ==
51 49
52 -== Craft Smart Surveys & Generate Insightful Reports ==
50 +With [Formidable Pro](https://formidableforms.com/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion), you get survey tools that rival SurveyMonkey, without the monthly subscription cost. Build survey forms and poll forms with Net Promoter Score (NPS) fields, Likert scales, star ratings, and image choices. Analyze survey results instantly and display beautiful graphs and charts directly on your WordPress pages and posts. Formidable's survey form builder makes it simple to gather data, understand it, and act on it, all inside WordPress.
53 51
54 -With Formidable Pro, access survey tools rivaling Survey Monkey — minus the hefty price tag. Design impactful poll forms featuring Net Promoter Scores (NPS), Likert scales, star ratings, and image choices with unparalleled simplicity.
52 +== Advanced WordPress Registration Forms for Teams and Events ==
55 53
56 -Unlock the power of your data through easy analysis and beautiful reports. Visualize poll, quiz, and order form data through engaging graphs and reports, ready to interpret or tailor to your needs. Display these insights to visitors by embedding graphs in posts or pages.
54 +Formidable goes far beyond basic contact form functionality. The [repeater field](https://formidableforms.com/features/dynamically-add-form-fields/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) makes it easy to build comprehensive registration forms for sports teams, events, retreats, courses, and membership sites. Robust marketing integrations and API connections let you funnel registration data to your CRM, email platform, or any other tool in your stack automatically. Whether you're building an event registration form or a complex multi-step membership application, the form builder handles it.
57 55
58 -== Enjoyable Creation of Advanced WordPress Registration Forms ==
56 +== Payment Forms with Stripe, PayPal, Square, and More ==
59 57
60 -Formidable transcends typical contact form plugin functionality by offering options like the repeater field, ideal for crafting comprehensive registration forms for sports teams, events, or retreats. Enhanced by robust marketing integrations and APIs, effortlessly funnel data wherever it serves you best.
58 +Accept credit card payments, subscriptions, and donations directly through your WordPress forms. Formidable integrates with leading payment gateways including Stripe, PayPal, Square, and Authorize.net. Set up a donation form, product order form, event registration payment form, or service booking payment form in minutes. WooCommerce store owners can build custom product configurator forms with dynamic pricing and calculation fields that feed directly into the WooCommerce cart.
61 59
62 -== Seamless Payments and Credit Card Processing ==
60 +Stripe payment forms are available in the free version, supporting ACH, Cash App, Klarna, iDeal, and more. A transaction fee applies without a Pro license. For in-person events and hybrid businesses, payment forms can be set up for cash, manual payment recording, and on-site collection, giving you complete flexibility for online and in-person transactions.
63 61
64 -Introducing sophisticated payment forms, donation forms, and other credit card forms is fast with integrations with leading payment services like PayPal, Stripe, Square, and Authorize.net. A custom WooCommerce form with custom fields is straightforward, ensuring your eCommerce solutions are as versatile as they are powerful.
62 +== Build Data-Driven Web Applications with Formidable Views ==
65 63
66 -== Data-Driven Web Applications Made Easy ==
64 +Formidable Forms is not just a WordPress contact form plugin. It's a complete platform for building web applications. With [Formidable Views](https://formidableforms.com/features/display-form-data-views/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion), you can display submitted form data on the front-end of your WordPress site, creating searchable databases, directories, event calendars, job boards, real estate listings, member directories, and more. No additional plugin required. The form builder and application builder are tightly integrated, so you can go from form to full application without ever leaving WordPress.
67 65
68 -With Formidable Views, unlock the potential to display submitted data on the front-end, enabling dynamic, data-driven web applications including searchable databases. From real estate to job boards, Formidable empowers you to craft comprehensive employment listings, event calendars, business or member directories, timelines, and much more.
66 +== Quiz Forms, Online Calculators, and Calculator Forms ==
69 67
70 -== Elevate Your Online Store with WooCommerce Product Order Forms ==
68 +Formidable's quiz form builder and calculator form builder are industry-leading features that set it apart from every other WordPress form plugin. Build educational assessments, personality quizzes, scored tests, and viral BuzzFeed-style quizzes with ease. For calculator forms and online calculators, the possibilities are endless: mortgage calculators, loan calculators, BMI calculators, price calculators, instant quote calculators, ROI calculators, cost estimators, and more. These interactive calculator forms and online calculators give visitors instant results and give you a powerful lead generation tool. No other drag and drop form builder for WordPress combines quizzes, scored forms, and fully functional online calculators in one free plugin.
71 69
72 -As the only WordPress form creator plugin fully integrated with WooCommerce, Formidable supercharges your online store.
70 +== WordPress User Registration Forms and Profile Forms ==
73 71
74 -Design intricate product order forms with custom calculation fields, effortlessly funneling data into the WooCommerce cart for dynamic pricing options, streamlining the shopping experience for your customers.
72 +For membership sites and community platforms, Formidable offers advanced customization options for WordPress user registration forms and user profile forms. Enable front-end profile editing so users can update their information without ever visiting the WordPress dashboard. From initial contact form to lead form to final payment form, every step of the user journey is covered by Formidable's drag and drop form builder.
75 73
76 -== Innovative Quiz and Calculator Forms ==
74 +== Advanced Fields and Features for High-Converting Forms ==
77 75
78 -Beyond simple order forms, our quiz maker excels in creating engaging web calculators and quiz forms. From educational assessments to viral BuzzFeed-style quizzes, Formidable's robust features facilitate the creation, management, and display of interactive content that captivates and grows your audience.
76 +Formidable's form builder includes everything you need to create professional, high-converting forms. Multi-page forms with progress bars boost completion rates. Save-and-continue lets users finish long forms on their own schedule. [Cascading dropdowns](https://formidableforms.com/features/cascading-dropdown-lookup-field/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion), conditional logic, partial submissions, and invisible spam protection are all included. Calculated fields power your online calculator forms and instant quote forms automatically.
79 77
80 -== Sophisticated WordPress User Registration and Profile Forms ==
78 +For developers and agencies, Formidable is the premier WordPress form builder choice. [Customize form HTML](https://formidableforms.com/features/customize-form-html-wordpress/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) directly (similar to Contact Form 7, but with full drag and drop power on top). Extend with hooks and filters. Build complex data-driven web applications with low overhead. Formidable supports the most sophisticated projects while remaining approachable for beginners building their first contact form.
81 79
82 -For WordPress membership sites, Formidable offers unparalleled customization for user registration and profile forms.
80 +With the AI form builder (Pro), you can describe any form in plain text and have it built for you instantly. Need a multi-step registration form, a quote calculator, or a patient intake form? Just type what you need and the AI generates a fully structured, editable form in seconds. You can also add an AI field directly inside any form to display AI-generated responses based on user input, then include those responses in confirmation messages, email notifications, or [Formidable Views](https://formidableforms.com/features/display-form-data-views/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion). Every form is WCAG-compliant and accessible by default, making your forms usable for all visitors.
83 81
84 -With the front-end editing capabilities of a custom profile form, users can maintain up-to-date profiles, contributing to a cohesive and user-friendly site experience. Each step, from initial lead form to final payment form, enriches the user profile.
82 +https://youtu.be/qkL8rhBRL9s
85 83
86 -== Advanced Fields and Features for Business Growth ==
84 +[How to Build an Instant Quote Form](https://youtu.be/qkL8rhBRL9s)
87 85
88 -Formidable's rich array of features include multi-page forms, save-and-continue options, cascading form fields, conditional logic, partial submissions, and invisible spam protection.
86 +== Full Feature List ==
89 87
90 -With powerful integration options for front-end user post submissions, calculated fields, quizzes, and user flow management, Formidable's form maker stands as an all-in-one solution for form creation and data management, eliminating the need for multiple plugins.
88 +* Drag and Drop Form Builder - Create contact forms, payment forms, survey forms, and more visually
89 +* Calculator Forms - Build mortgage calculators, loan calculators, BMI calculators, price calculators, online quote calculators
90 +* Survey Forms - NPS, Likert scale, star rating, image choice fields for powerful survey forms
91 +* [Multi-Step Forms](https://formidableforms.com/features/wordpress-multi-step-form/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) - Multi-page forms with progress bars and conditional logic
92 +* Payment Forms - Stripe, PayPal, Square, Authorize.net payment form integrations online and in-person
93 +* WooCommerce Form Builder - Custom product forms with dynamic pricing
94 +* [Formidable Views](https://formidableforms.com/features/display-form-data-views/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) - Display form data: directories, job boards, event calendars, real estate listings
95 +* [Form Templates](https://formidableforms.com/form-templates/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) - 300+ pre-built form templates for every use case
96 +* Conditional Logic - Smart forms that show and hide fields dynamically
97 +* [File Upload Form](https://formidableforms.com/features/wordpress-multiple-file-upload-form/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) - Accept documents, photos, and files in any form
98 +* Quiz Form Builder - Scored quizzes, personality quizzes, graded assessments, viral quiz forms
99 +* User Registration Form - WordPress registration and profile forms for membership sites
100 +* [PDF Forms](https://formidableforms.com/features/form-to-pdf-wordpress-plugin/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) - Generate PDFs, certificates, and invoices from form submissions
101 +* [Invisible SPAM Protection](https://formidableforms.com/features/invisible-spam-protection/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) - Honeypot, Akismet, reCAPTCHA, hCaptcha, Cloudflare Turnstile
102 +* [Customize Form HTML](https://formidableforms.com/features/customize-form-html-wordpress/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) - Full control over form HTML like Contact Form 7, plus drag and drop
103 +* [Conversational Forms](https://formidableforms.com/conversational-forms/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) - One-question-at-a-time form experience like Typeform
104 +* [Landing Page Forms](https://formidableforms.com/landing-page-forms/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) - Distraction-free form landing pages
105 +* [Repeater Fields](https://formidableforms.com/features/dynamically-add-form-fields/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) - Add multiple rows of fields in registration and order forms
106 +* [Visual Form Styler](https://formidableforms.com/features/wordpress-visual-form-styler/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) - Brand your forms with colors, fonts, and layouts, no CSS required
107 +* [Cascading Dropdown Fields](https://formidableforms.com/features/cascading-dropdown-lookup-field/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) - Dynamic dependent dropdowns for complex forms
108 +* Digital Signatures - Collect signatures in contract and booking forms
109 +* Front-End Editing - Let users edit their own form submissions without logging in
110 +* WCAG-Compliant Forms - Accessible form builder for all users
111 +* AI Form Builder - Create entire forms from a plain text description in seconds
91 112
92 -== A Developer’s Dream: Extend and Customize with Ease ==
113 +== Payment Forms, Marketing APIs, and Business Integrations ==
93 114
94 -Championed by developers, freelancers, and agencies alike, Formidable is the form creator that's celebrated for its extensibility and flexibility. From custom web app creation to sophisticated form designs, Formidable supports complex projects with low overhead. This makes it the premier choice for professionals looking to push the boundaries of what's possible with WordPress.
115 +Formidable Pro connects your WordPress forms to every major platform in your marketing and business stack. The form builder's integration ecosystem means you never lose a lead or miss a workflow.
95 116
96 -* **Responsive Design**: Formidable guarantees that your WordPress forms will look great and function flawlessly across all devices, thanks to its mobile-responsive design and flexible layout options. Ensure that everyone can use your intake form, consent form on any device.
97 -* **Customization at Your Fingertips**: With the ability to [customize HTML](https://formidableforms.com/features/customize-form-html-wordpress/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) (like Contact Form 7) while retaining the simplicity of drag-and-drop, Formidable offers the perfect balance of power and ease of use.
98 -* **[Invisible SPAM protection](https://formidableforms.com/features/invisible-spam-protection/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion)**: Benefit from invisible, yet effective spam protection techniques, including honeypot, Akismet, captcha forms (Google reCAPTCHA, hCaptcha, Cloudflare Turnstile), and WordPress comment blacklist integration, ensuring your focus remains on genuine interactions.
99 -* **Unmatched Support**: Our world-class support team is dedicated to helping you defy limits, tackling bigger projects, securing more clients, and accelerating your business growth.
117 +**Payment Forms:** Accept online payments with [Stripe Forms](https://formidableforms.com/features/stripe-payments-for-wordpress/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) (one-time or recurring, with ACH, Cash App, Klarna, iDeal support), [PayPal Forms](https://formidableforms.com/features/paypal-wordpress-payments/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) (instant and recurring), and [Authorize.net](https://formidableforms.com/features/authorize-net-payments/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) (one-time payments in order forms and calculator forms). Formidable charges zero transaction fees on all payment forms with a valid license. For in-person payments, cash, and manual payment collection, Formidable's flexible payment form architecture supports hybrid billing workflows.
100 118
101 -Formidable Forms is not just a WordPress form plugin. It's a comprehensive solution aimed at empowering you to create, customize, and extend your WordPress capabilities beyond expectations to defy gravity.
119 +**Email Marketing:** Direct integrations for **Mailchimp**, **Constant Contact**, **AWeber**, **MailPoet**, **ActiveCampaign**, **HubSpot**, **Salesforce**, **GetResponse**, and **Campaign Monitor** make lead collection seamless. Connect any contact form, survey form, or registration form to your email list in minutes.
102 120
103 -== Explore the Ultimate WordPress Form Solution ==
121 +**CRM and Automation:** [Zapier](https://formidableforms.com/features/form-entry-routing-with-zapier/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) integration connects your WordPress contact forms and payment forms to thousands of apps. Use SMS notifications via Twilio, sync data to **Zoho CRM**, **HubSpot CRM**, **Salesforce**, **Highrise**, and more. Automate form-triggered workflows without writing code.
104 122
105 -> Formidable Forms is an awesome professional form builder. There is much to like about Formidable Forms. From the drag and drop interface to the many developer hooks for creating your own custom features, this tool suits the needs for absolute beginners to the most advanced developer and everyone in between.
106 -> Victor Font (Digital Business Strategist)
123 +**WooCommerce Integration:** As the only WordPress form builder plugin fully integrated with WooCommerce, [Formidable lets you build custom WooCommerce product forms](https://formidableforms.com/features/customizable-woocommerce-forms/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) with variable pricing, configuration options, and calculated totals that flow directly into the cart.
107 124
108 -Dive into the endless possibilities with Formidable, the WordPress form builder that goes beyond basic forms. Here's a glimpse of what you can achieve with our feature-packed plugin:
125 +**Multilingual Forms:** Reach a global audience with WPML and Polylang integrations for multilingual WordPress forms.
109 126
110 -* **Effortless Form Building**: Utilize our [drag and drop form maker](https://formidableforms.com/features/drag-drop-form-builder/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) to craft everything from a simple email form to comprehensive quizzes or complex online applications.
111 -* **Data Display and Management**: Other WordPress form plugins only let you collect data. With [Formidable Views](https://formidableforms.com/features/display-form-data-views/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion), showcase data like never before. Create job boards, event calendars, and business directories directly from your form submissions.
112 -* **Advanced File Uploads**: Our [multiple file upload feature](https://formidableforms.com/features/wordpress-multiple-file-upload-form/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) simplifies adding documents, photos, and music to any form, perfect for a job application form or WordPress user profile form.
113 -* **Multi-Step Forms**: Boost conversions with [multi-step forms](https://formidableforms.com/features/wordpress-multi-step-form/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion), complete with progress bars and conditional logic for a streamlined user experience.
114 -* **Intelligent [Calculator Forms](https://formidableforms.com/wordpress-calculator-plugin/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion)**: From mortgage calculators to auto loan calculators and date calculator forms, Formidable offers dynamic solutions for instant quotes and price estimates.
115 -* **Custom Styling**: Match your forms to your brand with our [visual style creator](https://formidableforms.com/features/wordpress-visual-form-styler/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion), enabling personalized colors, fonts, and layouts (including RTL forms) without any coding.
116 -* **User-Generated Content**: Enable front-end post and page submissions, allowing users to contribute content directly through forms. Create an online journaling platform, member directory, classified ads, community recipes, and more.
117 -* **Comprehensive Entry Management**: Manage, display, and edit form entries with ease, offering front-end editing capabilities for a seamless user experience.
118 -* **Integration and Automation**: Sync custom field values with ACF forms (Advanced Custom Fields), automate actions with our Forms API, and enhance communication with email routing and autoresponders.
119 -* **Accessibility and Compliance**: Ensure your forms are accessible to everyone with WCAG compliance, making your website more inclusive.
120 -* **Template Library**: Jumpstart form creation with our [pre-built form templates](https://formidableforms.com/form-templates/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion), catering to a wide range of uses from feedback to event registration forms.
127 +== WordPress Form Builder for Every Industry and Use Case ==
121 128
122 -https://youtu.be/qkL8rhBRL9s
129 +Formidable is the drag and drop form builder of choice across every industry. Small businesses use it for contact forms and lead capture. Financial services companies build loan calculators and quote forms. HR teams and researchers build survey forms. Schools and event coordinators build registration forms. Educators use the quiz form builder for scored assessments. Nonprofits build donation forms. Legal and medical practices use file upload forms for intake. Membership sites use it for user registration forms. Real estate and job sites build front-end directories. Service businesses use it for booking and appointment forms. Agencies and developers choose Formidable because it handles everything from a simple contact form to a complex web application in a single plugin.
123 130
124 -[How to Build an Instant Quote Form](https://youtu.be/qkL8rhBRL9s)
131 +== Formidable Forms Branding Guidelines ==
125 132
126 -Formidable Pro stands as a developer's dream, offering unmatched flexibility and power to create, extend, and customize forms. Whether you're building simple forms or complex data-driven applications, Formidable provides all the tools and features you need to defy limits and elevate your WordPress site.
133 +Formidable Forms may also be referred to as Formidable, Formidable Form Builder, Formidable Pro, or Formidable Views.
127 134
128 -* **Flexible Form Building**: With [repeating fields](https://formidableforms.com/features/dynamically-add-form-fields/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion), [PDF creation](https://formidableforms.com/features/form-to-pdf-wordpress-plugin/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion), digital signatures, [cascading lookup fields](https://formidableforms.com/features/cascading-dropdown-lookup-field/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion), and outcome quiz builder options, crafting dynamic forms is seamless.
129 -* **Intelligent Automation**: Automate form submissions responses with AI (ChatGPT), and engage users with advanced datepickers and dynamic field relationships for a smart and intuitive user experience.
130 -* **Engagement Tools**: Boost interaction with star ratings, password fields with strength meters, and conditional logic.
131 -* **Enhanced User Experience**: Support for partial submissions, [landing pages](https://formidableforms.com/landing-page-forms/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion), comprehensive data visualization with graphs and charts, [conversational forms](https://formidableforms.com/conversational-forms/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) (one question at a time), and survey fields enhance engagement and retention.
132 -* **Accessibility and Control**: Schedule forms, limit entries, and even white-label forms for a personalized admin experience.
135 +== The Best Gravity Forms Alternative, WPForms Alternative, and JotForm Alternative for WordPress ==
133 136
134 -Unleash the full potential of your WordPress site by upgrading to [Formidable Pro](https://formidableforms.com/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion), the ultimate tool for creating smart forms and full web applications.
137 +If you're looking for an advanced WordPress form builder as a Gravity Forms alternative, Formidable Forms delivers more power at a lower price, with a completely free version that Gravity Forms doesn't offer. As a WPForms alternative, Formidable goes deeper: beyond contact forms into calculator forms, web applications, and data-driven front-end displays that WPForms simply can't match. Looking for a JotForm alternative or Typeform alternative that keeps your data on your own server? Formidable is the answer. All form data stays in your WordPress database, not on an external SaaS platform. Formidable is also the top Contact Form 7 alternative for anyone who has outgrown CF7's limited feature set and wants drag and drop power on top. Compared to SurveyMonkey, Formidable Pro delivers professional survey forms, NPS forms, Likert scale fields, and real-time results directly inside WordPress, without a separate subscription. Ninja Forms users looking for more built-in power will find Formidable's form builder offers calculators, Views, and a web application builder that Ninja Forms add-ons can't replicate in a single plugin. Fluent Forms and Forminator users who need advanced calculator forms and a complete data display layer consistently upgrade to Formidable.
135 138
136 -== Enhanced Payment Forms, APIs, and Marketing Integrations ==
137 -
138 -Formidable Pro isn't just a form builder; it's a gateway to optimizing websites with comprehensive integrations. Here's how you can supercharge WordPress forms:
139 -
140 -* **[Stripe Forms](https://formidableforms.com/features/stripe-payments-for-wordpress/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion)**: Facilitate on-site Stripe payments with options for one-time or recurring payment forms and donation forms. Compatible with a wide range of payment methods (including ACH, Cash App, Klarna, iDeal) even in our Lite version.
141 -* **[PayPal Forms](https://formidableforms.com/features/paypal-wordpress-payments/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion)**: Automate instant and recurring payments with PayPal, integrating calculations for seamless transactions.
142 -* **[Authorize.net AIM](https://formidableforms.com/features/authorize-net-payments/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion)**: Process one-time payments in order forms and price calculators.
143 -* **[WooCommerce product configurator](https://formidableforms.com/features/customizable-woocommerce-forms/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion)**: Customize WooCommerce forms with additional fields and variable pricing.
144 -* **Email Marketing Integrations**: Enhance your marketing efforts with direct integrations for **Mailchimp**, **Constant Contact**, **AWeber**, **MailPoet**, **Salesforce**, **ActiveCampaign**, **HubSpot**, and **GetResponse**, streamlining your lead collection and nurturing processes.
145 -* **SMS and CRM**: With **Twilio** for SMS notifications or voting and a host of CRM integrations, staying connected with your audience has never been easier.
146 -* **Multilingual Forms**: Extend your global reach with **WPML** and **Polylang** for multilingual forms.
147 -* **[Zapier](https://formidableforms.com/features/form-entry-routing-with-zapier/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion)**: Unlock endless possibilities by connecting your web forms with over a thousand services for automation that simplifies your workflow.
148 -* **Styling and Modals**: Apply **Bootstrap styling** to your forms for a polished look and leverage **Bootstrap modals** for engaging pop-up content.
149 -
150 -Discover why Formidable Pro is hailed as the most advanced WordPress form plugin available. To access these powerful features and more, [upgrade to Pro](https://formidableforms.com/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) today and redefine what you can achieve with WordPress forms.
151 -
152 139 == Credits ==
153 140 This online form and quiz builder plugin is created by Steve and Steph Wells and the amazing Strategy11 Team with <a href="https://syedbalkhi.com/">Syed Balkhi</a> as an Advisor.
154 141
155 142 == Installation ==
@@ -166,8 +153,12 @@
166 153 3. Field Options and CSS Layout Classes
167 154 4. Field Options for checkbox fields
168 155 5. View, create, edit, and delete entries on the back end from a to-do list, employment application form, and more.
169 156 6. Add a form widget into a sidebar
157 +7. Create a contact form in minutes and start collecting submissions right away.
158 +8. Collect payments by adding a Stripe, PayPal, or Square field directly to your form.
159 +9. Add automatic field calculations to build quote, order, and pricing calculator forms.
160 +10. Display submitted entries on the front end as a searchable directory or listing with Formidable Views.
170 161
171 162 == Frequently Asked Questions ==
172 163 = How do I get started with the best forms for WordPress? =
173 164 The fastest way to build a form is to use the example we built for you. After you activate Formidable, insert [formidable id=contact-form] on the WordPress page of your choice.
@@ -192,9 +183,9 @@
192 183 Combined with our add-ons, Formidable is the most powerful form maker on the market. Here are some types of web forms you can create:
193 184
194 185 * Custom Contact Form
195 186 * Multi-Page Form with progress bar
196 -* Dynamic Form (where fields change based on user’s answers)
187 +* Dynamic Form (where fields change based on user's answers)
197 188 * Request a Quote Form
198 189 * Job Application Form
199 190 * Feedback Surveys
200 191 * Make a Suggestion
@@ -244,9 +235,9 @@
244 235 * Viral Quiz
245 236 * Cosmos Style Quiz
246 237 * Create Your Own Adventure Quiz
247 238
248 -To see more, visit our [Form Template Gallery](https://formidableforms.com/form-templates/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) which has over 175 pre-made templates.
239 +To see more, visit our [Form Template Gallery](https://formidableforms.com/form-templates/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion) which has over 300 pre-made templates.
249 240
250 241 = Can I see any example online calculators? =
251 242 Sure! Here are just a few examples:
252 243 * [Advanced Mortgage Calculator](https://formidableforms.com/form-templates/advanced-mortgage-calculator-form/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liteversion)
@@ -273,8 +264,9 @@
273 264
274 265 Our custom form and quiz builder comes with all the powerful fields that you need to create a solution-focused form, fast!
275 266
276 267 * Single line text - Great for name, phone number, address, and more.
268 +* Name
277 269 * Email
278 270 * Website/URL
279 271 * Paragraph text
280 272 * Checkboxes and radio buttons
@@ -285,8 +277,9 @@
285 277 * User ID
286 278 * HTML block - Great for custom HTML
287 279 * Captcha for Google reCAPTCHA (invisible V2 or checkbox V2, V3), hCaptcha, or Cloudflare Turnstile.
288 280 * GDPR - Great for compliance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
281 +* Address - Power it up with Google address autofill and geolocation with add-ons.
289 282
290 283 Here is a list of our advanced premium fields that will come in handy:
291 284
292 285 * File Upload
@@ -306,10 +299,10 @@
306 299 * Section Heading
307 300 * Page Break
308 301 * Embed Form - Great for reusing the same set of fields in multiple places.
309 302 * Password Field
310 -* Address Field - Power it up with Google address autofill and geolocation.
311 303 * Signature - Great for contracts and booking.
304 +* AI - Display AI-generated responses inside your form using OpenAI. Great for personalized results, recommendations, and dynamic content.
312 305
313 306 Additionally, our Payment fields will help you create a credit card form, donation form, or booking form.
314 307
315 308 * Single Item
@@ -371,51 +364,50 @@
371 364
372 365 See all [Formidable Zapier Integrations](https://zapier.com/apps/formidable/integrations).
373 366
374 367 == Changelog ==
375 -= 6.26 =
376 -* New: Gutenberg blocks now use API version 3. As of WordPress 6.9, a deprecated message would appear for older block API versions.
377 -* New: Styles now include a Custom CSS setting in Quick Settings that can be exported and imported to other sites. The custom CSS is automatically prefixed with the style's class name to prevent conflicts.
378 -* New: Admin pages now use Bootstrap 5 and Popper 2, updated from Bootstrap 4 and Popper 1.
379 -* New: 12 Fields can now be added to a row in the form builder, up from the previous limit of 6.
380 -* New: An htaccess file is now included that prevents access to text files included in this plugin on Apache servers.
381 -* New: The first name field in a form will now automatically include the given-name and family-name autocomplete attributes to improve accessibility and user experience.
382 -* Fix: Field errors were using the input text error color setting incorrectly. This has been reverted to use the error border color setting like it did in older versions.
383 -* Fix: Square would throw a styling error when using a style with comma separated font family options. To prevent this error, the first font is used only.
384 -* Fix: The mobile responsiveness of email styles has been improved.
385 -* Breaking: The minimum required WordPress version is now 6.3. This is because older versions do not support Gutenberg's API version 3.
386 -* Breaking: The deprecated FrmEDD_SL_Plugin_Updater class has been removed.
387 -* Breaking: The deprecated frmFrontForm.visible and frmFrontForm.invisible functions have been removed.
368 += 6.35 =
369 +* Security: More strict sanitizing is now applied to entry key values before it gets used in the HTML of a form.
370 +* Security: The value that records who last saved an entry is now always set from the current user, not allowing for any custom values unless importing.
371 +* New: The shortcodes list now offers show options for more types, and long names are truncated so the list stays readable.
372 +* New: The Processor column on the Payments list page can now be sorted.
373 +* New: A message is now shown on the Payments list page after bulk deleting.
374 +* New: The required email input used for Stripe Link payments will now display a required asterisk like other required inputs.
375 +* New: A new frm_builder_after_field_label hook has been added for adding content after a label in the builder.
376 +* New: A new frm_payment_user_id filter has been added for setting which user a payment belongs to.
377 +* Performance: The builder now loads much faster when there are a lot of fields. Fields loaded with AJAX are now loaded in asynchronous batches.
378 +* Performance: The way the denylist is checked has been optimized, so spam checks are much faster when a large amount of text is submitted.
379 +* Performance: Pricing updates for Stripe payments are now debounced, and are skipped on pages with no payment intents.
380 +* Fix: A subscription would not get cancelled after it reached its Recurring Payment Limit.
381 +* Fix: Payment status actions could run twice for the same Stripe Link payment.
382 +* Fix: Multiple customer objects would get created for Stripe Link recurring payments.
383 +* Fix: Subscription plan details would not update after changing the trial period.
384 +* Fix: A Stripe Link redirect would use the URL from Form settings instead of the URL in the confirmation action that ran.
385 +* Fix: Square payments would not correctly follow conditional logic when two Square actions were used.
386 +* Fix: The wrong amount would get used when verifying a buyer with Square.
387 +* Fix: Connecting and disconnecting Square would go by whichever mode was active instead of the mode that was selected.
388 +* Fix: In Pro, the dropdown on a style card would not populate, leaving no way to delete a style or set one as the default.
389 +* Fix: In Pro, a section added after a partially sized field would move into the previous row after a reload.
390 +* Fix: Adding the frm_first layout class would not start a new row for a group.
391 +* Fix: A field id used in a description would not get switched when a form was duplicated or imported.
392 +* Fix: Creating a field with a missing or invalid options value would raise a PHP warning and store null.
393 +* Fix: The Embeds column would only update when a post was inserted, so it went stale when a page was updated or deleted.
394 +* The old hard coded widths for the frm_grid_2 through frm_grid_10 classes have been removed from the generated stylesheets, helping to reduce the file size of styles used on the front end.
388 395
389 -= 6.25.1 =
390 -* New: The frm_email_message filter now includes email_key in the passed attribute data.
391 -* New: Entries list sort preferences are now saved individually for every form, preventing issues with sort preferences overwriting existing sort preferences in another form.
392 -* New: The entries columns for fields with options that have separate values will now include (value) and (label) so they are easier to tell apart.
393 -* Fix: Turnstile captcha widgets now use a prefixed class name to prevent conflicts with other Turnstile integrations that add a second captcha widget to a form.
394 -* Fix: Actions that trigger based on a Square payment would trigger twice when the Stripe or Authorize.Net add-ons were active.
395 -* Fix: Large email header images used in emails would extend beyond the image container boundaries.
396 -* Fix: The payments list would not properly sort in descending order.
397 -* Fix: Some icons used in the form builder would appear in the incorrect position in Firefox.
398 -* Fix: Captcha labels would incorrectly use the same for attribute when multiple captchas were rendered, causing accessibility issues.
399 -* Fix: In some cases, new fields would get inserted below the submit button unexpectedly after saving and reloading.
396 += 6.34 =
397 +* Security: Additional validation has been added to guarantee that submitted HTML in form data by untrusted users cannot be used for XSS.
398 +* New: Address fields are now included in Lite!
399 +* New: Address field data is included in PayPal Commerce credit card payments when defined in payment action settings to help prevent entries from incorrectly getting flagged as fraudulent.
400 +* New: Buttons on admin pages will now shrink slightly when clicked, to give a more tactile response.
401 +* Fix: Additional checks have been added to make sure that pages will not result in 404 errors when Gated Content actions are not actually defined for the page. In addition, when a custom permission is used for handling access to a private page, the custom permission is properly checked for.
402 +* Fix: Captcha field labels no longer use labels to prevent orphaned label issues since the label cannot reference the input in an iframe.
403 +* Fix: A JS error would occur when removing the last layout class from a field.
404 +* Fix: The JS spam token would get added to a form multiple times when multiple forms were on a page.
400 405
401 -= 6.25 =
402 -* New: Style settings have been added to Email actions.
403 -* New: reCAPTCHA and Turnstile now support a new frm_captcha_lang filter for modifying the captcha language.
404 -* New: Square forms will now automatically enforce JavaScript validation before attempting to make the Square payment.
405 -* New: Payment hooks like frm_payment_status_complete are now called even when no payments add-ons (Stripe or Authorize.Net) are active.
406 -* Fix: An empty address will no longer be sent to Square when verifying the buyer to help reduce buyer verification issues.
407 -* Fix: Square location IDs could be incorrectly set when connecting when another mode was active.
408 -* Fix: Calculation settings would not properly load if the field was loaded using AJAX.
409 -* Fix: Checkbox and radio button fields no longer include the aria-invalid attribute. Instead, this is applied to the group for better accessibility.
410 -* Fix: Buttons could be cut off in an application pop-up when there was a lot of content in the description.
411 -* Fix: Field unit dropdowns would lose its unit value.
412 -* Fix: An Undefined property: stdClass::$item_key PHP warning when making Square payments has been fixed.
413 -* Fix: The country code would not properly get sent to Square when using US as the address type.
414 -* Fix: A Cannot access offset of type string on string fatal error that occurs when field options data is in an unexpected format has been fixed.
415 -* Fix: Font sizes would not scale as expected after changing the base font size style setting for a second time.
406 += 6.33.1 =
407 +* Fix: Public taxonomy pages could result in 404 errors, caused by a missing check in the new Gated Content actions.
416 408
417 409 [See changelog for all versions](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Strategy11/formidable-forms/master/changelog.txt)
418 410
419 411 == Upgrade Notice ==
420 -= 6.20 =
421 -This version fixes a security-related bug. Upgrade immediately.
412 += 6.35 =
413 +This version fixes security-related bugs. Upgrade immediately.