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=== The Innovative Form Builder - IvyForms === |
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Contributors: wpDataTables, ivyforms |
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Author URI: https://melograno.io |
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Plugin URI: https://ivyforms.com/ |
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Tags: form, contact form, custom form, form builder, wp forms |
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Requires at least: 5.0 |
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Tested up to: 6.9 |
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Requires PHP: 7.4 |
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Stable tag: 0.6.1.1 |
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License: GPLv2 or later |
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License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html |
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The most innovative WordPress Form Builder plugin. Build awesome contact, order, registration, custom forms, and more in minutes. |
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== Description == |
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# The Most Innovative WordPress Form Builder Plugin – Beta |
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IvyForms is the most innovative form builder for WordPress that gives you an innovative interface, easy customization, views, powerful integrations and reporting through wpDataTables integration. |
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With IvyForms form builder, you get one-screen form creation, drag-and-drop fields, real-time preview, and pre-built templates for common use cases. |
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As a result of using our form builder, you’ll: |
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- Create forms in minutes without technical knowledge. |
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- Reduce setup frustration; |
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- Launch campaigns faster. |
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## Benefits of Building Custom Forms with IvyForms |
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Creating custom forms with IvyForms makes the entire process fast, simple, and enjoyable. Our form builder streamlines everything from setup to submission, giving you the tools you need to create forms that work exactly how you want. |
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With IvyForms, you can build and publish a contact form and many other types of WP forms on a single screen - no coding required. |
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The intuitive drag-and-drop builder offers deep customization with easy-to-use visual controls, so you can change the order of every field, add labels, placeholders, and default values, without touching a line of code. |
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Even beginners will find the interface clear and welcoming, while advanced users will appreciate the flexibility to fine-tune every element. |
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We’ve also made sure your form-building experience stays smooth and supported. |
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IvyForms comes with email support, detailed documentation with screenshots and videos, and onboarding tutorials that walk you through every step. This means **faster problem resolution, less downtime**, and total confidence when exploring advanced features. |
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As a result you have a quick learning curve, an enjoyable form-building experience, and **higher productivity** for your entire team. It doesn’t matter if you build simple contact form or a complex multi-step one, IvyForms helps you get it done beautifully - and effortlessly. |
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## IvyForms Lite | Free Form Plugin Features & Integrations |
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### Drag & Drop Form Builder |
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Build powerful forms in minutes - no coding needed. Simply drag, drop, and customize fields to create exactly what you need. |
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### Dozens of Ready-to-Use Form Templates |
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Kickstart your form-building process with pre-made templates for contact, order, registration, booking, and other common form types. |
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### 10+ Form Fields |
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Collect precise information using a variety of fields, including Date, Time, Radio Button, Checkbox, Dropdown, Address, and Website. |
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### Smart Forms |
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Design intelligent, responsive forms that adapt dynamically to your users and your specific goals. |
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### Embedded Form |
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Seamlessly place **Forms** anywhere on your site using a simple shortcode for maximum flexibility and visibility. |
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### Form Submission Confirmation |
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Provide users with immediate feedback by showing a success message or redirecting them to a **thank-you page** after submission. |
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### Form Notifications |
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Stay informed with instant email alerts whenever someone submits a **custom form**, making sure that you never miss important entries. |
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### Spam Protection (reCAPTCHA) |
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Keep your **contact forms** secure and submissions authentic with built-in Google reCAPTCHA. |
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### Entry Management |
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Easily view, filter, and manage all **form submissions** directly from your dashboard, streamlining workflow and organization. |
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### Easy Form Filtering |
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Quickly sort and filter forms and submissions to find exactly what you need, making **Forms** more actionable and organized. |
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### Mobile-Friendly Forms |
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Deliver a flawless experience on any device - mobile, tablet, or desktop - so your **custom forms** always look professional. |
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### Dark/Light Mode |
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Match your backend style with sleek dark and light options, giving your form builder a modern, cohesive look. |
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### Live Form Preview |
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See your **form builder** creations in real time as you design them, ensuring the layout and functionality meet your expectations. |
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### wpDataTables Integration |
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Instantly transform form submissions into interactive tables and charts. Display data in a clear, visual way using sortable and filterable tables. |
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### Customization & Styles *(Coming Soon)* |
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Personalize your forms with flexible styling options that let you adjust layouts, colors, and overall appearance to match your brand effortlessly. |
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### Google Sheets Integration *(Coming Soon)* |
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Send form entries directly to Google Sheets for effortless data management, sharing, and real-time collaboration. |
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### Slack Integration *(Coming Soon)* |
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Get instant notifications in Slack when someone submits a form. Stay updated on new leads, feedback, and responses - without switching tools. |
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## Form Fields in IvyForms Lite |
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- **Text Field** - Add a versatile form field for collecting open-ended responses like names, messages, or feedback in your custom forms. |
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- **Number Field** - Use this form field to capture numerical data such as prices, quantities, or ages in your contact forms or surveys. |
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- **Email Field** - Ensure valid email collection with built-in validation, perfect for WP forms that manage leads or newsletter signups. |
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- **Phone Field** - Collect phone numbers easily with structured input that keeps your Forms professional and accurate. |
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- **Website/URL Field** - Accept and validate links or website addresses directly in your custom forms. |
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- **Name Field** - Add fields for first and last names to personalize your contact forms and improve user experience. |
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- **Address Field** - Gather detailed address information in one form field, ideal for shipping, event registration, or service booking. |
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- **Radio Button Field** - Let users select one predefined option in your form builder, keeping choices clear and simple. |
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- **Checkbox Field** - Allow users to select multiple options in your forms, perfect for preferences or consent checkboxes. |
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- **Dropdown Field** - Create clean, organized forms with dropdown menus for easy and efficient data selection. |
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- **Date Field** - Add an easy way for users to select dates directly within your forms. |
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- **Time Field** - Let users choose specific times quickly and accurately. |
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## USEFUL LINKS FOR OUR FORMS |
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[Official Page](https://ivyforms.com/) || [Documentation](https://ivyforms.com/documentation/) || [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@IvyForms) || [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ivyforms/) || [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/p/Ivy-Forms-61568983765652/) || [Blog](https://ivyforms.com/blog/) || [Pro Versions](https://ivyforms.com/pricing/) |
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== Installation == |
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Installation of the plugin is really simple. |
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1. Install using one of these options: |
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* Install directly from WordPress Admin panel: go to Plugins -> Add New -> Search for "IvyForms", and click the Install button. |
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* Download the ZIP manually from WordPress' plugins repository, and upload it through WordPress Admin panel: go to Plugins -> Add New -> Upload Plugin, browse to the downloaded Zip and upload it. |
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* Download the ZIP, extract it and manually upload the extracted folder through FTP to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory of your WordPress installation. |
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2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress. |
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3. Navigate to the IvyForms tab at the bottom of your admin menu and click the “Add New” button to begin creating your new WordPress contact form. |
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4. That's it! |
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== Frequently Asked Questions == |
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= Who should use IvyForms? = |
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IvyForms form builder is perfect for business owners, bloggers, designers, developers, photographers, and basically everyone else. If you want to create a custom WordPress form, then you need to use the IvyForms drag & drop form builder. |
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== Screenshots == |
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1. Form Editor |
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2. Form Preview |
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3. Form Settings |
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4. Field Options |
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5. Email Notification Settings |
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6. Confirmation Settings |
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7. Global settings |
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8. Form Entries |
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9. Entry Details |
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10. Templates |
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== External services == |
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This plugin connects to the ipwho.is API to obtain country code information for phone number field localization. This feature helps improve user experience by auto-selecting the appropriate country code for phone input fields. |
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What data is sent: |
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- The plugin sends an IP address lookup request to ipwho.is when a form with a phone number field is loaded |
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- No personal identifying information is explicitly sent, but the user's IP address is implicitly transmitted as part of the request |
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When data is sent: |
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- Only when forms with phone number functionality are loaded and used |
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This service is provided by "https://ipwhois.io": |
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- Terms of service: https://ipwhois.io/terms |
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- Privacy policy: https://ipwhois.io/privacy |
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== Changelog == |
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= 0.6.1.1 = |
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* Fixed issue with the vendor directory. |
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Other small bug fixes and stability improvements. |
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= 0.6.1 = |
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* Compatibility with WordPress version 6.9 approved. |
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Other small bug fixes and stability improvements. |
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= 0.6 = |
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* Added several new form templates for quick form creation. |
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* Added template categories and favorites for easier navigation. |
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* Added Date field. |
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* Enhanced Date Picker Filter with predefined ranges. |
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* Fixed various HTML Editor-related issues. |
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* Fixed various CSS-related issues to improve layout and styling consistency. |
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Other small bug fixes and stability improvements. |
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= 0.5 = |
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* Integration with wpDataTables plugin to create tables and charts from Form Entries. |
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* Added Checkbox field. |
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* Added Single-Select Dropdown field. |
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* Added Multi-Select Dropdown field. |
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* Added Time field. |
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* Enhanced backend plugin implementation to fully support WCAG standards. |
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* Added new Advanced Options (Field Label Position, Prefix/Suffix, No Duplicates) for relevant fields. |
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* Implemented better UX/UI for Field Options panel for Radio Button. |
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* Fixed issues with Admin pages containing tables pagination, resize and filters. |
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* Fixed issues with Address Field. |
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* Fixed issue with Phone Field format. |
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* Fixed issue with Email field validation. |
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* Fixed various CSS-related issues to improve layout and styling consistency. |
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Other small bug fixes and stability improvements. |
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= 0.4 = |
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* Added Name field. |
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* Added Radio Button field. |
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* Added Address field. |
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* Added Advanced Options (Max Length, Default Value, Field Label Position, No Duplicates) for relevant fields. |
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* Added new general field settings for relevant fields. |
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* Added Dynamic Placeholder Linking in Notification and Confirmation Settings. |
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* Added option in Global Settings to enable WCAG-compliant backend. |
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* Fixed issue with fatal error on activation due to DI\Container declaration conflict in WP 6.8.2. |
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* Fixed issue with date filter not returning results for exact date selection. |
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* Fixed issue with unsaved changes popup appearing despite saving. |
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* Fixed issue with New Form popup overflowing on smaller screens. |
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* Fixed drag and drop and field reorder errors. |
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* Fixed various CSS-related issues to improve layout and styling consistency. |
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Other small bug fixes and stability improvements. |
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= 0.3.1 = |
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* Added Website field. |
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* Added new general field settings including Hide Label, Read Only, Description, Required Message, CSS Classes. |
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* Fixed issue with reload on Confirmation tab causing warning popup to appear. |
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* Fixed various CSS-related issues to improve layout and styling consistency. |
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* Fixed issue with delayed tab switching due to prolonged success message after form save. |
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* Fixed issue with confirmation messages generated using form id instead of confirmation id. |
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* Fixed issue with reload on Confirmation tab causing warning popup to appear. |
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* Fixed issue with creating a new form from template causing error. |
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* Implemented reCaptcha integration for security. |
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* New Admin page for Settings and reCaptcha configuration. |
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* Added logic for storing Form Submissions as Entries in the database. |
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* New Admin page for listing and handling Form Entries. |
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* New Results tab in the Form Builder page for displaying the Entries of the Form. |
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* Added option to enable/disable Entry storage of a single Form in the database. |
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* Added Entry Details view in the Admin to see individual submission data |
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* Added a new Form creation step - Picking from Templates or starting from scratch |
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* Create a Contact Form using template for quick form creation |
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Other small bug fixes and stability improvements. |
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= 0.2.1 = |
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* Implemented scrollbar variations and consistent pagination across tables. |
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* Added loader to Save button and matched its size with Update button. |
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* Added support icon to the header for quicker help access. |
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* Fixed issue with form preview not working when plugin is installed in a subfolder. |
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* Fixed issue with Settings page breaking after editing Confirmation tab. |
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* Fixed issue with "Rows per page" after table action on All Forms Page. |
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* Fixed issue with sorting after All Forms table actions. |
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* Fixed inconsistent filter indicator behavior. |
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Other small bug fixes and stability improvements. |
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= 0.2 = |
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* Full WCAG compliance across all frontend elements. |
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* Added the option to publish or unpublish each form from its settings. |
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* Enhanced search logic in the Notification table. |
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* Improved filters on the All Forms table. |
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* "Redirect to page" dropdown now shows the page name instead of the ID. |
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* Fixed a drag-and-drop issue in the Form Builder. |
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* Fixed an issue with duplicated forms. |
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* General UI/UX improvements (tooltips, sticky buttons, pagination behavior, scroll styling, etc.). |
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* CSS fixes. |
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* Compatibility with WordPress version 6.8.2 approved. |
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Other small bug fixes and stability improvements. |
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= 0.1.2 = |
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* Initial MVP ( minimum viable product ) release |
