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1 -=== SureForms - Contact Form, Payment Form & Other Custom Form Builder ===
1 +=== SureForms - Contact Form Builder, AI Forms, Payment Form, Survey & Quiz ===
2 2 Contributors: brainstormforce
3 -Tags: forms, contact form, custom form, payment form, form builder
3 +Tags: forms, ai forms, contact form, form builder, payment form
4 4 Requires at least: 6.4
5 -Tested up to: 6.9.4
5 +Tested up to: 7.1.2
6 6 Requires PHP: 7.4
7 -Stable tag: 2.7.0
7 +Stable tag: 2.12.8
8 8 License: GPLv2 or later
9 9 License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
10 10
11 -The most beginner-friendly AI Form Builder for WordPress. Create contact, payment, quiz & custom forms with advanced features in minutes.
11 +AI form generator and WordPress form builder for contact and Stripe payment forms, with surveys and quizzes in SureForms Business.
12 12
13 13 == Description ==
14 14
15 -#### SUREFORMS – THE BEST AI-ASSISTED FORM BUILDER
15 +### THE AI FORM GENERATOR FOR WORDPRESS
16 16
17 -★★★★★
17 +SureForms is an AI form generator and WordPress form builder that turns a simple prompt into a ready-to-edit contact form, Stripe payment form, booking request form, quote form, lead form, application form, or other custom form. SureForms Business adds advanced form types such as surveys, quizzes, registration forms, calculators, multi-step forms, and conversational forms.
18 18
19 +Unlike tools that generate code or move you into a separate interface, SureForms creates editable form blocks directly inside the WordPress block editor. No external API key is required, and you remain in control of every field, label, layout, notification, and setting.
20 +
21 +Start with AI, choose a ready-made template, or build from scratch with drag and drop. Trusted by more than 500,000 websites, SureForms combines AI form generation with a familiar Gutenberg experience.
22 +
19 23 👉 <a href="https://bsf.io/sureforms-demo" target="_blank" rel="">Try the live demo of SureForms</a>
20 24
21 25 [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLpnm4GdXks]
22 26
23 -### CREATE BEAUTIFUL RESPONSIVE FORMS USING WORDPRESS BLOCK EDITOR (GUTENBERG EDITOR) WITHOUT CODING ⚡
27 +### CREATE THE FORM YOU NEED
24 28
25 -Our mission at SureForms is to empower you to build **beautiful forms without any code**.
29 +Use SureForms Free to create:
26 30
27 -We're taking a fresh approach with Gutenberg, WordPress's native drag-and-drop builder, to make creating forms seamless and intuitive with no new interface to learn.
31 +- Contact forms for enquiries, support, and customer communication
32 +- Stripe payment forms for products, services, donations, subscriptions, and event fees
33 +- Booking request forms, quote forms, lead forms, job application forms, and event RSVP forms
34 +- Newsletter forms, feedback forms, request forms, order forms, and other custom WordPress forms
28 35
29 -SureForms is a beginner-friendly form plugin that makes building contact forms and other high-converting custom forms fast and simple with advanced features like multi-step forms, conversational forms, payment forms, conditional logic, calculation, native integrations, etc.
36 +SureForms Business adds advanced form types and workflows:
30 37
31 -Good design and user experience are crucial for forms. Yet many website owners struggle to make their forms blend seamlessly with their site's look and feel, often leading to lower response rates.
38 +- Registration forms, login forms, lost-password forms, and reset-password forms
39 +- Survey forms, feedback surveys, polls, and Net Promoter Score forms
40 +- Quiz forms for assessments, scored quizzes, and personality tests
41 +- Calculator forms for quotes, pricing, BMI, cost estimates, and custom formulas
42 +- Multi-step forms and conversational forms
32 43
33 -In this regard, SureForms addresses several pain points commonly experienced by website owners:
44 +### GENERATE A COMPLETE FORM WITH AI
34 45
35 -- Complex Process of Form Building
36 -- Design Limitations
37 -- Lack of Mobile-friendliness and Accessibility
38 -- Limited Engagement in Their Forms
39 -- Spam and Security Issues
46 +Describe the form you need in plain language, and SureForms AI creates a ready-to-edit form with suitable fields, labels, and structure. You can refine every part of the generated form inside the WordPress block editor.
40 47
41 -SureForms is packed with features to address these pain points of WordPress users.
48 +Use the AI form builder to draft contact forms, Stripe payment forms, booking requests, quote forms, lead forms, application forms, and other custom forms in minutes. SureForms Business enables the advanced survey, quiz, registration, calculator, multi-step, and conversational workflows described below.
42 49
43 -### POWERFUL FEATURES OF SUREFORMS 💪
50 +Why SureForms works differently as an AI form generator:
44 51
45 -Below are some of the top features SureForms offers:
52 +- No external API key is required
53 +- AI form generation is available in the free plugin
54 +- Generated fields remain fully editable
55 +- Forms are created as native WordPress blocks inside Gutenberg
56 +- You can start with AI, use a template, or build from scratch
57 +- The generated form stays inside your WordPress website
46 58
47 -#### Native WordPress
59 +[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDLF4dk3YHI]
48 60
49 -SureForms uses WordPress's native block editor for a seamless drag-and-drop form building experience. No need to learn a new editor or a new style.
61 +### POWERFUL FREE FEATURES IN SUREFORMS
50 62
51 -It's fast, simple, and the most beginner-friendly form builder for WordPress.
63 +The free version of SureForms is more than a basic contact form plugin. It includes the essential tools needed to build, publish, manage, and improve WordPress forms without installing multiple add-ons.
52 64
53 -#### Create Forms Effortlessly with AI
65 +#### Native WordPress Drag and Drop Form Builder
54 66
55 -[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDLF4dk3YHI]
67 +SureForms uses the WordPress block editor as its form-building interface. Drag, drop, reorder, duplicate, and style fields using the same Gutenberg experience you already use to build pages and posts.
56 68
57 -SureForms is the first AI-powered form builder for WordPress, which makes form creation faster and smarter. From simple contact forms to advanced calculators, AI handles the details, offers smart suggestions, and helps you build functional, user friendly forms in just a few clicks.
69 +There is no separate proprietary form canvas to learn. Your form remains made of editable WordPress blocks and can be embedded using a block or shortcode.
58 70
59 -**Here are a few examples of forms you can create with SureForms AI:**
71 +#### AI Form Builder for WordPress
60 72
61 -- Contact Form
62 -- Feedback / Survey Form
63 -- Event RSVP Form
64 -- Job Application Form
65 -- Newsletter Form
66 -- Support Form
67 -- Payment Forms
68 -- Calorie Counter
69 -- Calculators
70 -- Conversational Forms
73 +Generate a complete form from a simple prompt, then edit every field, label, placeholder, and setting. SureForms AI helps you move faster without locking the result inside a separate cloud dashboard.
71 74
72 -#### No-Code Flexibility
75 +#### Contact Forms and Custom Forms
73 76
74 -SureForms makes advanced features like conditional logic, multi-step forms, query parameters and etc. simple to use through a no-code interface. This empowers anyone to create powerful, interactive forms without writing a single line of code.
77 +Create simple contact forms or detailed custom forms for sales enquiries, customer support, feedback, applications, bookings, registrations, events, leads, and internal workflows.
75 78
76 -#### Payment Forms
79 +#### Stripe Payment Forms
77 80
78 -SureForms supports a built-in Payment Forms feature. With SureForms, anyone can easily create full-fledged donation forms, event registrations, product checkouts, or any kind of form that needs to accept payments, all without relying on any extra add-on or third-party plugins. This makes collecting payments seamless, secure, and effortless directly through your forms using Stripe. PayPal payments are available with SureForms Business.
81 +Accept secure Stripe payments from your WordPress forms without installing a separate payment add-on. Build donation forms, service payment forms, order forms, membership payment forms, and event registration forms.
79 82
80 -Here are a few examples of how the Payment Feature in SureForms can power your forms:
81 -- [Donation Form](https://sureforms.com/form/donation-form/)
82 -- [Photography Packages Booking Form](https://sureforms.com/form/photography-packages-payment-form/)
83 -- [Monthly Membership Plan Form](https://sureforms.com/form/monthly-membership-plan/)
84 -- [Web Design Packages Booking Form](https://sureforms.com/form/freelance-web-design-packages-payment/)
83 +Examples:
85 84
86 -#### Instant Forms
85 +- [Donation Form](https://sureforms.com/form/donation-form/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=donation_form_example)
86 +- [Photography Packages Payment Form](https://sureforms.com/form/photography-packages-payment-form/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=photography_payment_example)
87 +- [Monthly Membership Form](https://sureforms.com/form/monthly-membership-plan/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=membership_plan_example)
88 +- [Web Design Quote and Payment Form](https://sureforms.com/form/freelance-web-design-packages-payment/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=web_design_payment_example)
87 89
88 -[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMH129ZUxJ0]
90 +PayPal payments are available with SureForms Business.
89 91
90 -With SureForms' own Instant Form feature, you can publish forms with a unique shareable URL. No embedding needed. Share them anywhere and make your forms instantly accessible.
92 +#### Form Entries Inside WordPress
91 93
92 -#### Mobile-First Approach
94 +Store and manage form entries directly inside your WordPress dashboard. Review submissions, search entries, export data, and keep control of your form information without relying on a separate form-data service.
93 95
94 -SureForms recognizes the importance of mobile friendly forms. The forms created with SureForms are designed with a mobile-first approach, ensuring they look and function flawlessly on various devices.
96 +#### Email Notifications
95 97
96 -#### Multi-Column Layouts
98 +Send customized email notifications after every form submission. Configure recipients, reply-to addresses, subject lines, message content, and smart form data for different workflows.
97 99
98 -SureForms makes it easy to arrange input fields into multiple columns for a clean, efficient form layout. This makes your forms look organized, visually appealing, and encourages higher completion rates. You can customize the columns to fit your design.
100 +#### Confirmation Messages and Redirects
99 101
100 -#### Input Fields
102 +Show a custom success message after submission or redirect users to another page. This makes it easy to guide visitors toward downloads, thank-you pages, purchases, bookings, and next steps.
101 103
102 -**SureForms comes with 15+ fields to build your form:**
104 +#### Instant Forms with Shareable Links
103 105
104 -- Text Field
105 -- Email
106 -- URL
107 -- Textarea
108 -- Multiple Choice
109 -- Checkbox
110 -- GDPR Agreement
111 -- Number Field
112 -- Phone Number
113 -- Dropdown
114 -- Address Field
115 -- Custom Button
116 -- Separator
117 -- Heading
118 -- Image
119 -- Icon
106 +[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMH129ZUxJ0]
120 107
121 -#### Inline Field Validation
108 +Publish a form with its own shareable URL without creating a separate WordPress page. Share Instant Forms through email, social media, messaging apps, QR codes, or campaigns.
122 109
123 -Real-time validation for form fields provides instant feedback to users if they enter incorrect or incomplete information. This ensures data accuracy and enhances the user experience.
110 +#### Responsive Forms and Multi-Column Layouts
124 111
125 -#### GDPR Compliance
112 +Create mobile-friendly forms that work across phones, tablets, and desktops. Arrange fields into flexible columns to make longer forms cleaner and easier to complete.
126 113
127 -Ensure your forms are GDPR compliant and protect user data by simply enabling the built-in GDPR setting.
114 +#### Real-Time Field Validation
128 115
129 -#### Anti-Spam Forms
116 +Help users correct incomplete or invalid information before submitting a form. Inline validation improves data quality and reduces failed submissions.
130 117
131 -Protect your forms from spam with built-in measures like Google reCAPTCHA and Honeypot fields. These ensure submissions are genuine, block bots, and keep your forms secure without bothering your users.
118 +#### Spam Protection
132 119
133 -#### Personalized Confirmation Messages
120 +Protect forms with Google reCAPTCHA, hCaptcha, Cloudflare Turnstile, and honeypot protection. These options help block automated spam while keeping the form experience usable for real visitors.
134 121
135 -SureForms provides options for setting up customized confirmation messages or redirections that are displayed to users after successful form submissions.
122 +#### GDPR-Friendly Forms
136 123
137 -Tailor these messages to provide personalized feedback or redirect respondents to specific pages.
124 +Add a GDPR agreement field and control how visitor information is collected. Form entries stay inside your WordPress website unless you intentionally connect an external integration.
138 125
139 -#### Email Notifications
126 +#### Form Reports and Analytics
140 127
141 -Configure customized email notifications triggered by form submissions. Specify recipients, email templates, and personalized messages to stay informed and automate communication.
128 +Review form activity through reports and visual insights in the WordPress dashboard. Understand submission patterns and identify forms that may need attention.
142 129
143 -#### Form Entries
130 +#### Styling Controls
144 131
145 -Stores form entries securely to access and manage form submission data within your WordPress dashboard. You can also review, export, or perform actions on form entries as needed.
132 +Customize colors, typography, spacing, borders, field appearance, buttons, and layouts. SureForms forms are designed to work with your active WordPress theme while still giving you control over their appearance.
146 133
147 -#### Visual Data Reporting
134 +#### Form Import Tools
148 135
149 -Analyze and gain insights from form submissions through interactive charts, graphs, and data visualizations. Take data-driven decisions.
136 +Move supported forms into SureForms instead of rebuilding everything manually. Imported forms remain editable inside the WordPress block editor.
150 137
138 +#### Built-In Translations
139 +
140 +SureForms includes built-in translations for:
141 +
142 +- German
143 +- Spanish
144 +- French
145 +- Italian
146 +- Dutch
147 +- Polish
148 +- Portuguese
149 +
150 +SureForms is also translation-ready and works with multilingual tools such as WPML, Polylang, and TranslatePress.
151 +
151 152 #### Developer-Friendly Customization
152 153
153 -SureForms gives developers clean APIs, hooks, and well-structured code, making it easy to customize, extend, and integrate forms with other systems, plugins, or themes.
154 +Use clean APIs, hooks, and structured code to extend form behavior, connect custom workflows, or adapt SureForms for client projects.
154 155
155 -### Premium Features of SureForms 🔥
156 +### SUREFORMS BUSINESS FEATURES
156 157
157 -SureForms Business unlocks advanced capabilities for power users, agencies, and businesses. Here's everything you get:
158 +SureForms Business adds advanced workflows, fields, automation, and form types while keeping the same Gutenberg-native form-building experience.
158 159
160 +[Explore all SureForms features](https://sureforms.com/features/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=features_overview)
161 +
159 162 #### Advanced Form Types
160 163
161 -[**Conversational Forms**](https://sureforms.com/features/conversational-form/):
162 -Chat-like forms, one question at a time, for more conversions.
164 +[**Conversational Forms**](https://sureforms.com/features/conversational-form/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=conversational_form):
165 +Create chat-like forms that display one question at a time for a focused experience.
163 166
164 -[**Multi-step Forms**](https://sureforms.com/features/multi-step-forms/):
165 -Bite-sized forms with progress indicators, less form fatigue for your users.
167 +[**Multi-step Forms**](https://sureforms.com/features/multi-step-forms/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=multistep_forms):
168 +Break longer forms into manageable steps with progress indicators.
166 169
167 -[**Quiz Forms**](https://sureforms.com/features/quiz/):
168 -Create scored quizzes and personality tests with result output and grading.
170 +[**Quiz Forms**](https://sureforms.com/features/quiz/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=quiz):
171 +Build scored quizzes, graded assessments, and personality tests with result output.
169 172
170 -[**Conditional Logic Forms**](https://sureforms.com/features/conditional-logic/):
171 -Show or hide fields, customize email notifications, and display different confirmation messages based on users' answers.
173 +[**Conditional Logic Forms**](https://sureforms.com/features/conditional-logic/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=conditional_logic):
174 +Show or hide fields and control notifications or confirmation messages based on user responses.
172 175
173 -[**Calculators**](https://sureforms.com/features/calculator-form/):
174 -Provide instant quotes or results with interactive calculators in your site. Designed to bring more traffic to your site.
176 +[**Calculator Forms**](https://sureforms.com/features/calculator-form/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=calculator_form):
177 +Create quote forms, pricing calculators, BMI calculators, cost estimators, and formula-based forms with real-time values.
175 178
176 -#### Pro Field Types
179 +[**Survey and Poll Forms**](https://sureforms.com/features/surveys-and-polls/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=surveys_polls):
180 +Collect structured feedback, run polls, and measure customer sentiment with reports and NPS fields.
177 181
178 -SureForms Business adds these powerful field types on top of the 15+ free fields:
182 +[**Registration and Login Forms**](https://sureforms.com/features/login-and-registration/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=registration_login):
183 +Create branded registration forms, login forms, lost-password forms, and reset-password flows using WordPress blocks.
179 184
180 -- Date Picker (with localization and disabled dates)
185 +#### Advanced Form Fields
186 +
187 +SureForms Business adds fields for more complex forms:
188 +
189 +- Date Picker
181 190 - Time Picker
182 -- File Upload (multi-file, type restrictions, role-based access)
183 -- Signature Field
184 -- Rating Field
191 +- File Upload
192 +- Signature
193 +- Rating
185 194 - Range Slider
186 -- Repeater Field (dynamically add field groups)
195 +- Repeater
187 196 - Hidden Field
188 197 - Custom HTML
189 198 - Password Field
190 199
191 -#### Advanced Features
200 +#### Advanced Workflows
192 201
193 -[**PDF Generation**](https://sureforms.com/features/pdf-generator/):
194 -Instantly create downloadable PDFs of form submissions for records or sharing.
202 +[**PDF Generation**](https://sureforms.com/features/pdf-generator/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=pdf_generation):
203 +Create downloadable PDFs from form submissions for records, applications, invoices, certificates, or sharing.
195 204
196 -[**Save & Resume**](https://sureforms.com/features/save-and-resume/):
197 -Let users save their progress and come back to complete the form later.
205 +[**Save and Resume**](https://sureforms.com/features/save-and-resume/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=save_and_resume):
206 +Let users save partially completed forms and return later.
198 207
199 -[**Custom Registration & Login Forms**](https://sureforms.com/features/login-and-registration/):
200 -Fully functional, branded Registration & Login forms for your site using just a block.
208 +**Partial Entries:**
209 +Capture in-progress submissions so you can understand where users stop and follow up when appropriate.
201 210
202 -**Custom Post Type Creation**:
211 +**Form Restrictions:**
212 +Restrict visibility or submissions by IP address, country, keywords, login status, password, date, or submission limits.
213 +
214 +[**Custom Post Creation**](https://sureforms.com/features/post-creation/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=post_creation):
203 215 Create WordPress posts or custom post types directly from form submissions.
204 216
205 -**Field Restrictions:**
206 -Restrict form submissions by IP, country, keywords, user login, or password — with regex support for advanced validation.
217 +**Conditional Emails and Confirmations:**
218 +Send different notifications or show different confirmation messages based on submitted values.
207 219
208 -**Conditional Emails & Confirmations:**
209 -Send different email notifications and show different confirmation messages based on form field values.
210 -
211 220 **Dynamic Options:**
212 -Populate dropdowns and multiple choice fields dynamically from post types, taxonomies, or user roles.
221 +Populate dropdown and multiple-choice options from post types, taxonomies, or user roles.
213 222
214 -**Embed Styling:**
215 -Customize form appearance with advanced styling options when embedding forms via shortcode or page builders.
223 +**PayPal Payments:**
224 +Accept PayPal alongside Stripe for payment forms, donation forms, membership forms, bookings, and registration payments.
216 225
217 -#### Integrations & Automation
226 +#### Native Integrations and Automation
218 227
219 -[**Advanced Native Integrations**](https://sureforms.com/integrations/):
220 -Connect your forms natively with top apps and services to automate workflows and save time without any third-party add-ons or plugins.
228 +[**Explore SureForms integrations**](https://sureforms.com/integrations/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=integrations)
221 229
222 -SureForms connects natively with:
223 -- Google Sheets
224 -- Mailchimp
225 -- FluentCRM
226 -- Telegram
227 -- HubSpot
228 -- MailerLite
229 -- Brevo (Sendinblue)
230 -- ActiveCampaign
231 -- Kit
232 -- GetResponse
233 -- Airtable
234 -- MailJet
235 -- Campaign Monitor
236 -- Drip
237 -- Salesflare
238 -- Breeze
239 -- Latepoint
240 -- Hostinger Reach
241 -- AgileCRM
242 -- WPFusion
243 -- Klaviyo
244 -- Keap
245 -- Notion
246 -- MailPoet
247 -- MailerPress
248 -- Zoho CRM
249 -- SureContact
230 +Connect SureForms with Google Sheets, Mailchimp, FluentCRM, HubSpot, Brevo, ActiveCampaign, Zoho CRM, Klaviyo, Airtable, Notion, Telegram, MailerLite, GetResponse, Campaign Monitor, Drip, MailPoet, Kit, Keap, and 25+ additional services.
250 231
251 -**Zapier Integration:**
252 -Connect your forms with 5,000+ apps through Zapier for limitless automation.
232 +Use Zapier to connect forms with thousands of apps, or send form data to custom API endpoints with webhooks.
253 233
254 -**Webhooks:**
255 -Send form data to any external URL or API endpoint with conditional webhook triggers.
256 -
257 -**PayPal Payments:**
258 -Accept PayPal payments alongside Stripe for flexible payment collection.
259 -
260 234 #### Page Builder Styling
261 235
262 -Customize form appearance directly within your favorite page builder:
263 -- Gutenberg Block Editor — styling controls in the block sidebar
264 -- Bricks Builder — styling options in the Bricks panel
265 -- Elementor — styling controls in the Elementor widget
236 +Customize SureForms directly inside:
266 237
267 -With SureForms, we are here to fix some real issues users face with WordPress Forms. That's why **300,000+ websites** have embraced SureForms for all their form related needs.
238 +- Gutenberg Block Editor
239 +- Elementor
240 +- Bricks Builder
268 241
269 -### HOW IT WORKS ❓
242 +SureForms also works with Divi, Beaver Builder, and other popular WordPress page builders.
270 243
271 -From installation to creating your first form, SureForms is designed to be simple and intuitive. Here is how it works:
244 +### HOW SUREFORMS WORKS
272 245
273 -#### Step 1: Install WordPress Plugin 🔌
246 +#### Step 1: Install SureForms
274 247
275 -From your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the Plugins menu and click on the "Add New" button. Search for the SureForms plugin, then click "Install Now" and "Activate".
248 +In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New, search for "SureForms," then install and activate the plugin.
276 249
277 -#### Step 2: Build your Form ⚙️
250 +#### Step 2: Create Your Form
278 251
279 -Once the plugin is installed, you will be redirected to the SureForms dashboard page in your WordPress dashboard. There you will find a button to create a new form. Click it to build and customize your form using the SureForms interface to suit your requirements.
252 +Generate a form with AI, choose a ready-made template, or start from scratch using the drag and drop WordPress form builder.
280 253
281 -#### Step 3: Embed/Publish your Form 📄
254 +#### Step 3: Customize the Form
282 255
283 -Once your form is ready, easily embed it on any page or post using the provided shortcode or block. Or, you can use the 'Instant Form' option to make it live instantly.
256 +Add fields, arrange columns, configure notifications, choose confirmation behavior, enable spam protection, and match the form to your website.
284 257
285 -### WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM SUREFORMS?
258 +#### Step 4: Publish or Share
286 259
287 -SureForms is built for anyone who needs contact forms, custom forms, or advanced user-friendly forms on WordPress.
260 +Embed the form on a page or post using a block or shortcode, or publish it as an Instant Form with a shareable link.
288 261
289 -- **Website Owners:** For any GDPR-compliant forms without coding.
290 -- **Designers:** For forms that match site aesthetics with custom styling options.
291 -- **Developers:** Ability to extend with clean APIs, hooks, and custom CSS.
292 -- **No-Code Professionals:** Use advanced features like Conditional Logic, Multi-step, and Conversational Forms with ease.
293 -- **Agencies:** To save time with easy integration for scalable workflows.
294 -- **E-commerce Stores:** To power up Checkouts, Registrations, and Customer Forms.
295 -- **Educators & Communities:** To build student Registration or Login Forms, Feedback Forms, or Membership Forms quickly.
262 +### WHO CAN USE SUREFORMS?
296 263
297 -Don't think this is just it. There is no limit to the types of businesses and organizations that can benefit from using SureForms.
264 +- **Website Owners:** Create contact forms, payment forms, booking forms, feedback forms, and other everyday forms without coding.
265 +- **Businesses:** Collect leads, payments, registrations, applications, and customer feedback.
266 +- **Designers:** Build forms that match a website using block-based styling controls.
267 +- **Developers:** Extend forms through APIs, hooks, custom CSS, and integrations.
268 +- **No-Code Professionals:** Create advanced workflows without building a custom application.
269 +- **Agencies:** Build and manage forms across client websites with a familiar WordPress workflow.
270 +- **Educators and Course Creators:** Create quizzes, assessments, registrations, and surveys.
271 +- **Nonprofits:** Build donation forms, volunteer forms, event forms, and application forms.
298 272
299 -### WORDPRESS THEMES & PLUGINS THAT SUREFORMS SUPPORTS 🔗
273 +### WORDPRESS THEMES, BUILDERS, AND PLUGINS
300 274
301 -#### SureForms works with any theme, including:
275 +SureForms works with popular themes including Astra, Spectra One, Blocksy, Bricks, Flatsome, GeneratePress, Hestia, Kadence, and Neve.
302 276
303 -- Astra
304 -- Spectra One
305 -- Blocksy
306 -- Bricks Builder
307 -- Flatsome
308 -- GeneratePress
309 -- Hestia
310 -- Kadence
311 -- Neve
277 +It works with page builders including Gutenberg, Elementor, Bricks, Divi, and Beaver Builder.
312 278
313 -#### SureForms is compatible with all plugins, including:
279 +SureForms is compatible with popular plugins and platforms including WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads, GiveWP, LearnDash, LifterLMS, MemberPress, Restrict Content Pro, SureCart, SureMembers, OttoKit, The Events Calendar, TutorLMS, Wishlist Member, and CartFlows.
314 280
315 -- Spectra
316 -- Easy Digital Downloads
317 -- FluentCRM
318 -- GiveWP
319 -- LearnDash
320 -- LifterLMS
321 -- MemberPress
322 -- PrestoPlayer
323 -- Restrict Content Pro
324 -- SureCart
325 -- SureMembers
326 -- OttoKit
327 -- The Events Calendar
328 -- TutorLMS
329 -- Wishlist Member
330 -- WooCommerce
331 -- CartFlows
332 -- Elementor Pro
333 -- Beaver Builder
334 -- Divi Builder
335 -- And many more
281 +### CONNECT WITH SUREFORMS
336 282
337 -### BRANDING GUIDELINE
283 +[Follow SureForms on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sureforms) for product news and feature updates.
338 284
339 -#### SureForms® is a registered trademark. Please use the following format when mentioning SureForms anywhere:
285 +[Join the SureForms community](https://www.facebook.com/groups/surecart) to learn from other users and discuss workflows.
340 286
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342 -- Sure Forms \[incorrect\]
343 -- Sureform \[incorrect\]
344 -- Sureforms \[incorrect\]
345 -- Sure forms \[incorrect\]
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347 -- Sure Form \[incorrect\]
287 +### CONTRIBUTE TO SUREFORMS
348 288
349 -### CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM AND COMMUNITY
289 +Contribute to the public plugin repository on [GitHub](https://github.com/brainstormforce/sureforms-public).
350 290
351 -[Join our Facebook group community](https://www.facebook.com/groups/surecart):
352 -Learn the tricks and techniques that other SureForms users are using to grow their business. Also, get exciting insider information on upcoming feature releases.
291 +### THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
353 292
354 -### WANT TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE PLUGIN?
293 +SureForms may connect to third-party services only when the related feature is enabled:
355 294
356 -You may now contribute to the plugin on [GitHub](https://github.com/brainstormforce/sureforms-public).
295 +- **ipinfo** may show visitor IP information when IP logging is enabled. [Terms](https://ipinfo.io/terms-of-service) and [Privacy Policy](https://ipinfo.io/privacy-policy)
296 +- **Google Fonts** may load when a Google font is selected. [Terms](https://policies.google.com/terms) and [Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)
297 +- **ipapi** may detect a visitor's region for the phone field. [Terms](https://ipapi.co/terms/) and [Privacy Policy](https://ipapi.co/privacy/)
298 +- **Google reCAPTCHA** may be used for spam prevention.
299 +- **Stripe** is used to process Stripe payment forms. [Terms](https://stripe.com/legal/ssa) and [Privacy Policy](https://stripe.com/privacy)
357 300
358 -### USE OF 3RD PARTY SERVICES
301 +### BRANDING GUIDELINE
359 302
360 -To improve the user experience, SureForms may use the following 3rd party services if the required features are enabled:
303 +SureForms is a registered trademark. Please use the official product name "SureForms."
361 304
362 -- **ipinfo** -- is used to show User IP Info to Admin when IP Logging is turned on. [TOS](https://ipinfo.io/terms-of-service) and [Privacy Policy](https://ipinfo.io/privacy-policy)
305 +== Installation ==
363 306
364 -- **Google Fonts** -- are loaded to add additional fonts to your website. Google's [TOS](https://policies.google.com/terms) and [Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)
307 +1. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New.
308 +2. Search for "SureForms."
309 +3. Click Install Now, then Activate.
310 +4. Choose a template, generate a form with AI, or start from scratch.
311 +5. Add and style fields using the WordPress block editor.
312 +6. Configure notifications, confirmation behavior, and spam protection.
313 +7. Publish using a block, shortcode, or Instant Form link.
365 314
366 -- **ipapi** -- is used to auto detect the current user region Phone Field [TOS](https://ipapi.co/terms/) and [Privacy Policy](https://ipapi.co/privacy/)
315 +== Blocks ==
367 316
368 -- **reCAPTCHA** -- is used for spam prevention and to ensure that the submissions made through the form are done by real human users.
317 +SureForms provides 16 blocks for all users, with additional advanced fields available in SureForms Business:
369 318
370 -- **Stripe** -- is used for processing payment forms. [TOS](https://stripe.com/legal/ssa) and [Privacy Policy](https://stripe.com/privacy)
319 +- **Address Field:** Collect a full address with address lines, city, state, postal code, and country.
320 +- **Phone Number Field:** Collect international phone numbers with country code support and validation.
321 +- **Email Field:** Collect validated email addresses for contact forms, lead forms, and registrations.
322 +- **Textarea Field:** Capture long-form messages, comments, descriptions, or feedback.
323 +- **Number Field:** Collect numeric information with minimum, maximum, and step controls.
324 +- **URL Field:** Accept validated website or page URLs.
325 +- **Dropdown Field:** Add a single-select list with customizable options.
326 +- **Custom Button Block:** Add a styled submit or action button.
327 +- **Text Field:** Collect names, titles, short answers, and other single-line information.
328 +- **Multiple Choice Field:** Let users select one option from a list.
329 +- **Checkbox Field:** Add single or multiple checkbox options for preferences and agreements.
330 +- **Separator:** Divide a form into clear visual sections.
331 +- **Heading:** Add headings to organize longer forms.
332 +- **Image:** Add visual context, branding, or instructions.
333 +- **Icon:** Add icons for visual clarity and design.
334 +- **GDPR Agreement Field:** Add a consent checkbox for privacy-related agreements.
371 335
372 -== Blocks ==
336 +== Frequently Asked Questions ==
373 337
374 -This plugin provides 16 blocks for all users:
338 += Is SureForms free? =
375 339
376 -- **Address:** Displays a SureForms Address Field
340 +Yes. SureForms is free to download from WordPress.org. The free plugin includes AI form generation, contact forms, Stripe payment forms, form entries, email notifications, confirmation messages, Instant Forms, spam protection, styling controls, analytics, import tools, translations, and 16 blocks.
377 341
378 -- **Phone Number:** Displays a SureForms Phone Field
342 += What can I build with SureForms? =
379 343
380 -- **Email:** Displays a SureForms Email Field
344 +You can build contact forms, payment forms, feedback forms, surveys, polls, quizzes, registration forms, login forms, booking forms, quote forms, lead forms, application forms, calculators, order forms, event forms, and other custom WordPress forms. Some advanced form types require SureForms Business.
381 345
382 -- **Textarea:** Displays a SureForms Textarea Field
346 += How does the SureForms AI form builder work? =
383 347
384 -- **Number:** Displays a SureForms Number Field
348 +Describe the form you need in plain language. SureForms AI generates a complete form with appropriate fields and labels. The generated form is made of editable WordPress blocks, so you can change every part of it before publishing.
385 349
386 -- **URL:** Displays a SureForms URL Field
350 += Do I need an external AI API key? =
387 351
388 -- **Dropdown:** Displays a SureForms Dropdown Field
352 +No. You do not need to connect your own external AI API key to generate forms with SureForms.
389 353
390 -- **Custom Button:** Displays a SureForms Custom Button
354 += Does SureForms work with Gutenberg? =
391 355
392 -- **Text:** Displays a SureForms Text Field
356 +Yes. SureForms is built on the WordPress block editor. Its fields are WordPress blocks, so forms are created and edited using the familiar Gutenberg interface.
393 357
394 -- **Multiple Choice:** Displays a SureForms Multiple Choice Field
358 += Can I create payment forms? =
395 359
396 -- **Checkbox:** Displays a SureForms Check Box Field
360 +Yes. Stripe payment forms are included in the free plugin. You can create donation forms, service payment forms, order forms, memberships, bookings, and event registration forms. SureForms Business adds PayPal payments.
397 361
398 -- **Separator:** Displays a SureForms Separator Field
362 += Can I create registration forms and login forms? =
399 363
400 -- **Heading:** Displays a SureForms Heading Field
364 +Yes. SureForms Business includes registration forms, login forms, password fields, lost-password forms, and reset-password forms.
401 365
402 -- **Image:** Displays a SureForms Upload Image Field
366 += Can I create surveys, polls, and feedback forms? =
403 367
404 -- **Icon:** Displays a SureForms Icon Field
368 +Yes. SureForms Business includes survey forms, feedback forms, polls, NPS fields, reports, and conditional workflows.
405 369
406 -- **GDPR Agreement:** Displays a SureForms GDPR Agreement Field
370 += Can I create quiz and calculator forms? =
407 371
408 -== Frequently Asked Questions ==
372 +Yes. SureForms Business supports scored quizzes, graded assessments, personality quizzes, quote calculators, pricing calculators, BMI calculators, cost estimators, and other formula-based forms.
409 373
410 -= Do I need coding skills to create forms using SureForms? =
374 += Does SureForms support multi-step and conversational forms? =
411 375
412 -**No coding needed!**
376 +Yes. SureForms Business includes multi-step forms with progress indicators and conversational forms that display one question at a time.
413 377
414 -With SureForms' visual block builder, you can drag and drop Gutenberg
415 -blocks to create beautiful, responsive forms. Perfect for small business
416 -owners, freelancers, or anyone who wants forms without technical skills.
378 += Does SureForms support file uploads and signatures? =
417 379
418 -= What are the requirements to use SureForms? =
380 +Yes. SureForms Business includes file uploads, signatures, ratings, dates, times, sliders, repeaters, hidden fields, and other advanced fields.
419 381
420 -You just need the latest version of WordPress and a theme. SureForms
421 -installs like any other plugin and is ready to use.
382 += What integrations does SureForms support? =
422 383
423 -= Can I use the SureForms along with a Page Builder? =
384 +SureForms connects with services including Google Sheets, Mailchimp, FluentCRM, HubSpot, Brevo, ActiveCampaign, Zoho CRM, Klaviyo, Airtable, Notion, Telegram, MailerLite, GetResponse, Campaign Monitor, Drip, MailPoet, Kit, and Keap. SureForms Business also supports Zapier and webhooks.
424 385
425 -SureForms only requires the latest WordPress version and works
426 -seamlessly with all major page builders without interference.
386 += Does SureForms work with Elementor, Bricks, Divi, and Beaver Builder? =
427 387
428 -Should you need help, you can [get in touch with
429 -us.](https://support.brainstormforce.com/?utm_source=wp-repo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=readme)
388 +Yes. SureForms works with major WordPress themes and page builders. SureForms Business includes dedicated styling controls for Elementor and Bricks.
430 389
431 -= Will the SureForms slow down my website? =
390 += Where is form data stored? =
432 391
433 -Absolutely not! SureForms is lightweight and fast, built with clean
434 -code and modular architecture to ensure it never slows down your
435 -website.
392 +Form entries are stored in your WordPress database. You can view, manage, search, and export entries from your WordPress dashboard.
436 393
437 -= Can I use the SureForms on client websites? =
394 += Does SureForms protect forms from spam? =
438 395
439 -Yes! You can certainly use SureForms on your own as well as your
440 -client's websites.
396 +Yes. SureForms supports Google reCAPTCHA, hCaptcha, Cloudflare Turnstile, and honeypot protection.
441 397
442 -= What more do I get with the SureForms? =
398 += Will SureForms slow down my website? =
443 399
444 -When you use SureForms, you get a huge library of ready-to-use form
445 -templates that can be used to build your forms fast.
400 +SureForms is built with a block-based, modular approach and is designed to load only what is needed for your forms.
446 401
447 -= Does SureForms support Multi-step Forms or Conversational Forms?
402 += Can I use SureForms on client websites? =
448 403
449 -Yes. You can easily create Multi-step Forms as well as Conversational
450 -Forms to improve user experience and conversion rates with SureForms Business
451 -plans.
404 +Yes. You can use the free version on your own websites and client websites. Paid plan usage depends on the site allowance of the selected SureForms Business license.
452 405
453 -= Can I create quiz forms with SureForms? =
406 += Is SureForms a Contact Form 7 alternative? =
454 407
455 -Yes! SureForms Business includes a Quiz module. You can create scored quizzes with grading and personality tests with result output — all with the same drag-and-drop builder.
408 +Yes. SureForms provides a visual drag and drop form-building experience inside Gutenberg, without requiring shortcode editing or manual HTML for everyday form layouts. It also adds AI form generation, payment forms, entries, design controls, and advanced workflows. [Compare SureForms and Contact Form 7](https://sureforms.com/news/contact-form-7-alternative-sureforms/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=cf7_comparison).
456 409
457 -= Does SureForms support file uploads? =
410 += How is SureForms different from other WordPress form builders? =
458 411
459 -Yes! With SureForms Business, you can add file upload fields to your forms. It supports multi-file uploads, file type restrictions, and role-based access control for uploaded files.
412 +SureForms combines AI form generation, native Gutenberg blocks, form entries inside WordPress, Stripe payment forms, and a modern block-based editing experience. It avoids moving users into an unrelated proprietary builder and keeps generated forms fully editable.
460 413
461 -= What integrations does SureForms support? =
414 += Where can I learn more about SureForms Business features? =
462 415
463 -SureForms Business connects natively with services including Google Sheets, Mailchimp, HubSpot, ActiveCampaign, Klaviyo, Zoho CRM, Notion, and many more. You can also use Zapier to connect with 5,000+ additional apps, or use webhooks to send data to any API endpoint.
416 +Visit the [SureForms features page](https://sureforms.com/features/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=features_faq) to explore advanced form types, fields, automation, payments, integrations, and workflows.
464 417
465 -= Does SureForms support Payment Forms? =
418 +== Screenshots ==
466 419
467 -Yes! SureForms has built-in Payment Form support.
468 -You can collect payments securely through Stripe in the free version. PayPal payments are available with SureForms Business. No add-ons or extra plugins needed.
420 +1. SureForms dashboard: manage forms, entries, reports, and quick actions.
421 +2. Create a form from scratch, select a template, or generate one with AI.
422 +3. AI form builder: describe the form you need and generate editable fields and labels.
423 +4. Customize colors, typography, spacing, buttons, and layouts.
424 +5. Publish through a Gutenberg block, shortcode, or shareable Instant Form link.
469 425
470 -== Screenshot ==
426 +You can report security issues through our [Bug Bounty Program](https://brainstormforce.com/bug-bounty-program/). We collaborate with Patchstack to validate, triage, and handle security reports.
471 427
472 -1. SureForms Dashboard
473 -2. Start building your forms within minutes using SureForms. You can build a form from scratch or choose AI to build one for you.
474 -3. Build forms instantly with just a prompt. AI creates your forms with smart field suggestions. Then add, remove, or rearrange fields as you need.
475 -4. Beautify your forms with Instant Form Styling and a wide range of Block and Form Settings to customize every detail.
476 -5. Lastly, publish your forms instantly or easily embed forms in any pages with SureForms' native block.
477 -
478 -You can report the issue through our [Bug Bounty Program](https://brainstormforce.com/bug-bounty-program/). We collaborate with Patchstack to provide opportunities for researchers to report vulnerabilities. The Patchstack team will help validate, triage, and handle any reported security issues.
479 -
480 428 == Changelog ==
481 -= 2.7.0 - 31st March 2026 =
482 -* New: Added styling options for Gutenberg SureForms Form Block.
483 -* New: Added styling options for Bricks Builder SureForms Form Element.
484 -* New: Added styling options for Elementor SureForms Form Widget.
485 -* Fix: Fixed "Send as Raw HTML" email option wrapping content in unwanted template markup.
486 -* Fix: Fixed Multi Choice option labels with extra whitespace failing to resolve numeric values in payment calculations.
487 -* Fix: Fixed block slug not locking when a smart tag is inserted via the pro plugin.
488 -* Fix: Fixed dynamic tag URLs being auto-linked with HTML markup when used in redirect query parameters.
489 -* Fix: Fixed theme text-transform styles cascading into form input fields.
490 -* Fix: Fixed unique field validation endpoint exposing submitted data to unauthenticated enumeration attacks.
491 -= 2.6.0 - 23rd March 2026 =
492 -* New: Added MCP (Model Context Protocol) settings and Abilities API for AI-powered form management.
493 -* Improvement: Added Blocks API v3 compatibility.
494 -* Improvement: Improved search for form and entry listing.
495 -* Fix: Fixed Stripe payment block not displaying correctly when the same form is embedded multiple times on a page.
496 -* Fix: Fixed entry Previous/Next navigation returning entries from other forms instead of the current form.
497 -* Fix: Resolved intermittent form submission failures on sites with page caching plugins due to expired security tokens.
498 -= 2.5.2 - 12th March 2026 =
499 -* New: Added the “Send as Raw HTML” option in email notifications for fully structured HTML emails.
500 -* New: Added the Learn section.
501 -* Improvement: Improved UX copy across validation messages, settings, and form management UI.
502 -* Fix: Added the `srfm_confirmation_links_open_in_new_tab` filter to allow confirmation message links to open in the same tab.
503 -* Fix: Fixed the page dropdown not loading all pages on large sites with 1,700+ pages by replacing the bulk page fetch with a paginated, searchable REST endpoint.
504 -* Fix: Preserved input formatting in the Entries view.
505 -* Fix: Fixed honeypot spam protection bypass when bots strip the honeypot field entirely.
506 -* Fix: Fixed slug generation not working for newly added blocks in the editor.
507 -* Fix: Fixed unique field validation applying across all forms on the page instead of the submitted form only.
508 -* Fix: Fixed multi-file uploads not saving to the SureForms custom upload directory.
509 -The full changelog is available [here](https://sureforms.com/whats-new/).
429 += 2.12.8 - 25th September 2026 =
430 +* Improvement: The debug log no longer records routine validation stops, such as an empty required field, keeping it focused on real failures.
431 +* Fix: Entry Logs now record the email notification sent when a form is submitted.
432 +* Fix: Resolved an editor crash that prevented forms containing a Register block from opening.
433 += 2.12.7 - 12th September 2026 =
434 +* Improvement: Submission failure notices now offer View details, so you can read and copy the full diagnostics before contacting support.
435 +* Improvement: The Form Checks panel now appears only when something genuinely needs attention, with clearer wording, keeping the sidebar focused.
436 +* Fix: After-submission actions now complete reliably when a form redirects on success.
437 +* Fix: Form pages now keep their styles and submit script on sites using page builders that buffer page output, such as Breakdance.
438 +* Fix: Form submissions no longer drop fields when a caching plugin serves an older copy of the page, so every submitted field is saved to the entry.
439 +* Fix: The conversion rate no longer counts submissions made by site editors while previewing a form.
440 +* Fix: The Edit Form icon is no longer oversized in Divi.
441 +* Fix: This update addressed a security bug. Props to nh4tvd from Patchstack for reporting it responsibly to our team.
442 += 2.12.6 - 2nd September 2026 =
443 +* New: Added an Enable Logs option that records form submission failures to a downloadable file, making it easier to diagnose issues on a live site.
444 +* New: Added Views and Conversion Rate columns to the Forms list, so you can see how each form is performing at a glance.
445 +* New: SureForms now detects a missing entries database table and offers a one-click repair, so submissions start saving again without manual database work.
446 +* Fix: The Edit Form button no longer overlaps form fields on the front end.
447 +* Fix: This update addressed a security bug. Props to Patchstack for reporting it responsibly to our team.
448 +The full changelog is available [here](https://sureforms.com/whats-new/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=whats_new).
510 449
511 -== Upgrade Notice ==
512 -
513 -= 0.0.13 =
514 -From version 0.0.13 we're migrating to a custom database to enhance SureForms' performance and features. This step is necessary and irreversible and your current existing entries will be lost. Thank you for your understanding!
450 +== Upgrade Notice ==