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1 === SureForms - Contact Form, Payment Form & Other Custom Form Builder ===
2 Contributors: brainstormforce
3 Tags: forms, contact form, custom forms, payment form, form builder
4 Requires at least: 6.4
5 Tested up to: 6.9.3
6 Requires PHP: 7.4
7 Stable tag: 2.5.2
8 License: GPLv2 or later
9 License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
10
11 The most beginner-friendly, AI Form Builder for WordPress to create contact forms, payment forms & other custom forms with advanced features, within minutes.
12
13 == Description ==
14
15 #### SUREFORMS – THE BEST AI-ASSISTED FORM BUILDER
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24 👉 <a href="https://bsf.io/sureforms-demo" target="_blank" rel="">Try the live demo of SureForms</a>
25
26 [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLpnm4GdXks]
27
28 ### CREATE BEAUTIFUL RESPONSIVE FORMS USING WORDPRESS BLOCK EDITOR (GUTENBERG EDITOR) WITHOUT CODING ⚡
29
30 Our mission at SureForms is to empower you to build **beautiful forms without any code**.
31
32 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.
33
34 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.
35
36 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.
37
38 In this regard, SureForms addresses several pain points commonly experienced by website owners:
39
40 - Complex Process of Form Building
41 - Design Limitations
42 - Lack of Mobile-friendliness and Accessibility
43 - Limited Engagement in Their Forms
44 - Spam and Security Issues
45
46 SureForms is packed with features to address these pain points of WordPress users.
47
48 ### POWERFUL FEATURES OF SUREFORMS 💪
49
50 Below are some of the top features SureForms offers:
51
52 #### Native WordPress
53
54 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.
55
56 It's fast, simple, and the most beginner-friendly form builder for WordPress.
57
58 #### Create Forms Effortlessly with AI
59
60 [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDLF4dk3YHI]
61
62 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.
63
64 **Here are a few examples of forms you can create with SureForms AI:**
65
66 - Contact Form
67 - Feedback / Survey Form
68 - Event RSVP Form
69 - Job Application Form
70 - Newsletter Form
71 - Support Form
72 - Payment Forms
73 - Calorie Counter
74 - Calculators
75 - Conversational Forms
76
77 #### No-Code Flexibility
78
79 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.
80
81 #### Payment Forms
82
83 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.
84
85 Here are a few examples of how the Payment Feature in SureForms can power your forms:
86 - [Donation Form](https://sureforms.com/form/donation-form/)
87 - [Photography Packages Booking Form](https://sureforms.com/form/photography-packages-payment-form/)
88 - [Monthly Membership Plan Form](https://sureforms.com/form/monthly-membership-plan/)
89 - [Web Design Packages Booking Form](https://sureforms.com/form/freelance-web-design-packages-payment/)
90
91 #### Instant Forms
92
93 [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMH129ZUxJ0]
94
95 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.
96
97 #### Mobile-First Approach
98
99 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.
100
101 #### Multi-Column Layouts
102
103 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.
104
105 #### Input Fields
106
107 **SureForms comes with 15+ fields to build your form:**
108
109 - Text Field
110 - Email
111 - URL
112 - Textarea
113 - Multiple Choice
114 - Checkbox
115 - GDPR Agreement
116 - Number Field
117 - Phone Number
118 - Dropdown
119 - Address Field
120 - Custom Button
121 - Separator
122 - Heading
123 - Image
124 - Icon
125
126 #### Inline Field Validation
127
128 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.
129
130 #### GDPR Compliance
131
132 Ensure your forms are GDPR compliant and protect user data by simply enabling the built-in GDPR setting.
133
134 #### Anti-Spam Forms
135
136 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.
137
138 #### Personalized Confirmation Messages
139
140 SureForms provides options for setting up customized confirmation messages or redirections that are displayed to users after successful form submissions.
141
142 Tailor these messages to provide personalized feedback or redirect respondents to specific pages.
143
144 #### Email Notifications
145
146 Configure customized email notifications triggered by form submissions. Specify recipients, email templates, and personalized messages to stay informed and automate communication.
147
148 #### Form Entries
149
150 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.
151
152 #### Visual Data Reporting
153
154 Analyze and gain insights from form submissions through interactive charts, graphs, and data visualizations. Take data-driven decisions.
155
156 #### Developer-Friendly Customization
157
158 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.
159
160 ### Premium Features of SureForms 🔥
161
162 [**Conversational Forms**](https://sureforms.com/features/conversational-form/):
163 Chat-like forms, one question at a time, for more conversions.
164
165 [**Multi-step Forms**](https://sureforms.com/features/multi-step-forms/):
166 Bite-sized forms, less form fatigue for your users.
167
168 [**Conditional Logic Forms**](https://sureforms.com/features/conditional-logic/):
169 Personalized forms based on users' answers.
170
171 [**PDF Generation**](https://sureforms.com/features/pdf-generator/):
172 Instantly create downloadable PDFs of form submissions for records or sharing.
173
174 [**Custom Registration & Login Forms**](https://sureforms.com/features/login-and-registration/):
175 Fully functional, branded Registration & Login form for your site using just a block.
176
177 [**Advanced Native Integration**](https://sureforms.com/integrations/):
178 Connect your forms natively with top apps and services to automate workflows and save time without any third-party add-ons or plugins.
179 SureForms connects natively with:
180 - Google Sheets
181 - Mailchimp
182 - FluentCRM
183 - Telegram
184 - HubSpot
185 - MailerLite
186 - Brevo (Sendinblue)
187 - ActiveCampaign
188 - Kit
189 - GetResponse
190 - Airtable
191 - MailJet
192 - Campaign Monitor
193 - Drip
194 - Salesflare
195 - Breeze
196 - Latepoint
197 - Hostinger Reach
198 - AgileCRM
199 - WPFusion
200 - MailPoet
201 - MailerPress
202 - Keep
203 - Zoho CRM
204 And new integrations getting added almost every month.
205
206 [**Calculators**](https://sureforms.com/features/calculator-form/):
207 Provide instant quotes or results with interactive calculators in your site. Designed to bring more traffic to your site.
208
209 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.
210
211 ### HOW IT WORKS ❓
212
213 From installation to creating your first form, SureForms is designed to be simple and intuitive. Here is how it works:
214
215 #### Step 1: Install WordPress Plugin 🔌
216
217 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".
218
219 #### Step 2: Build your Form ⚙️
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221 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.
222
223 #### Step 3: Embed/Publish your Form 📄
224
225 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.
226
227 ### WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM SUREFORMS?
228
229 SureForms is built for anyone who needs contact forms, custom forms, or advanced user-friendly forms on WordPress.
230
231 - **Website Owners:** For any GDPR-compliant forms without coding.
232 - **Designers:** For forms that match site aesthetics with custom styling options.
233 - **Developers:** Ability to extend with clean APIs, hooks, and custom CSS.
234 - **No-Code Professionals:** Use advanced features like Conditional Logic, Multi-step, and Conversational Forms with ease.
235 - **Agencies:** To save time with easy integration for scalable workflows.
236 - **E-commerce Stores:** To power up Checkouts, Registrations, and Customer Forms.
237 - **Educators & Communities:** To build student Registration or Login Forms, Feedback Forms, or Membership Forms quickly.
238
239 Don't think this is just it. There is no limit to the types of businesses and organizations that can benefit from using SureForms.
240
241 ### WORDPRESS THEMES & PLUGINS THAT SUREFORMS SUPPORTS 🔗
242
243 #### SureForms works with any theme, including:
244
245 - Astra
246 - Spectra One
247 - Blocksy
248 - Bricks Builder
249 - Flatsome
250 - GeneratePress
251 - Hestia
252 - Kadence
253 - Neve
254
255 #### SureForms is compatible with all plugins, including:
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257 - Spectra
258 - Easy Digital Downloads
259 - FluentCRM
260 - GiveWP
261 - LearnDash
262 - LifterLMS
263 - MemberPress
264 - PrestoPlayer
265 - Restrict Content Pro
266 - SureCart
267 - SureMembers
268 - OttoKit
269 - The Events Calendar
270 - TutorLMS
271 - Wishlist Member
272 - WooCommerce
273 - CartFlows
274 - Elementor Pro
275 - Beaver Builder
276 - Divi Builder
277 - And many more
278
279 ### BRANDING GUIDELINE
280
281 #### SureForms® is a registered trademark. Please use the following format when mentioning SureForms anywhere:
282
283 - SureForms \[correct\]
284 - Sure Forms \[incorrect\]
285 - Sureform \[incorrect\]
286 - Sureforms \[incorrect\]
287 - Sure forms \[incorrect\]
288 - SureForm \[incorrect\]
289 - Sure Form \[incorrect\]
290
291 ### CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM AND COMMUNITY
292
293 [Join our Facebook group community](https://www.facebook.com/groups/surecart):
294 Learn the tricks and techniques that other SureForms users are using to grow their business. Also, get exciting insider information on upcoming feature releases.
295
296 ### WANT TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE PLUGIN?
297
298 You may now contribute to the plugin on [GitHub](https://github.com/brainstormforce/sureforms-public).
299
300 ### USE OF 3RD PARTY SERVICES
301
302 To improve the user experience, SureForms may use the following 3rd party services if the required features are enabled:
303
304 - **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
306 - **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
308 - **ipapi** -- is used to auto detect the current user region Phone Field [TOS](https://ipapi.co/terms/) and [Privacy Policy](https://ipapi.co/privacy/)
309
310 - **reCAPTCHA** -- is used for spam prevention and to ensure that the submissions made through the form are done by real human users.
311
312 == Blocks ==
313
314 This plugin provides 16 blocks for all users:
315
316 - **Address:** Displays a SureForms Address Field
317
318 - **Phone Number:** Displays a SureForms Phone Field
319
320 - **Email:** Displays a SureForms Email Field
321
322 - **Textarea:** Displays a SureForms Textarea Field
323
324 - **Number:** Displays a SureForms Number Field
325
326 - **URL:** Displays a SureForms URL Field
327
328 - **Dropdown:** Displays a SureForms Dropdown Field
329
330 - **Custom Button:** Displays a SureForms Custom Button
331
332 - **Text:** Displays a SureForms Text Field
333
334 - **Multiple Choice:** Displays a SureForms Multiple Choice Field
335
336 - **Checkbox:** Displays a SureForms Check Box Field
337
338 - **Separator:** Displays a SureForms Separator Field
339
340 - **Heading:** Displays a SureForms Heading Field
341
342 - **Image:** Displays a SureForms Upload Image Field
343
344 - **Icon:** Displays a SureForms Icon Field
345
346 - **GDPR Agreement:** Displays a SureForms GDPR Agreement Field
347
348 == Frequently Asked Questions ==
349
350 = Do I need coding skills to create forms using SureForms? =
351
352 **No coding needed!**
353
354 With SureForms' visual block builder, you can drag and drop Gutenberg
355 blocks to create beautiful, responsive forms. Perfect for small business
356 owners, freelancers, or anyone who wants forms without technical skills.
357
358 = What are the requirements to use SureForms? =
359
360 You just need the latest version of WordPress and a theme. SureForms
361 installs like any other plugin and is ready to use.
362
363 = Can I use the SureForms along with a Page Builder? =
364
365 SureForms only requires the latest WordPress version and works
366 seamlessly with all major page builders without interference.
367
368 Should you need help, you can [get in touch with
369 us.](https://support.brainstormforce.com/?utm_source=wp-repo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=readme)
370
371 = Will the SureForms slow down my website? =
372
373 Absolutely not! SureForms is lightweight and fast, built with clean
374 code and modular architecture to ensure it never slows down your
375 website.
376
377 = Can I use the SureForms on client websites? =
378
379 Yes! You can certainly use SureForms on your own as well as your
380 client's websites.
381
382 = What more do I get with the SureForms? =
383
384 When you use SureForms, you get a huge library of ready-to-use form
385 templates that can be used to build your forms fast.
386
387 = Does SureForms support Multi-step Forms or Conversational Forms?
388
389 Yes. You can easily create Multi-step Forms as well as Conversational
390 Forms to improve user experience and conversion rates with SureForms Pro
391 plans.
392
393 = Does SureForms support Payment Forms? =
394
395 Yes! SureForms has built-in Payment Form support.
396 You can collect payments securely through Stripe & PayPal without any add-ons or extra plugins.
397
398 == Screenshot ==
399
400 1. SureForms Dashboard
401 2. Start building your forms within minutes using SureForms. You can build a form from scratch or choose AI to build one for you.
402 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.
403 4. Beautify your forms with Instant Form Styling and a wide range of Block and Form Settings to customize every detail.
404 5. Lastly, publish your forms instantly or easily embed forms in any pages with SureForms' native block.
405
406 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.
407
408 == Changelog ==
409 = 2.5.2 - 12th March 2026 =
410 * New: Added the “Send as Raw HTML” option in email notifications for fully structured HTML emails.
411 * New: Added the Learn section.
412 * Improvement: Improved UX copy across validation messages, settings, and form management UI.
413 * Fix: Added the `srfm_confirmation_links_open_in_new_tab` filter to allow confirmation message links to open in the same tab.
414 * 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.
415 * Fix: Preserved input formatting in the Entries view.
416 * Fix: Fixed honeypot spam protection bypass when bots strip the honeypot field entirely.
417 * Fix: Fixed slug generation not working for newly added blocks in the editor.
418 * Fix: Fixed unique field validation applying across all forms on the page instead of the submitted form only.
419 * Fix: Fixed multi-file uploads not saving to the SureForms custom upload directory.
420 = 2.5.1 - 16th February 2026 =
421 * New: Added option to change currency position (e.g., $100, 100$, $ 100, 100 $).
422 * Fix: Fixed the payment block amount not updating correctly with conditional logic.
423 = 2.5.0 - 2nd February 2026 =
424 * Improvement: Added translation support for the country list in the phone number field.
425 * Fix: Fixed dropdown placeholder and GDPR label translation on the frontend.
426 The full changelog is available [here](https://sureforms.com/whats-new/).
427
428 == Upgrade Notice ==
429
430 = 0.0.13 =
431 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!
432