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1 === SureForms - Contact Form, Payment Form & Other Custom Form Builder ===
2 Contributors: brainstormforce
3 Tags: forms, contact form, custom form, payment form, form builder
4 Requires at least: 6.4
5 Tested up to: 6.9.4
6 Requires PHP: 7.4
7 Stable tag: 2.8.2
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. Create contact, payment, quiz & custom forms with advanced features in 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 payments are available with SureForms Business.
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 SureForms Business unlocks advanced capabilities for power users, agencies, and businesses. Here's everything you get:
163
164 #### Advanced Form Types
165
166 [**Conversational Forms**](https://sureforms.com/features/conversational-form/):
167 Chat-like forms, one question at a time, for more conversions.
168
169 [**Multi-step Forms**](https://sureforms.com/features/multi-step-forms/):
170 Bite-sized forms with progress indicators, less form fatigue for your users.
171
172 [**Quiz Forms**](https://sureforms.com/features/quiz/):
173 Create scored quizzes and personality tests with result output and grading.
174
175 [**Conditional Logic Forms**](https://sureforms.com/features/conditional-logic/):
176 Show or hide fields, customize email notifications, and display different confirmation messages based on users' answers.
177
178 [**Calculators**](https://sureforms.com/features/calculator-form/):
179 Provide instant quotes or results with interactive calculators in your site. Designed to bring more traffic to your site.
180
181 #### Pro Field Types
182
183 SureForms Business adds these powerful field types on top of the 15+ free fields:
184
185 - Date Picker (with localization and disabled dates)
186 - Time Picker
187 - File Upload (multi-file, type restrictions, role-based access)
188 - Signature Field
189 - Rating Field
190 - Range Slider
191 - Repeater Field (dynamically add field groups)
192 - Hidden Field
193 - Custom HTML
194 - Password Field
195
196 #### Advanced Features
197
198 [**PDF Generation**](https://sureforms.com/features/pdf-generator/):
199 Instantly create downloadable PDFs of form submissions for records or sharing.
200
201 [**Save & Resume**](https://sureforms.com/features/save-and-resume/):
202 Let users save their progress and come back to complete the form later.
203
204 [**Custom Registration & Login Forms**](https://sureforms.com/features/login-and-registration/):
205 Fully functional, branded Registration & Login forms for your site using just a block.
206
207 **Custom Post Type Creation**:
208 Create WordPress posts or custom post types directly from form submissions.
209
210 **Field Restrictions:**
211 Restrict form submissions by IP, country, keywords, user login, or password — with regex support for advanced validation.
212
213 **Conditional Emails & Confirmations:**
214 Send different email notifications and show different confirmation messages based on form field values.
215
216 **Dynamic Options:**
217 Populate dropdowns and multiple choice fields dynamically from post types, taxonomies, or user roles.
218
219 **Embed Styling:**
220 Customize form appearance with advanced styling options when embedding forms via shortcode or page builders.
221
222 #### Integrations & Automation
223
224 [**Advanced Native Integrations**](https://sureforms.com/integrations/):
225 Connect your forms natively with top apps and services to automate workflows and save time without any third-party add-ons or plugins.
226
227 SureForms connects natively with:
228 - Google Sheets
229 - Mailchimp
230 - FluentCRM
231 - Telegram
232 - HubSpot
233 - MailerLite
234 - Brevo (Sendinblue)
235 - ActiveCampaign
236 - Kit
237 - GetResponse
238 - Airtable
239 - MailJet
240 - Campaign Monitor
241 - Drip
242 - Salesflare
243 - Breeze
244 - Latepoint
245 - Hostinger Reach
246 - AgileCRM
247 - WPFusion
248 - Klaviyo
249 - Keap
250 - Notion
251 - MailPoet
252 - MailerPress
253 - Zoho CRM
254 - SureContact
255
256 **Zapier Integration:**
257 Connect your forms with 5,000+ apps through Zapier for limitless automation.
258
259 **Webhooks:**
260 Send form data to any external URL or API endpoint with conditional webhook triggers.
261
262 **PayPal Payments:**
263 Accept PayPal payments alongside Stripe for flexible payment collection.
264
265 #### Page Builder Styling
266
267 Customize form appearance directly within your favorite page builder:
268 - Gutenberg Block Editor — styling controls in the block sidebar
269 - Bricks Builder — styling options in the Bricks panel
270 - Elementor — styling controls in the Elementor widget
271
272 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.
273
274 ### HOW IT WORKS ❓
275
276 From installation to creating your first form, SureForms is designed to be simple and intuitive. Here is how it works:
277
278 #### Step 1: Install WordPress Plugin 🔌
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280 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".
281
282 #### Step 2: Build your Form ⚙️
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284 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.
285
286 #### Step 3: Embed/Publish your Form 📄
287
288 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.
289
290 ### WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM SUREFORMS?
291
292 SureForms is built for anyone who needs contact forms, custom forms, or advanced user-friendly forms on WordPress.
293
294 - **Website Owners:** For any GDPR-compliant forms without coding.
295 - **Designers:** For forms that match site aesthetics with custom styling options.
296 - **Developers:** Ability to extend with clean APIs, hooks, and custom CSS.
297 - **No-Code Professionals:** Use advanced features like Conditional Logic, Multi-step, and Conversational Forms with ease.
298 - **Agencies:** To save time with easy integration for scalable workflows.
299 - **E-commerce Stores:** To power up Checkouts, Registrations, and Customer Forms.
300 - **Educators & Communities:** To build student Registration or Login Forms, Feedback Forms, or Membership Forms quickly.
301
302 Don't think this is just it. There is no limit to the types of businesses and organizations that can benefit from using SureForms.
303
304 ### WORDPRESS THEMES & PLUGINS THAT SUREFORMS SUPPORTS 🔗
305
306 #### SureForms works with any theme, including:
307
308 - Astra
309 - Spectra One
310 - Blocksy
311 - Bricks Builder
312 - Flatsome
313 - GeneratePress
314 - Hestia
315 - Kadence
316 - Neve
317
318 #### SureForms is compatible with all plugins, including:
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320 - Spectra
321 - Easy Digital Downloads
322 - FluentCRM
323 - GiveWP
324 - LearnDash
325 - LifterLMS
326 - MemberPress
327 - PrestoPlayer
328 - Restrict Content Pro
329 - SureCart
330 - SureMembers
331 - OttoKit
332 - The Events Calendar
333 - TutorLMS
334 - Wishlist Member
335 - WooCommerce
336 - CartFlows
337 - Elementor Pro
338 - Beaver Builder
339 - Divi Builder
340 - And many more
341
342 ### BRANDING GUIDELINE
343
344 #### SureForms® is a registered trademark. Please use the following format when mentioning SureForms anywhere:
345
346 - SureForms \[correct\]
347 - Sure Forms \[incorrect\]
348 - Sureform \[incorrect\]
349 - Sureforms \[incorrect\]
350 - Sure forms \[incorrect\]
351 - SureForm \[incorrect\]
352 - Sure Form \[incorrect\]
353
354 ### CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM AND COMMUNITY
355
356 [Join our Facebook group community](https://www.facebook.com/groups/surecart):
357 Learn the tricks and techniques that other SureForms users are using to grow their business. Also, get exciting insider information on upcoming feature releases.
358
359 ### WANT TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE PLUGIN?
360
361 You may now contribute to the plugin on [GitHub](https://github.com/brainstormforce/sureforms-public).
362
363 ### USE OF 3RD PARTY SERVICES
364
365 To improve the user experience, SureForms may use the following 3rd party services if the required features are enabled:
366
367 - **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)
368
369 - **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)
370
371 - **ipapi** -- is used to auto detect the current user region Phone Field [TOS](https://ipapi.co/terms/) and [Privacy Policy](https://ipapi.co/privacy/)
372
373 - **reCAPTCHA** -- is used for spam prevention and to ensure that the submissions made through the form are done by real human users.
374
375 - **Stripe** -- is used for processing payment forms. [TOS](https://stripe.com/legal/ssa) and [Privacy Policy](https://stripe.com/privacy)
376
377 == Blocks ==
378
379 This plugin provides 16 blocks for all users:
380
381 - **Address:** Displays a SureForms Address Field
382
383 - **Phone Number:** Displays a SureForms Phone Field
384
385 - **Email:** Displays a SureForms Email Field
386
387 - **Textarea:** Displays a SureForms Textarea Field
388
389 - **Number:** Displays a SureForms Number Field
390
391 - **URL:** Displays a SureForms URL Field
392
393 - **Dropdown:** Displays a SureForms Dropdown Field
394
395 - **Custom Button:** Displays a SureForms Custom Button
396
397 - **Text:** Displays a SureForms Text Field
398
399 - **Multiple Choice:** Displays a SureForms Multiple Choice Field
400
401 - **Checkbox:** Displays a SureForms Check Box Field
402
403 - **Separator:** Displays a SureForms Separator Field
404
405 - **Heading:** Displays a SureForms Heading Field
406
407 - **Image:** Displays a SureForms Upload Image Field
408
409 - **Icon:** Displays a SureForms Icon Field
410
411 - **GDPR Agreement:** Displays a SureForms GDPR Agreement Field
412
413 == Frequently Asked Questions ==
414
415 = Do I need coding skills to create forms using SureForms? =
416
417 **No coding needed!**
418
419 With SureForms' visual block builder, you can drag and drop Gutenberg
420 blocks to create beautiful, responsive forms. Perfect for small business
421 owners, freelancers, or anyone who wants forms without technical skills.
422
423 = What are the requirements to use SureForms? =
424
425 You just need the latest version of WordPress and a theme. SureForms
426 installs like any other plugin and is ready to use.
427
428 = Can I use the SureForms along with a Page Builder? =
429
430 SureForms only requires the latest WordPress version and works
431 seamlessly with all major page builders without interference.
432
433 Should you need help, you can [get in touch with
434 us.](https://support.brainstormforce.com/?utm_source=wp-repo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=readme)
435
436 = Will the SureForms slow down my website? =
437
438 Absolutely not! SureForms is lightweight and fast, built with clean
439 code and modular architecture to ensure it never slows down your
440 website.
441
442 = Can I use the SureForms on client websites? =
443
444 Yes! You can certainly use SureForms on your own as well as your
445 client's websites.
446
447 = What more do I get with the SureForms? =
448
449 When you use SureForms, you get a huge library of ready-to-use form
450 templates that can be used to build your forms fast.
451
452 = Does SureForms support Multi-step Forms or Conversational Forms?
453
454 Yes. You can easily create Multi-step Forms as well as Conversational
455 Forms to improve user experience and conversion rates with SureForms Business
456 plans.
457
458 = Can I create quiz forms with SureForms? =
459
460 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.
461
462 = Does SureForms support file uploads? =
463
464 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.
465
466 = What integrations does SureForms support? =
467
468 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.
469
470 = Does SureForms support Payment Forms? =
471
472 Yes! SureForms has built-in Payment Form support.
473 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.
474
475 == Screenshot ==
476
477 1. SureForms Dashboard
478 2. Start building your forms within minutes using SureForms. You can build a form from scratch or choose AI to build one for you.
479 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.
480 4. Beautify your forms with Instant Form Styling and a wide range of Block and Form Settings to customize every detail.
481 5. Lastly, publish your forms instantly or easily embed forms in any pages with SureForms' native block.
482
483 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.
484
485 == Changelog ==
486 = 2.8.2 - 5th May 2026 =
487 * New: Added "Both" payment type so a single form can collect one-time and subscription payments together.
488 * New: Added Hidden field support for the payment block's dynamic amount.
489 * New: Added minimum character limit support for the Textarea field.
490 * Improvement: Added extension hooks for windowed entry caps in form restriction.
491 * Fix: Fixed AI Form Builder silent failures and replaced generic error messages with clearer feedback.
492 * Fix: Resolved an issue where the Confirm Email field could silently block form submission when the Email field was not marked as required.
493 = 2.8.1 - 27th April 2026 =
494 * New: Added support for dynamic default values on Dropdown and Multi-Choice fields.
495 * New: Added {entry_id} smart tag for use in email templates, confirmations, and dynamic content.
496 * Improvement: Added PLN (Polish Złoty) to the currency dropdown.
497 * Fix: Fixed background color not applying correctly in non-iframe editor mode.
498 * Fix: Fixed MCP endpoint REST URL resolution so it uses the correct site URL.
499 * Fix: Fixed Phone field country flag unexpectedly changing during browser autocomplete.
500 * Fix: Fixed review/validation issues in Global Settings.
501 = 2.8.0 - 16th April 2026 =
502 * New: Added My Account page allowing users to view and manage their payment history and subscriptions.
503 * Improvement: Phone number country detection moved to backend with caching, reducing multiple API calls.
504 * Fix: Fixed payment method radio button display issue when both Stripe and PayPal gateways are enabled.
505 * Fix: Fixed crash when saving a form containing the Register block.
506 * Fix: Fixed inability to deselect a preselected option in single-selection controls (radio, dropdown) within the editor.
507 * Fix: Fixed Quill rich text editor toolbar strings not being translatable.
508 The full changelog is available [here](https://sureforms.com/whats-new/).
509
510 == Upgrade Notice ==
511
512 = 0.0.13 =
513 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!
514