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Contact Form 7 vs Ajax Contact Forms (ACF SP) (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Contact Form 7

Contact Form 7

4(2,160)

10M+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Contact Form 7
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Ajax Contact Forms (ACF SP)

Ajax Contact Forms (ACF SP)

5(3)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
View Ajax Contact Forms (ACF SP)

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Ajax Contact Forms (ACF SP) has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Contact Form 7 leads in active installations (10M+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Contact Form 7 has accumulated 411M+ total downloads while Ajax Contact Forms (ACF SP) has 2.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4/5Contact Form 7
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Ajax Contact Forms (ACF SP)5/5
Total Reviews
2,160Contact Form 7
◄
Ajax Contact Forms (ACF SP)3
Active Installs
10M+Contact Form 7
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Ajax Contact Forms (ACF SP)10
Total Downloads
411M+Contact Form 7
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Ajax Contact Forms (ACF SP)2.1K+
Support Resolution
40%Contact Form 7
Ajax Contact Forms (ACF SP)N/A
Last Updated
1 month agoContact Form 7
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Ajax Contact Forms (ACF SP)7 years ago
First Released
2007Contact Form 7
Ajax Contact Forms (ACF SP)2018
Age
19 yearsContact Form 7
Ajax Contact Forms (ACF SP)8 years
WP Requires
6.7+Contact Form 7
Ajax Contact Forms (ACF SP)4.5.3+
PHP Requires
7.4+Contact Form 7
Ajax Contact Forms (ACF SP)false+
Business Model
FreeContact Form 7
Ajax Contact Forms (ACF SP)Free
Latest Version
6.1.5Contact Form 7
Ajax Contact Forms (ACF SP)1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Contact Form 7

4/5(2,160 reviews)
5
68%
4
7%
3
3%
2
3%
1
19%

Ajax Contact Forms (ACF SP)

5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Contact Form 7 Reviews

by Sapan Shah

Go-to Plugin for Forms

Its a no-brainer when you want a simple form solution without any fuss, confusing or complex UI. Just install CF7, customize the default form or create a new one and paste the form shortcode on any pa

by rajneetk1122

Reliable & Lightweight Contact Form Solution for WordPress

ontact Form 7 is a highly flexible and lightweight plugin that allows users to create and manage multiple contact forms with ease. Its modular architecture and customization options make it ideal for

by tyla996

Works Really Well

Using it for forms n it just works. Setup is quick n no extra hassle. Lightweight n does exactly what I need. tnx CF7 for keeping it clean 👍

Ajax Contact Forms (ACF SP) Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Contact Form 7 or Ajax Contact Forms (ACF SP) more popular?
Contact Form 7 has 10M+ active installations while Ajax Contact Forms (ACF SP) has 10. Contact Form 7 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Contact Form 7 or Ajax Contact Forms (ACF SP)?
Contact Form 7 has a 4/5 rating from 2,160 reviews, while Ajax Contact Forms (ACF SP) has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Contact Form 7 and Ajax Contact Forms (ACF SP) free?
Contact Form 7 is free and Ajax Contact Forms (ACF SP) is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Contact Form 7 or Ajax Contact Forms (ACF SP)?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Contact Form 7 was last updated 1 month ago and Ajax Contact Forms (ACF SP) was last updated 7 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.