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Contact Form 7

Just another contact form plugin. Simple but flexible.

By Rock Lobster Inc.·Contact Form·Free
4(2,159 reviews)
·10M+ active installs·Updated 1 month ago
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As of April 2026, Contact Form 7 is a WordPress contact form plugin with 10M+ active installations and a 4/5 rating from 2,159 reviews. It has been downloaded 411M+ times in total. Requires WordPress 6.7+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2007. Recently updated within the last 3 months. Download volume is stable this week. Support resolution rate: 40%. Top alternative: WPForms – Easy Form Builder for….

4/52,159 reviews
10M+active installs
40%resolved
19 yearssince 2007

Overview

Contact Form 7 is a plugin designed to be a practical tool for all WordPress users who embrace the philosophy of free and open source software. It employs sophisticatedly modularized architecture and its original Schema-Woven Validation technology.

Docs and support

You can find docs, FAQ and more detailed information about Contact Form 7 on contactform7.com. When you cannot find the answer to your question on the FAQ or in any of the documentation, check the support forum on WordPress.org. If you cannot locate any topics that pertain to your particular issue, post a new topic for it.

Contact Form 7 needs your support

It is hard to continue to maintain this plugin without support from users like you. There are several ways for you to contribute to the project: testing, coding, translating…

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Ratings & Reviews

42,159 reviews
5 ★
1,461
4 ★
151
3 ★
75
2 ★
68
1 ★
404

Recent Reviews

Go-to Plugin for Forms
by Sapan Shah·Today

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 page/widget you want. It can’t get any simpler!

Reliable & Lightweight Contact Form Solution for WordPress
by rajneetk1122·Yesterday

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 developers and site owners who prefer control over design and functionality. The plugin integrates well with third-party services and maintains a strong focus on privacy and simplicity.

Works Really Well
by tyla996·3 days ago

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 👍

good contact plugin
by 2fishone·6 days ago

stable contact plugin, really like the simplicity, smooth and elegent

Works Pretty Well
by kinseykinsey·2 weeks ago

Been using Contact Form 7 for a while. It’s simple and does what I need. Setup took a bit of time cz the interface feels old, but forms work fine after that. Reliable plugin overall. tnkz to the devs.

Download Trends

Today: 50KYesterday: 43KThis week: 278KPeriod total: 41.4M

Compatibility

WordPress6.7+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4
PHP7.4+ required

Version Adoption

v6.1
53.1%
Other
28.2%
v6.0
11.7%
v5.9
7.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

For more information, see Releases.

6.1.5

https://contactform7.com/contact-form-7-615/

View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Takayuki MiyoshiTakayuki MiyoshiRock Lobster Inc.Rock Lobster Inc.
Plugin Info
Version
6.1.5
Last Updated
Feb 8, 2026
WP Requires
6.7+
Tested Up To
6.9.4
PHP Requires
7.4+
Active Installs
10M+
Downloads
411M+
Added
Aug 2, 2007
Business
Free

Tags

contact formschema-woven validation

Developer

R
Rock Lobster Inc.
6 plugins11.1M+ total installs
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