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International Telephone Input for Contact Form 7

By Yordan Soares

Forms & Data Collection / Contact Forms

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

International Telephone Input for Contact Form 7 Review - In-Depth Analysis

Addon for Contact Form 7 to input and validate international telephone numbers. It includes a flag dropdown and user country detection.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.86/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 26+ reviews)

Active Installations

8,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin is an addon for Contact Form 7 that creates a new type of input for entering and validating international telephone numbers. It adds a flag dropdown with the prefix of the telephone number, detects the user's country, displays a relevant placeholder, and provides formatting and validation methods.

Once you have installed and activated your plugin, a new type of input field will be available in your Contact Form 7 forms. To add it to your form, you can either click on the 'International Telephone' button above your form editor or add the shortcode like: [intl_tel* {your-phone}]. Replace {your-phone} with the name you want to give the field. Optionally, you can use the asterisk (*) to make the field required.

To display the field's info in your email, use the tag: [{your-phone}]. It will display something like +12025550109. You can also recover specific parts of the telephone number, such as the name of the country, the country code, and the number without the country code using specific tags.

This plugin uses the International Telephone Input JavaScript library and the eXTReMe-IP-LOOKUP.com API.

Comparing to Alternatives

International Telephone Input for Contact Form 7 is one of several plugins designed to enhance phone input fields in Contact Form 7, offering international telephone input capabilities with flags and dial codes.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamless integration with Contact Form 7 forms
Supports international telephone input with country flags
Highly rated by most users with 84.6% giving 5 stars
Lightweight and easy to use
No known security vulnerabilities reported

Weaknesses

Some users report phone numbers not appearing in emails
Limited customization options compared to original JS plugin
Minor UI issues on mobile with dropdown size
Validation error messages may not display properly when phone is required

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and very few low ratings, users generally appreciate the plugin's functionality and integration, though a small minority report significant issues.

Positive highlights

'A really good plugin, well integrated!!!' - Anonymous User 18272332
'Superb, but it should have option to display country short name instead of flag' - goppal
'The plugin is great, works as expected.' - DimSar
'90% awesome' - DimSar

Common complaints

Phone number does not appear in the email submission
Limited features compared to the original JavaScript plugin

Weaknesses

Lacks some customization options
Validation error messages may not show when phone field is required
Mobile dropdown UI is not optimal

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a simple, well-integrated international phone input solution for Contact Form 7 without needing advanced customization.

Not ideal for

Users who require extensive customization options or who need guaranteed phone number capture in emails may find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers international telephone input with flags and dial codes integrated into Contact Form 7 forms, covering most basic needs.

Final Verdict

International Telephone Input for Contact Form 7 is a reliable and well-liked plugin that enhances phone input fields with international dialing features and flags. It is easy to use and integrates smoothly with Contact Form 7, making it a solid choice for users needing basic international phone input functionality.

However, some users report issues with phone numbers not appearing in emails and limited customization options. While it has no known security vulnerabilities, those requiring advanced features or guaranteed data capture may want to consider alternatives. Overall, it offers good value as a free plugin with strong user approval.