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Date Time Picker for Contact Form 7

By Ruhul Amin

Forms & Data Collection / Contact Forms

Date Time Picker for Contact Form 7 Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin enables Contact Form 7 text fields into Date, Time, or Date Time pickers using CSS classes.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.75/10

User Rating

3.3/5 (based on 21+ reviews)

Active Installations

20,000+

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 enables Contact Form 7 text fields into Date, Time, or Date Time pickers using CSS classes. After installing the plugin, you just need to add the necessary CSS class to the Contact Form 7 CSS Classes editor. If you use multiple classes, remember to separate each class with a space.

Here are the classes to use in each field:

Only for Date Picker: walcf7-datepicker
Only for Time Picker: walcf7-timepicker
For both Date and Time Picker: walcf7-datetimepicker

Remember: The class should be added to the text field. For example: [text* book-date class:walcf7-datepicker placeholder 'Date Picker']

Check the demo site for more information.

Comparing to Alternatives

Date Time Picker for Contact Form 7 is a specialized plugin designed to add date and time selection fields to Contact Form 7 forms. Compared to other similar plugins, it offers a focused feature set tailored for this purpose.

Top alternatives

Date Time Picker for Contact Form 7

Strengths

Seamless integration with Contact Form 7 forms.
Simple setup and configuration process.
Free version provides essential date and time picking functionality.
Works reliably when form and mail tags are correctly matched.

Weaknesses

Pro version license restrictions limit usage to a single domain.
Lack of clear communication about multisite and license limitations before purchase.
Basic features like translation and script optimization are behind a paywall.
Customer support for the Pro version is reported as unresponsive.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights both satisfaction with the free version's core functionality and frustration with the Pro version's licensing and support issues.

Positive highlights

'The free version seems to work just fine.' - designwise
'Works perfectly' - seifdz
'Great plugin for Date & Times' - miminou

Common complaints

Pro version license can only be activated on one domain, causing issues for multisite users.
Lack of response from developer regarding support and refund requests.
Essential features like translation and script optimization require purchasing the Pro version.
Activation problems and misleading information about license usage.

Weaknesses

Limited license activation options for Pro users.
Poor customer support and communication from the developer.
Pro version features may not meet all user needs.
Refund process is difficult and slow.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward date and time picker integrated with Contact Form 7 and are satisfied with the free version's capabilities.

Not ideal for

Users requiring advanced features, multisite support, or reliable customer service for the Pro version should consider alternatives or be cautious before purchasing.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes basic date and time picker functionality that integrates well with Contact Form 7 forms, suitable for most standard use cases.

Pro version

The Pro version offers additional features such as script optimization and translation support, but comes with restrictive licensing terms and limited customer support.

Final Verdict

Date Time Picker for Contact Form 7 provides a solid free solution for adding date and time fields to Contact Form 7 forms, with easy setup and reliable performance when used correctly.

However, the Pro version's licensing restrictions, lack of clear pre-purchase information, and poor customer support significantly detract from its value, making it less suitable for users needing advanced features or multisite compatibility.