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Advanced Custom Fields Contact Form 7

By imbeetle

Forms & Data Collection / Contact Forms

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Advanced Custom Fields Contact Form 7 Review - In-Depth Analysis

Integrates Contact Form 7 with Advanced Custom Fields. Easily add a Contact Form 7 field type to your ACF forms.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.79/10

User Rating

3/5 (based on 4+ reviews)

Active Installations

700+

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 adds a Contact Form 7 field type to the popular Advanced Custom Fields plugin, allowing users to integrate contact forms seamlessly into their ACF forms.

It returns the Contact Form 7 shortcode, making it easy to use within your ACF setup.

The plugin is compatible with ACF version 5 and supports 89 languages. If you notice any mistakes in the translations, please contact support.

If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvements, feel free to reach out to support via email.

Comparing to Alternatives

Advanced Custom Fields Contact Form 7 integrates ACF with Contact Form 7 but faces competition from many established contact form plugins offering broader features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Integrates Advanced Custom Fields with Contact Form 7 for enhanced form customization.
Simple to use for users familiar with ACF and Contact Form 7.
No known security vulnerabilities reported.
Lightweight plugin without unnecessary bloat.
Free to use with no paid version required.

Weaknesses

Limited functionality compared to full-featured form builders.
Compatibility issues reported with newer versions of ACF.
Small user base and limited support.
No premium version to unlock advanced features.

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews are mixed with half giving high ratings and half giving very low ratings, reflecting inconsistent experiences.

Positive highlights

"A really good start would be if it actually worked." — Paul Scollon
"Suggestions for finalizing or creating a plug-in." — imbeetle

Common complaints

Plugin does not display fields when used with ACF Pro 5.
Does not work with ACF version 5.7.

Weaknesses

Functionality is broken or incomplete for some users.
Lack of updates or compatibility with recent ACF versions.
Limited documentation and support.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a lightweight integration between Advanced Custom Fields and Contact Form 7 and are comfortable troubleshooting potential compatibility issues.

Not ideal for

Users seeking a fully functional, reliable contact form solution or those using the latest versions of ACF without workarounds.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic integration features between ACF and Contact Form 7 without any cost.

Final Verdict

Advanced Custom Fields Contact Form 7 attempts to bridge two popular plugins but suffers from significant compatibility issues that limit its usefulness. While it is free and has no known security risks, the plugin's inconsistent performance and lack of updates make it a risky choice for production sites.

Users looking for robust and reliable contact form solutions should consider more established alternatives. This plugin may appeal to developers willing to troubleshoot and customize but is not recommended for general users seeking a seamless experience.