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ACF Field For CF7

By KrishaWeb

Forms & Data Collection / Contact Forms

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

ACF Field For CF7 Review - In-Depth Analysis

Integrate Contact Form 7 with Advanced Custom Fields easily. This plugin adds a custom field type for seamless form management.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.03/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 11+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

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

ACF Field for Contact Form 7 allows you to seamlessly integrate Contact Form 7 forms into your Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) setup. It adds a custom field type to ACF that lets you select CF7 forms from the admin panel and output them directly in your templates. This simplifies form management and eliminates the need to manually insert shortcodes.

Key features include the ability to choose single or multiple forms, automatic markup return, and a lightweight design that minimizes load on your site. It works seamlessly with ACF versions 3 to 5 and has been tested up to WordPress 6.8.

This plugin is ideal for developers who want a cleaner, more dynamic way to embed forms in custom layouts. It allows content editors to avoid mistakes by selecting forms from a dropdown list instead of pasting shortcodes, reducing the chance of broken forms or syntax errors.

Advanced features of the Pro version include full compatibility with Gutenberg blocks and support for integration with Widgets and Theme Customizer.

Comparing to Alternatives

ACF Field For CF7 is a specialized plugin that integrates Advanced Custom Fields with Contact Form 7, and it has a direct alternative in the market.

Top alternatives

Advanced Custom Fields Contact Form 7 ( WPS: 6.79)

Strengths

Seamless integration between ACF and Contact Form 7.
User-friendly interface for easy form customization.
Responsive and helpful customer support.
Quick setup and time-saving features.
Free version offers substantial functionality.

Weaknesses

Displays advertising on many admin pages, which some users find intrusive.
Limited customization options compared to some alternatives.
Pro version details are not extensively documented.
Occasional minor bugs reported by users.

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin enjoys a high overall rating with most users praising its ease of use and support, though a small minority express dissatisfaction due to advertising.

Positive highlights

"Really love it. Easy to use and user friendly option to change the contact form from admin side." — jai123456789
"Great Customer Response. They responded in the same day." — Kevin Kamau Mwororo
"It's working perfectly and easy to use. Good job team." — Naresh Bheda
"Got me up and running quickly with integrating a CF7 form. Great time saver." — rtpHarry
"Makes it easy to add a flexible content layout where your customer can easily add an ACF content block." — eagerbob

Common complaints

Advertising displayed on many admin pages, which users find annoying.

Weaknesses

Advertising presence can disrupt user experience.
Limited documentation on pro features.
Some users desire more customization options.
Minor bugs occasionally reported.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a straightforward and efficient way to integrate Advanced Custom Fields with Contact Form 7, especially those valuing quick setup and responsive support.

Not ideal for

Users who prefer an ad-free experience or require extensive customization options may find this plugin less suitable due to its advertising and limited advanced features.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential integration features allowing users to add ACF fields to Contact Form 7 forms effectively.

Pro version

Offers additional premium features and enhanced customization options, though specific details are not extensively documented.

Final Verdict

ACF Field For CF7 is a highly rated plugin that excels in integrating ACF with Contact Form 7, offering ease of use and responsive support. Its free version is quite functional, making it a great choice for users needing basic to intermediate integration features.

However, the presence of advertising within the admin interface and limited documentation on pro features may deter some users. Those seeking a completely ad-free experience or advanced customization might consider alternatives, but overall, this plugin provides solid value with minimal security concerns.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free ACF Field For CF7 plugin.

ACF

Advanced Custom Fields

Contact Form 7

Screenshots

FAQ

It adds a dropdown field to your website page editor. That dropdown shows all your Contact Form 7 forms. You pick one, save the page, and the form appears on your website. No technical knowledge needed.

Use standard ACF functions:

// Renders the full CF7 form HTML echo get_field( 'your_field_name' );

To get the WPCF7_ContactForm object instead:

add_filter( 'acf_cf7_object', '__return_true' ); $form_object = get_field( 'your_field_name' );

Use standard ACF functions:

// Renders the full CF7 form HTML echo get_field( 'your_field_name' );

To get the WPCF7_ContactForm object instead:

add_filter( 'acf_cf7_object', '__return_true' ); $form_object = get_field( 'your_field_name' );

Contributors and developers

“ACF Field For CF7” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

KrishaWeb

Dilip Bheda

Girish Panchal

Pro version Free Version

WPS

7.03

Very Good

Pro version

Ratings

4.7 out of 5 | 11

Version

1.8.1

Last updated

7 months ago

Active installations

10,000+

WordPress version

6.9.10 or higher

PHP version

8.1 or higher

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ACF Field For CF7 Review - In-Depth Analysis

Performance Overview

What It Does

Comparing to Alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

Who Should Use This?

Pricing & Value

Final Verdict

Other Notable Features

Screenshots

FAQ

Contributors and developers

Ratings

Reviews (11)

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Contributors & Developers

Interested in development?

Changelog

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (0)

Previous Versions

WPS

7.03

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