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ACF Field For CF7

By KrishaWeb

Forms & Data Collection / Contact Forms

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

7.04/10

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 enhances Contact Form 7 by integrating Advanced Custom Fields, offering more flexibility compared to standard form plugins.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamless integration with Contact Form 7 and ACF.
User-friendly interface for adding custom fields.
Saves time by avoiding shortcode pasting.
Flexible content layout support.
Free version offers substantial functionality.

Weaknesses

Displays ads in free version which some users find intrusive.
Limited standalone form building features without Contact Form 7.
Some users report the ads affect user experience.
Requires familiarity with ACF and CF7 for best use.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights ease of use and effective customer support, though some express concerns about advertising.

Positive highlights

'Easy to use and user friendly option to change the contact form from admin side.' - jai123456789
'Great customer response with same day solutions.' - Kevin Kamau Mwororo
'Working perfectly and easy to use.' - Naresh Bheda
'Quick and easy solution integrating CF7 forms.' - rtpHarry
'Simple, works well, and free.' - eagerbob

Common complaints

Advertising displayed on many pages is intrusive.
Ads detract from overall user experience.
No fully free ad-free version available.
Requires Contact Form 7 and ACF knowledge.

Weaknesses

Ads can be annoying and disrupt workflow.
Limited functionality without Contact Form 7 integration.
Some users desire a fully free, ad-free experience.
Not ideal for users unfamiliar with ACF or CF7.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want to extend Contact Form 7 with Advanced Custom Fields for more flexible form content and layouts.

Not ideal for

Those seeking a standalone form builder or an ad-free free plugin experience may find this plugin less suitable.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential integration features between ACF and Contact Form 7, enabling flexible custom field additions.

Pro version

Premium features typically include removal of ads, enhanced support, and additional customization options.

Final Verdict

ACF Field For CF7 is a valuable plugin for users looking to enhance Contact Form 7 with advanced custom fields, offering a straightforward and effective solution.

While the free version is functional and supported well, the presence of ads and reliance on other plugins may limit its appeal for some users.

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

7.04

Very Good

Pro version

Ratings

4.7 out of 5 | 11

Version

1.8.1

Last updated

5 months ago

Active installations

10,000+

WordPress version

6.9.7 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

7.04

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