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Bootstrap for Contact Form 7

By Felix Arntz

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Bootstrap for Contact Form 7 Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin styles Contact Form 7 outputs to match Bootstrap themes. It requires Contact Form 7 and enhances form layouts and input features.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.77/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 26+ 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

Bootstrap for Contact Form 7 modifies all the output of the popular Contact Form 7 plugin to be fully compatible with the current version 3 of the popular CSS framework Bootstrap. This means that as a Bootstrap user, no additional CSS rules are necessary. Contact Form 7 integrates seamlessly with the overall Bootstrap design.

The plugin requires Contact Form 7 to be activated, otherwise it won’t change anything. It is recommended to use it with a Bootstrap-based WordPress theme for the best results.

Bootstrap for Contact Form 7 does not provide additional options itself, allowing users to continue using Contact Form 7 as before. However, it is suggested to adjust the contact form shortcodes for optimal results. The plugin enhances forms with features such as different layouts, input sizes, and inline character counts.

For users not utilizing Bootstrap, this plugin may not be beneficial. The plugin's advanced features allow for extensive customization of form properties to achieve the desired appearance.

Comparing to Alternatives

Bootstrap for Contact Form 7 is a specialized plugin designed to integrate Contact Form 7 with Bootstrap styling. Compared to other plugins, it focuses solely on Bootstrap compatibility without additional form enhancements.

Top alternatives

Bootstrap for Contact Form 7

Strengths

Seamlessly integrates Contact Form 7 with Bootstrap styles.
Easy to use and works out of the box.
Supports Bootstrap 4 styling effectively.
Lightweight with minimal configuration needed.

Weaknesses

Limited to styling integration only, no added form features.
Does not support Bootstrap versions beyond 4 without updates.
Some minor issues with AJAX loader visibility.
Lacks advanced customization options.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's ease of use and effective Bootstrap integration, though some minor issues and dated elements are noted.

Positive highlights

'A must have for anyone using Contact Form 7 on a Bootstrap powered theme.' - myCred
'Works out of the box and wraps the CF7-fields nicely to comply with Bootstrap.' - leanderbraunschweig
'Good job.' - Bootstrap Themes
'Pretty great, but it ought to be updated for Bootstrap 4.' - mopsyd

Common complaints

AJAX loader remains visible causing UI distraction.
Some features like group_type do not work as expected.
Plugin could use updates to support newer Bootstrap versions.
Limited functionality beyond styling.

Weaknesses

Occasional bugs with AJAX loader visibility.
Lack of updates for latest Bootstrap releases.
Limited support for advanced form features.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Developers and site owners using Contact Form 7 with Bootstrap-based themes who want quick and easy styling integration without extra features.

Not ideal for

Users seeking advanced form functionalities or support for the latest Bootstrap versions beyond 4 may find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential Bootstrap styling compatibility for Contact Form 7 forms, enabling seamless integration without cost.

Final Verdict

Bootstrap for Contact Form 7 is a straightforward and effective solution for integrating Contact Form 7 with Bootstrap styles, especially Bootstrap 4. It is easy to set up and works well for users needing basic styling alignment.

However, the plugin shows signs of being slightly dated with minor issues like persistent AJAX loader visibility and lacks advanced features or support for newer Bootstrap versions. It is best suited for users prioritizing simple Bootstrap styling over extended functionality.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Bootstrap for Contact Form 7 plugin.

Bootstrap

Contact Form 7

Bootstrap Framework

Screenshots

FAQ

Download and Activation

Either download the plugin from within your WordPress site, or download it manually and then upload the entire bootstrap-for-contact-form-7 folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.

Setup Guide

While the shortcodes generally work the same like in the original plugin, there are a few things to consider. If you like to get started quickly, just copy/paste the content below and adjust it to get the form you like (the code below recreates the default form from Contact Form 7).

[text* your-name]Your Name[/text*] [email* your-email]Your Email[/email*] [text your-subject]Subject[/text] [textarea your-message]Your Message[/textarea] [submit "Send"]

The following are the most important things that are different in Bootstrap for Contact Form 7:

Field labels are now integrated in the field shortcodes, so you don’t need to wrap them in paragraphs when editing the form. Instead, make the field shortcode enclosing and put the label text between the opening and closing tag. Example: [text* your-name]Your Name[/text*]
You don’t need to use HTML tags any longer to give your form a layout. The field shortcodes handle this manually, so you should remove all HTML tags from the form editor. Of course you can still use HTML code to separate parts of your form, for example using the <fieldset> tag.

It is recommended to adjust the shortcodes to be conform with the explainations above to ensure perfect results with the plugin and Boostrap themes.

For details on everything else that you can do to enhance your forms even further, feel free to check out the Other Notes section.