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Signature Field For Contact Form 7 – CF7Sign

By wpdebuglog

Forms & Data Collection / Contact Forms

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Signature Field For Contact Form 7 – CF7Sign Review - In-Depth Analysis

Add a smooth signature field to your Contact Form 7 forms easily. This plugin allows users to draw their signatures directly within the form.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.7/10

User Rating

3.3/5 (based on 3+ 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 enhances Contact Form 7 by allowing you to add signature fields to your forms. Users can draw their signatures directly in the form, making it ideal for agreements and contracts.

To add a signature field, simply use the sign tag in your Contact Form 7 settings. For example, you can insert [sign your-sign] into your form.

Ensure that the signature field is not wrapped in a label tag to function correctly. You can also test email content and attachments using the provided email testing tool.

Comparing to Alternatives

Signature Field For Contact Form 7 – CF7Sign is a plugin designed to add signature fields to Contact Form 7 forms. It has some direct alternatives that offer similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple integration with Contact Form 7 forms.
Allows users to add a signature field easily.
Signature images can be sent as attachments if configured correctly.
Lightweight with minimal security risks.
Free to use without a pro version.

Weaknesses

Clear button functionality can trigger form submission unexpectedly.
No built-in option to translate the clear button label.
Signature may not appear in attachments if not properly configured.
Limited customization options without a pro version.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a modest rating of 3.3 out of 5 based on 3 reviews, user feedback is mixed, highlighting both functional strengths and some usability issues.

Positive highlights

"Working as expected. Signature image is sent as attachment correctly." — dr770
"Does what it says but no translating the clear button." — hithunters
"The field works fine when shortcode is placed in mail attachments." — hithunters

Common complaints

Clear button triggers form submission instead of clearing the signature field.
Signature does not appear in email attachments after form submission.

Weaknesses

Lack of built-in translation for clear button.
Potential confusion in configuration leading to missing signature attachments.
Limited user interface customization options.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward, free solution to add signature fields to Contact Form 7 forms and are comfortable with basic configuration.

Not ideal for

Users seeking advanced customization, reliable clear button functionality, or built-in multilingual support may find this plugin lacking.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes the core functionality to add a signature field to Contact Form 7 forms and send signature images as attachments when configured properly.

Final Verdict

Signature Field For Contact Form 7 – CF7Sign offers a simple and free way to add signature fields to Contact Form 7 forms with minimal security concerns. It works well when configured correctly, but some usability issues like the clear button behavior and attachment inconsistencies may frustrate users.

While there are alternatives with potentially more features or better translations, this plugin is a decent choice for users needing basic signature functionality without cost. Users requiring advanced features or flawless UX might consider other options.