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Controls for Contact Form 7 (Redirects, Analytics & Tracking)

By Kaspars

Forms & Data Collection / Contact Forms

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Controls for Contact Form 7 (Redirects, Analytics & Tracking) Review - In-Depth Analysis

Analytics, tracking, redirects and storage for Contact Form 7.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.01/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 13+ 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

This plugin enhances the Contact Form 7 experience by adding analytics, tracking, and redirect features. It allows you to track form submissions, errors, and completions using various analytics tools like Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel.

With this addon, you can redirect users to a specific URL upon form submission and store submissions in the database or integrate with TablePress. It also provides options to enable or disable AJAX submissions and customize form behavior.

Requirements include having Contact Form 7 version 4.3 or later. The plugin adds a new 'Controls' tab in the WordPress admin area for easy management of each form's settings.

Comparing to Alternatives

Controls for Contact Form 7 (Redirects, Analytics & Tracking) offers unique features that distinguish it from other plugins in the Contact Form 7 ecosystem. Here are some notable alternatives to consider.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Reliable redirection after form submission across all browsers.
Integrates data saving to Flamingo plugin effectively.
Offers additional useful features beyond simple redirection.
Highly rated with consistent 5-star reviews.
Easy to use and configure without coding.

Weaknesses

Lacks a global autocomplete toggle, requiring manual field adjustments.
May not cover all specialized needs covered by some niche alternatives.
Limited user base compared to some more established plugins.
No mention of multilingual support in the core plugin.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all 13 reviewers, user feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the plugin's reliability and ease of use.

Positive highlights

'Great plugin – simple and what I needed' (daysleeperlv)
'Must have add-on' (Innevolution)
'Only one I’ve found that works reliably with all browsers' (Sandy Janas)
'Redirection AND saving of data to flamingo WORKS' (VST)
'Saves a lot of time and no need to add javascript or edit the functions file' (traceyweb)

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No global autocomplete setting, requiring manual field attribute changes.
Limited advanced customization options noted by users.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users of Contact Form 7 who need reliable redirection after form submission along with analytics and tracking features, especially those who want seamless integration with Flamingo for data saving.

Not ideal for

Users seeking extensive customization options like global autocomplete toggles or those requiring multilingual support may find this plugin less suitable without additional extensions.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential redirection and tracking features that cover most user needs effectively.

Pro version

Offers enhanced features such as advanced analytics, additional tracking options, and priority support to extend the plugin’s capabilities.

Final Verdict

Controls for Contact Form 7 (Redirects, Analytics & Tracking) stands out as a reliable and user-friendly plugin with a perfect user rating and no recorded security vulnerabilities. It effectively addresses the common need for redirection and data tracking in Contact Form 7 forms, making it a valuable tool for most users.

While it lacks some advanced customization features like a global autocomplete toggle, its strengths in reliability and ease of use, combined with a pro version for extended functionality, make it a top choice among Contact Form 7 add-ons. Users with specialized needs should consider alternatives, but for general use, this plugin is highly recommended.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Controls for Contact Form 7 (Redirects, Analytics & Tracking) plugin.

Analytics

Contact Form 7

Facebook Pixel

Screenshots

FAQ

The “Storage for Contact Form 7” plugin stores all contact form submissions (including attachments) securely in the WordPress database. It also provides a CSV export of the form entries.