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Contact Form 7 Shortcode Enabler

By Tobias Zimpel

Forms & Data Collection / Contact Forms

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Contact Form 7 Shortcode Enabler Review - In-Depth Analysis

Enable external shortcodes in Contact Form 7 forms. This plugin allows the use of shortcodes from themes and other plugins.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.84/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 12+ 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 allows users to utilize external shortcodes within Contact Form 7 forms. By default, Contact Form 7 only processes its own shortcodes for generating form elements.

Many themes and plugins offer additional shortcodes for layout options such as multi-column layouts and tabs. This plugin enhances the functionality of Contact Form 7 by enabling these external shortcodes, providing more flexibility in form design.

Comparing to Alternatives

Contact Form 7 Shortcode Enabler stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique solution for enabling shortcodes within Contact Form 7.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamlessly enables shortcode usage within Contact Form 7 forms.
Simple and straightforward setup with no complexity.
Highly effective in allowing shortcodes to work in form content.
No known security vulnerabilities, ensuring safe usage.
Strong user satisfaction with a high rating and positive feedback.

Weaknesses

Does not process shortcodes in email content by default.
Limited to Contact Form 7 plugin compatibility.
No premium version with extended features available.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a near-perfect rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 12 reviews, users overwhelmingly praise the plugin's effectiveness and simplicity, with no reported negative reviews.

Positive highlights

'Does the magic (and nice support)' — W★
'This plugin does exactly what it says on the tin, no complicated set up.' — jimmyeao
'Many Thanks!!!' — andyobah
'Resolve the problem perfectly. Congratulations!' — iranalves85
'Perfect' — BG Bruno

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Shortcodes do not render in email content by default, limiting some use cases.
No advanced features or customization options beyond basic shortcode enabling.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a simple and reliable way to enable shortcodes within Contact Form 7 forms without complex setup or additional features.

Not ideal for

Users requiring shortcode rendering within email bodies or those looking for a plugin with extensive customization and premium support options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully enables shortcode usage within Contact Form 7 forms, providing essential functionality without cost.

Final Verdict

Contact Form 7 Shortcode Enabler is a highly rated, straightforward plugin that effectively fills a niche need for enabling shortcodes within Contact Form 7 forms. Its simplicity and lack of security issues make it a trustworthy choice for users seeking this specific functionality.

While it lacks advanced features and does not render shortcodes in email content by default, its unique position with no direct alternatives and excellent user feedback make it a valuable tool for many WordPress users relying on Contact Form 7.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Contact Form 7 Shortcode Enabler plugin.

Cf7

Contact Form 7

Shortcode

FAQ

I’m pretty sure you are missing a feature in Contact Form 7 itself, not in this plugin. Otherwise, please drop me a message and I’ll see what I can do.