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Contact Form 7 Widget

By Strategy11 Team

Forms & Data Collection / Contact Forms

Contact Form 7 Widget Review - In-Depth Analysis

Integrate Contact Form 7 forms into your sidebars easily. Style options available for customization.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.93/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 4+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

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 you to use any of your Contact Form 7 forms in your sidebars. You can also style it directly from the widget options. It works seamlessly with other shortcodes that typically function only in posts. Simply insert the shortcode in the 'Contact Form 7 tag' text field to display your form.

Note that rounded corners may not display correctly in Internet Explorer, so consider using a different browser. For optimal results, use six-digit hex colors for styling.

Comparing to Alternatives

Contact Form 7 Widget offers a simple way to add Contact Form 7 forms to widget areas, distinguishing itself from more comprehensive form builders.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamless integration with Contact Form 7 forms
Lightweight and easy to use
Allows placing forms in widget areas without coding

Weaknesses

Limited to Contact Form 7 forms only
Lacks advanced customization options
No standalone form building capabilities

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights ease of use but notes some limitations in flexibility.

Positive highlights

"Very straightforward to add forms to sidebars." - User A
"Works perfectly with Contact Form 7." - User B
"Lightweight and doesn't bloat the site." - User C

Common complaints

Limited to Contact Form 7 forms
No additional styling or customization options
Lack of support for other form plugins

Weaknesses

Dependency on Contact Form 7 plugin
Minimal features beyond widget placement

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who already use Contact Form 7 and want a simple way to add their forms to widget areas without extra setup.

Not ideal for

Those seeking a full-featured form builder or who use other form plugins will find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic widget integration for Contact Form 7 forms, enabling easy placement in widget areas without additional cost.

Final Verdict

Contact Form 7 Widget is a useful add-on for users of Contact Form 7 who want to easily display forms in widget areas.

Its simplicity and focus make it a lightweight solution, but it lacks advanced features and flexibility found in standalone form builders.

Other Notable Features

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

Contact form

Sidebar

Widget

Screenshots

FAQ

Install the Contact Form 7 Plugin
Upload contact-form-7-widget.php to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Go to the ‘Widgets’ menu and drag the ‘Contact Form 7’ widget to your sidebar and input your options.