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Date Time Picker for Contact Form 7

By Ruhul Amin

Forms & Data Collection / Contact Forms

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Date Time Picker for Contact Form 7 Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin enables Contact Form 7 text fields into Date, Time, or Date Time pickers using CSS classes.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.82/10

User Rating

3.3/5 (based on 21+ reviews)

Active Installations

20,000+

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 enables Contact Form 7 text fields into Date, Time, or Date Time pickers using CSS classes. After installing the plugin, you just need to add the necessary CSS class to the Contact Form 7 CSS Classes editor. If you use multiple classes, remember to separate each class with a space.

Here are the classes to use in each field:

Only for Date Picker: walcf7-datepicker
Only for Time Picker: walcf7-timepicker
For both Date and Time Picker: walcf7-datetimepicker

Remember: The class should be added to the text field. For example: [text* book-date class:walcf7-datepicker placeholder 'Date Picker']

Check the demo site for more information.

Comparing to Alternatives

Date Time Picker for Contact Form 7 is a specialized plugin for adding date and time selection to Contact Form 7 forms. It faces competition from other date time picker plugins that integrate with different form builders.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Integrates directly with Contact Form 7, a popular form plugin.
Simple setup with clear instructions for matching mail tags.
Free version provides basic date and time picking functionality.
No known security vulnerabilities as of the latest scan.
Positive user feedback on core functionality from multiple users.

Weaknesses

Pro version has restrictive licensing allowing activation on only one domain.
Basic features like translation and script optimization are locked behind the paywall.
Customer support and refund requests for the pro version are reportedly poor or unresponsive.
Pro version features may not meet all user needs, leading to dissatisfaction.

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews are polarized with a majority of 5-star ratings praising the plugin's core functionality, but a significant minority of 1-star reviews highlight issues with the pro version and support.

Positive highlights

'Great plugin for Date & Times' - miminou
'The free version seems to work just fine.' - designwise
'Works perfectly' - seifdz

Common complaints

Basic features like translation and script optimization are only available in the paid version, limiting free users.
License activation for the pro version is limited to one domain without prior clear disclosure.
Customer support is unresponsive, especially regarding refunds and activation issues.
Pro version lacks some expected features and does not meet all user needs.

Weaknesses

Limited pro version licensing flexibility frustrates developers using multiple environments.
Poor customer support and refund handling damages user trust.
Essential features are behind a paywall, reducing free version usability.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward date and time picker integrated with Contact Form 7 and are satisfied with the free version's features.

Not ideal for

Users requiring advanced features like translation and script optimization without paying, or those needing flexible licensing and responsive support for the pro version.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes basic date and time picker functionality suitable for most standard Contact Form 7 forms.

Pro version

Offers additional features such as script optimization and translation support, but these come with restrictive licensing and limited customer support.

Final Verdict

Date Time Picker for Contact Form 7 delivers solid basic functionality for free users integrating date and time fields into Contact Form 7 forms, with no known security issues. However, the pro version's restrictive licensing, lack of transparency, and poor customer support significantly detract from its value.

Users seeking a reliable free plugin for simple date and time picking will find this suitable, but those needing advanced features or flexible licensing should consider alternatives or proceed with caution regarding the pro version.