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Flamingo

By Rock Lobster Inc.

Communication & Messaging / Transactional Email

Flamingo Review - In-Depth Analysis

Flamingo is a message storage plugin for Contact Form 7, ensuring no messages are lost. It stores submitted messages in a searchable database.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.32/10

User Rating

4.2/5 (based on 120+ reviews)

Active Installations

800,000+

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

Flamingo is a message storage plugin originally created for Contact Form 7, which doesn't store submitted messages.

After activation of the plugin, you'll find Flamingo on the WordPress admin screen menu. All messages through contact forms are listed there and are searchable. With Flamingo, you no longer need to worry about losing important messages due to mail server issues or misconfiguration in mail setup.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Contact Form 7 documentation page.

This plugin stores submission data collected through contact forms, which may include the submitters' personal information, in the database on the server that hosts the website.

Comparing to Alternatives

Flamingo is a simple message storage plugin primarily designed to work with Contact Form 7. Compared to other contact form storage plugins, it focuses on basic message archiving without extensive features.

Top alternatives

Flamingo

Strengths

Seamless integration with Contact Form 7.
Lightweight and easy to use.
Stores messages in the WordPress database for easy access.
No complex setup required.

Weaknesses

Limited to PHP mail, does not support external SMTP servers.
No advanced message management features.
Lacks multi-recipient email options.
Performance issues with large databases.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights Flamingo's utility for basic message storage but also points out some limitations and bugs.

Positive highlights

"Doing it's job well 🙂" - Quentin Le Duff
"Really good for storing messages" - germanfriend
"Great tool, especially with Contact Form 7 integration" - allamehw
"Great addition if you don't have your email server setup yet" - nolanrichardson

Common complaints

Slow performance with large message volumes.
Does not work with external SMTP servers.
Minor bugs with character encoding on export.
Limited functionality beyond basic storage.

Weaknesses

No option to add multiple email addresses in Contact Book.
Encoding issues with non-Latin characters during export.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward solution to store and manage messages submitted via Contact Form 7 without complex features.

Not ideal for

Users requiring advanced email handling, external SMTP support, or extensive message management capabilities.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic message storage integrated with Contact Form 7, suitable for most simple use cases.

Final Verdict

Flamingo is a reliable and simple plugin for storing contact form messages, especially for those using Contact Form 7. It excels in ease of use and basic functionality but lacks advanced features and external SMTP support.

While it may not suit users needing robust email management or performance with large datasets, it remains a valuable tool for straightforward message archiving without additional cost.