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GDPR Data Request Form

By Jb Audras

Security & Privacy / GDPR & Privacy Compliance

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

GDPR Data Request Form Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create front-end forms for GDPR data export and erasure using WordPress tools. Supports widgets, Gutenberg blocks, and shortcodes.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.86/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 14+ reviews)

Active Installations

5,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin uses WordPress Core tools for GDPR Compliance.

Since release 4.9.6, WordPress admin has some tools to handle Privacy User Requests. Administrators are able to create Data Request for every users in order to send or erase users data. This plugin allows website administrators to display Data Request Forms in front-end, for example in your Privacy Policy Page.

Easily integrate a Personal Data Request Form for your visitors/users in front-end, with some options: Personal Data Export, Personal Data Erasure, or both.

It’s easy to integrate. The widget allows to integrate Data Request Form in your theme widget areas. It comes with three options: Form Title, Form Description Paragraph, and Form Type.

The Gutenberg Block makes it even easier to integrate front-end forms in your website. The block allows you to choose the type of form you need.

The shortcode allows to integrate Data Request Form where you need. This shortcode has no parameter.

The PHP function allows to integrate Data Request Form where you need. This function has some parameters and filters. Don’t forget to echo the function.

GDPR Data Request Form is using AJAX to provide clean and user-friendly forms in front-end. You can integrate them in any page of your website or in your sidebar/footer.

The email address of the Data Protection Officer (DPO) can be changed in the Privacy Settings screen.

Data Request Workflow:

The user/visitor uses your Personal Data Request Form to ask for Personal Data Export or Erasure. A request is created in WordPress Tools. An email is sent to the user/visitor to confirm this request. The user request is set to Confirmed. An email is sent to the website administrator to validate the request. The personal data are sent by email to the user/visitor, or erased, depending on the user request type.

Comparing to Alternatives

GDPR Data Request Form stands out in the GDPR compliance plugin category with several notable alternatives available for users seeking similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

High user rating with 4.9 out of 5 stars indicating strong user satisfaction
Simple and essential functionality focused on GDPR data requests
No paid version, making it fully accessible without cost
Positive user feedback highlights ease of use and essential GDPR compliance features

Weaknesses

Has a known medium severity security vulnerability fixed in version 1.7
Lacks advanced features found in some alternatives
No pro version means limited premium support or additional features

User Sentiment Analysis

With a near-perfect rating of 4.9 from 14 reviews and no low-star feedback, users overwhelmingly appreciate this plugin's functionality and reliability.

Positive highlights

'Good job and very useful' - Frank Noack
'I really love this plugin... it's really a fantastic plugin.' - Wolly aka Paolo Valenti
'Very good plugin hoping that it always stays up to date because very very useful function' - jawas
'An essential extension for those who want to comply with the GDPR.' - Loïc Antignac
'I use it on all my GDPR pages... Brilliant and essential!' - momo-fr

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Security vulnerability fixed in version 1.7
Limited feature set compared to some alternatives
No premium support or advanced options due to lack of pro version

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users and site owners who need a straightforward, reliable GDPR data request form without additional complexity or cost.

Not ideal for

Those requiring advanced GDPR compliance features, premium support, or who are concerned about past security vulnerabilities might prefer alternatives with more comprehensive offerings.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all core features needed to handle GDPR data requests effectively without any cost.

Final Verdict

GDPR Data Request Form is a highly rated and essential plugin for managing GDPR data requests, praised for its simplicity and effectiveness. Its free availability makes it accessible to a wide range of users needing basic GDPR compliance functionality.

However, users should be aware of a past medium severity security vulnerability that has been fixed, and the lack of a pro version means fewer advanced features and support options compared to some alternatives. Overall, it is a solid choice for straightforward GDPR data request needs.