About this plugin
Connect2Form is a comprehensive WordPress form builder plugin that enables users to create custom contact forms with advanced features. Built with security, accessibility, and performance as core principles, it provides a solid foundation for form management with extensibility through addon plugins for CRM and email marketing integrations.
🚀 Core Features:
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Drag & Drop Form Builder – Intuitive visual interface with live preview and real-time editing
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15+ Field Types – Text, email, file upload, date picker, select, radio, checkbox, textarea, number, URL, phone, consent, and more
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Conditional Logic – Show/hide fields based on user input with advanced rule conditions
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Email Notifications – Multiple customizable email templates with merge tags and HTML/plain text support
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Auto-Responder – Automatic reply emails to form submitters with customizable templates
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File Upload Support – Secure file handling with type validation, size limits, and virus scanning capability
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Mobile Responsive – Perfect display and functionality on all devices and screen sizes
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Multi-language Support – Full internationalization with RTL language support
🔒 Security Features:
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CSRF Protection – Enhanced nonce verification with expiration
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Input Sanitization – Comprehensive validation for all field types
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File Upload Security – Type/size validation with virus scanning capability
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Rate Limiting – Configurable per-IP submission limits
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SQL Injection Prevention – Prepared statements and parameterized queries
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XSS Protection – Output escaping and content sanitization
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Honeypot Spam Detection – Hidden fields to catch automated submissions
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reCAPTCHA Integration – v2 Checkbox, v2 Invisible, and v3 with score thresholds
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Akismet Integration – Optional spam detection using Akismet service
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IP Blocking – Block suspicious IPs and user agents
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Security Headers – CSP, X-Frame-Options, and other security headers
♿ Accessibility Features:
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1 AA Compliant – Full compliance with accessibility standards
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Screen Reader Support – ARIA labels, descriptions, and semantic markup
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Keyboard Navigation – Complete keyboard accessibility throughout forms
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High Contrast Mode – Support for high contrast display modes
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Focus Management – Proper focus indication and management
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Skip Links – Navigation aids for screen reader users
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Semantic HTML – Proper HTML structure for assistive technologies
📊 Performance Features:
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Database Query Caching – Cached queries with configurable expiration
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Asset Optimization – Conditional loading and optimization
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Lazy Loading – Heavy components loaded on demand
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Memory Management – Automatic cleanup and memory optimization
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Daily Cleanup Routines – Automatic cleanup of temporary data
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CDN Support – Static asset delivery optimization
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Database Optimization – Regular maintenance and optimization
🔗 Integration & Extensibility:
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Addon System – Modular architecture for extending functionality
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CRM Integrations – Available through Connect2Form Integrations addon
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Email Marketing – Mailchimp, HubSpot, and other service integrations
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Webhook Support – Available through addon plugins
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REST API – Full REST API for external integrations
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Developer Hooks – 50+ action and filter hooks for customization
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Custom Field Types – Support for custom field development
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Third-party Integrations – Easy integration with external services
🛠️ Developer Features:
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50+ Action & Filter Hooks – Extensive customization capabilities
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Custom Field Type Support – Create custom field types
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REST API Endpoints – Full API for external integrations
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Extensive Documentation – Comprehensive developer documentation
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WordPress Coding Standards – Follows WordPress best practices
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PHPDoc Comments – Complete code documentation
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Modular Architecture – Clean, maintainable code structure
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Unit Test Coverage – Comprehensive testing framework
📋 Field Types Available:
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Text Fields – Single line text input with validation
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Email Fields – Email validation with domain checking
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Textarea – Multi-line text input with configurable rows
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Number Fields – Numeric input with min/max validation
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Date Fields – Date picker with format validation
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Phone Fields – Phone number input with format validation
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URL Fields – URL validation and formatting
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Select Dropdowns – Single selection with custom options
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Radio Buttons – Single selection with custom options
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Checkboxes – Multiple selection with custom options
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File Upload – Secure file upload with validation
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Consent Fields – GDPR-compliant consent management
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Hidden Fields – Hidden data fields
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HTML Fields – Custom HTML content
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reCAPTCHA – Spam protection integration
📧 Email Features:
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Multiple Notifications – Send to multiple recipients
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Custom Templates – Professional HTML and plain text templates
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Merge Tags – Dynamic content insertion from form data
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Auto-Responder – Automatic replies to form submitters
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Email Formatting – HTML and plain text options
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Attachment Support – Include uploaded files in emails
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CC/BCC Support – Carbon copy and blind carbon copy
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Reply-To Configuration – Custom reply-to addresses
🔧 Admin Features:
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Form Management – Create, edit, duplicate, and delete forms
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Submission Management – View, export, and manage form entries
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Bulk Operations – Bulk delete, export, and manage submissions
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Settings Management – Comprehensive settings for all features
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Import/Export – Form and submission data portability
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System Health – Monitor plugin performance and health
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Maintenance Tools – Database cleanup and optimization
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User Permissions – Role-based access control
Third-Party Libraries & Resources
Connect2Form uses the following third-party libraries and resources to provide enhanced functionality:
JavaScript Libraries:
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20 – Date picker functionality
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com/fengyuanchen/datepicker
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License: MIT License
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Used for: Date field input enhancement
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Human-readable source: Available in GitHub repository
External Services (Optional):
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Google reCAPTCHA – Spam protection service
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com/privacy
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com/terms
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Data sent: Form submission data for validation only
Addon Integrations (Separate Plugin):
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Connect2Form Integrations – Separate addon plugin for CRM and email marketing
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Provides: Mailchimp, HubSpot, and other service integrations
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Repository: Available as separate plugin download
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Dependency: Requires Connect2Form core plugin
Build Tools & Development:
All JavaScript and CSS files in this plugin are human-readable and unminified except where noted. The plugin does not use build tools like webpack, gulp, or npm for distribution.
Source Code Availability:
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com/connect2form/connect2form-advanced-contact-form-builder-with-marketing-tools
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com/
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com/connect2form/connect2form-advanced-contact-form-builder-with-marketing-tools/issues
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md
Minified Files:
- assets/js/datepicker.min.js – Third-party library (source link provided above)
All other JavaScript and CSS files are unminified and human-readable for easy inspection and modification.
External Services
This plugin connects to external third-party services to provide optional integration functionality. These connections are only established when specifically configured by the user and are completely optional.
MailChimp API Integration (Optional – Built-in)
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com)
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Purpose: To automatically add form submissions to your MailChimp email lists for newsletter and marketing purposes
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)
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When: Only when a form is submitted AND MailChimp integration is configured in form settings
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0/lists/{list_id}/members)
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0/lists/{list_id}/members
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com/legal/privacy/
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com/legal/terms/
HubSpot CRM Integration (Optional – Built-in)
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com)
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Purpose: To create or update contact records in your HubSpot CRM from form submissions
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Data Sent: Contact information from form fields including email, name, phone, company details, and custom fields
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When: Only when a form is submitted AND HubSpot integration is configured in form settings
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com/crm/v3/objects/contacts)
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com/crm/v3/objects/contacts
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com/privacy-policy
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com/terms-of-service
Google reCAPTCHA Service (Optional)
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com)
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Purpose: To protect forms from spam and automated bot submissions
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Data Sent: User interaction data, IP address, and browser information for spam analysis
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When: Only when reCAPTCHA is enabled for a specific form
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Data Location: Data is processed by Google’s servers worldwide
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com/privacy
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com/terms
Technical Implementation Details:
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0 endpoints
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HubSpot Integration: Uses wp_remote_request() to POST contact data to HubSpot CRM API v3
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Data Format: All API calls send data in JSON format with proper authentication headers
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Error Handling: Failed API calls are logged but do not prevent form submission completion
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Data Retention: All data sent to external services is subject to their respective privacy policies
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User Control: Users can disable integrations at any time through form settings
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Data Minimization: Only necessary data is sent to external services as configured by the user
Support
For support, feature requests, and bug reports, please visit:
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org/support/plugin/connect2form-advanced-contact-form-builder-with-marketing-tools/
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com/connect2form/connect2form-advanced-contact-form-builder-with-marketing-tools/issues
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com/documentation/
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txt
Developer Information
Connect2Form is built with developers in mind and provides extensive customization options:
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50+ Action & Filter Hooks for customization
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REST API for external integrations
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Custom Field Types support
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Modular Architecture for easy extension
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WordPress Coding Standards compliance
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Comprehensive Documentation with examples
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Developer Guide with detailed hook documentation
txt file included with the plugin.