This is a fork of cformsII, a highly customizable, flexible and powerful form builder plugin, covering a variety of use cases and features.
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Health
B 81/100
no flags
Active installs
3K+
≈3.7K estimated
Momentum
+13%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: “contact”, “form” and “multi step” aren't earning a slot. You list them, but you're not in the first 24 results for those searches. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so free the slot for a search you can win.
81 health vs 65 average across 2,509 Forms plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.1%
of downloads still active
At least 3K of 262.7K lifetime downloads are still running, in line with its category: the median Forms plugin keeps 1.2%, across 1,668 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Forms plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 7 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 203 days ago, past the ~180 days where wp.org starts discounting
Tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, the current branch or newer
4.3★ over 21 reviews, smoothed to 4.16★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
31
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.3
Velocity
places per keyword, 26d
0%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 26d
-0.3
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| fork your tag | #3 | #3 | down 1 |
| multi db | #22 | #18 | 0 |
| contact your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| form your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| multi step your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| sidebar your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
34 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 2 listed. 32 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 4 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- “contact”, “form” and “multi step” aren't earning a slot. You list them, but you're not in the first 24 results for those searches. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so free the slot for a search you can win.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 3.7K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
7
releases in the last 12 months
7mo ago
latest release · v15.1.4 · 11 Apr 2026
152
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 34% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “3K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 4 months ago; the previous band took 13 months to cross, which places it about 73% of the way through.
Install history since 22 Oct 2020
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ gerobe3.7y ago
Although a lot of features had to be removed, this still is a great and easy to use form-plugin. Thank you for keeping it alive! This topic was modified 2 years, 3 months ago by gerobe.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Edward Bedarev5.7y ago
Hi! This is the most customizable and quick form plugin ever! Great thanks to its authors and developers! Additional gratitude for quick support! Wish all the best! I’m sure it is unfairly low number of installations, that must be millions! This topic was modified 5 years, 5 months ago by Edward Bedarev. This topic was modified 5 years, 5 months ago by Edward Bedarev.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Rafał8.6y ago
I use CF7 as well, but I like the way cForms II is built.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Krakeling9.3y ago
It is very good and easy to use. Thanks you for all the energy you put into Cforms2.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Anonymous9.3y ago
New versions are worst. For first – can’t restore to txt and load in other project. Why?? Old version (Cform) could do it. Second – troubles with sending emails. Old version could include SMTP data, now need third-part plugin. Third – troubles with captcha. New version need third-part plugin. Then problems in generating html, now option “select” generate to frontend classical “select” (display:none) and (i don’t know why) active ul-li structure… I’m really crazy about it. This topic was modified 9 years ago by elmino.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ humananimal9.6y ago
Folks, this plugin does in an amazing and comprehensive way what other plugins hardly do, and it’s free. Power to the people! Seriously, incredible, well built.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ maggieymae10.1y ago
Love it! Best Form! So glad that it is still supported!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ laurentlori10.5y ago
Thank You!
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 15.1.4 bugfix: Fix XSS in hidden field bugfix: cforms2_delete_db_and_deactivate: Check nonce to prevent CSRF 15.1.4
- — Version 15.1.3 bugfix: Add wp_mail_charset filter to work around empty charset 15.1.3
- — Version 15.1.2 bugfix: Construct multipart/alternative emails 15.1.2
- — Version 15.1.1 bugfix: Use wp_timezone_string over get_option once again 15.1.1
- — Version 15.1 bugfix: get rid of wp_mail workaround 15.1
- — Version 15.0.10 bugfix: Use wp_timezone_string over get_option 15.0.10
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 13 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (15.1.4). Sites still on an older version should update.
- 2026-06-01 CVE-2026-39435 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 15.1.3 Patched in 15.1.4
- 2024-01-15 CVE-2024-22149 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 15.0.6 Patched in 15.0.7
- Patched Medium · 4.4 cformsII <= 15.0.6 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2024-01-03 CVE-2023-52203 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 15.0.6 Patched in 15.0.7
- 2017-04-28 CVE-2017-18559 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 14.13.2 Patched in 14.13.3
- 2017-04-24 CVE-2017-18570 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects < 14.13 Patched in 14.13
- 2015-04-11 CVE-2015-9333 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects < 14.6.10 Patched in 14.6.10
- 2014-12-29 CVE-2014-9473 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects < 14.8 Patched in 14.8
- 2014-10-16 CVE-2014-10377 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 13.1 Patched in 13.2
- 2010-12-15 Guessable CAPTCHA Affects <= 14.10.1 Patched in 14.11
- 2010-11-02 CVE-2010-3977 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 11.5 Patched in 11.6.1
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 55 languages, 5 at 90% or more · development strings
Plus 31 more locales with partial translations.
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
5 of 8 pass · checked 27 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ! Says what it does Short description names no action; say what the plugin does for the site.
- ✓ Has a FAQ 6 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 6 of 6 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("use cases", "if you want").
- ! Names what it works with Names no plugin, service or platform it works with.
- ! Headings and lists 2 headings and 0 lists; assistants quote headed sections and bullet lists, not paragraphs.
- ✓ Enough to quote 1,511 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 3 of 5 tags appear in the text; "multi-step", "sidebar" do not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-07-15 4K+ → 3K+ down after 397 days in tier
- 2025-06-13 5K+ → 4K+ down after 3 days in tier
- 2025-06-10 4K+ → 5K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2025-06-09 5K+ → 4K+ down after 305 days in tier
- 2024-08-08 6K+ → 5K+ down after 274 days in tier
- 2023-11-08 7K+ → 6K+ down after 212 days in tier
- 2023-04-10 8K+ → 7K+ down after 196 days in tier
- 2022-09-26 9K+ → 8K+ down after 315 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
- C Contact Form 7 add confirm 50K+ installs · 4.2★ · 2 shared tags D
-
Contact Form Clean and Simple 7K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A -
Confirm Plus Contact Form 7 7K+ installs · 4.0★ · 2 shared tags B -
VS Contact Form 6K+ installs · 4.7★ · 2 shared tags A -
Multifile Upload Field for Contact Form 7 4K+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags D -
Contact Form 7 – Post Fields 3K+ installs · 4.7★ · 2 shared tags B
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