Add HIPAA Compliant web forms easily to your Wordpress website using the HIPAA FORMS SaaS Service and Caldera or Gravity Forms.
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Health
B 84/100
Few reviews
Active installs
800+
≈850 estimated
Momentum
+7%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “gravity forms” and “secure forms” for “gforms” and “web forms”. “gravity forms” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “gforms” sits at #15 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “secure forms” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #12. “web forms” sits at #18 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
84 health vs 65 average across 2,510 Forms plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →0.8%
of downloads still active
At least 800 of 102.5K lifetime downloads are still running, below its category: the median Forms plugin keeps 1.3%, across 1,666 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 18 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
Most to gain: Rating quality
Updated 2 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.3★ over 9 reviews, smoothed to 4.13★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
1 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Too few reviews to rank on quality — nudge happy users to leave one.
Get the full rank-higher report →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.
53
Momentum
Holding steady
+1.1
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
44%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+1.2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| hipaa forms your tag | #1 | #2 | 0 |
| hipaa | #1 | #2 | 0 |
| gravity forms uploader | #1 | #3 | 0 |
| medical forms your tag | #3 | #8 | down 1 |
| health forms your tag | #9 | #19 | 0 |
| caldera forms | #6 | #17 | up 1 |
| secure forms your tag | #12 | #19 | up 4 |
| caldera | #12 | #19 | up 3 |
| caldera forms integrations | #7 | #16 | 0 |
| gravity forms e signature | #7 | #14 | up 3 |
| web forms | #18 | #21 | up 6 |
| saas | #22 | #22 | 0 |
| medical | #15 | #20 | up 4 |
| gforms | #15 | #7 | down 1 |
| gravity forms design | #20 | #22 | up 4 |
| multistep form | #21 | #22 | up 2 |
| pdf gravity forms | #13 | #19 | up 3 |
| gravity forms pdf | #13 | #19 | up 3 |
| gravity forms extension | #13 | #20 | up 5 |
| gravity forms signature | #14 | #18 | 0 |
| gravity forms your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
76 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 53 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 1 of its tags isn't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “gravity forms” and “secure forms” for “gforms” and “web forms”. “gravity forms” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “gforms” sits at #15 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “secure forms” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #12. “web forms” sits at #18 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “secure forms”. #12 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,487 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 4.2K · 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.
18
releases in the last 12 months
2d ago
latest release · v3.3.5 · 29 Oct 2026
196
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 71% 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 “800+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 7 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 8 Dec 2019
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ guerrilladigital9mo ago
We are using the paid version of this plugin and have found the configuration—particularly around email notifications—to be unnecessarily limited and difficult to manage. Email notifications sent via Gravity Forms using WP SMTP function correctly, but notifications handled by this plugin do not, despite comparable SMTP settings. I wish this plugin was rewritten with better UX and less confusing documentation. This topic was modified 5 months, 2 weeks ago by guerrilladigital.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ ~MR2.0y ago
Thought I’d check out this plugin, as it seemed to have everything I needed. All I needed to do to test after installing was to either download Caldera forms (free) or Gravity (not free). Caldera has been abandoned since April of 2022. Has no one noticed this glaring issue? IT’S NOVEMBER OF 2024!!! YOU JUST UPDATED THIS PLUGIN 2 WEEKS AGO!!! This leaves only Gravity. This choice does not offer a free option, leaving you unable to actually use the free version. Everything might work on the paid version and this software may be truly amazing, but I will never know. I’m not going to pay TWICE to use this plugin. Note to the Developers: Wake up! There’s obviously no need to offer a free version of your plugin, as it doesn’t actually work for free. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Anonymous2.4y ago
I experienced a small bug and contacted the devs. They called me and worked with me on a fix, and they had a new version posted for installation within a week. Awesome support! Thank you.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Americom Marketing3.2y ago
Plugin setup is quick and easy, and it works great. The support is outstanding! We’ve run into a few issues with our server configuration, user errors, etc. and every time support has quickly helped us resolve the issues. Highly recommended!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Medical ITG4.8y ago
Thanks for sharing this plugin. We have created HIPAA Compliant IT service website….
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ seansloan7776.4y ago
One of my best clients came back to me saying that their IT company had determined that my form handling was NOT HIPAA compliant even though it was secure. I searched for and then found the solution with this plugin. They seem to have thought of everything and their support is top notch though I had better luck calling directly than submitting tickets. Thanks for this excellent plugin that helps me keep my medical clients compliant.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ scottsawyer7.7y ago
I am not aware of another plugin that provides HIPAA compliance for forms, but undoubtedly this one would still be the best even if there were alternatives. It receives regular updates and new features, and the service is very affordable. Really, the best part is the fantastic customer service! Spencer is quick to respond to emails, and understands the most important thing is making sure your inbound messages get through. I’ve had a couple of feature requests that, sure enough, make it into the next release. Great job team!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ emgwebmaster7.8y ago
I just found this after days of searching for HIPAA options for small practice clients. I think I’ve found the solution and cannot thank you enough 🙂
Read on wp.org ↗
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 3 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (3.3.5). Sites still on an older version should update.
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
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
7 of 8 pass · checked 26 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Add HIPAA Compliant web forms easily to your Wordpress website using the HIPAA FORMS SaaS Service and Calde..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 5 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 5 of 5 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("if you have", "use it").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Gravity Forms.
- ✓ Headings and lists 3 headings and 1 list.
- ✓ Enough to quote 9,122 characters of description.
- ! Tags match the text Only 2 of 5 tags appear in the text ("health forms", "medical forms", "secure forms" missing).
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-04-13 900+ → 800+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2026-04-12 800+ → 900+ up after 6 days in tier
- 2026-04-06 900+ → 800+ down after 108 days in tier
- 2025-12-19 800+ → 900+ up after 13 days in tier
- 2025-12-06 900+ → 800+ down after 75 days in tier
- 2025-09-22 800+ → 900+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2025-09-21 900+ → 800+ down after 5 days in tier
- 2025-09-16 800+ → 900+ up after 1 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).
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Gravity PDF 20K+ installs · 4.9★ · 1 shared tag B -
Gravity Forms CLI Add-On 20K+ installs · 4.1★ · 1 shared tag B -
Event Tracking for Gravity Forms 10K+ installs · 4.7★ · 1 shared tag C -
GravityExport Lite for Gravity Forms 10K+ installs · 4.7★ · 1 shared tag A
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