Contact Form 7
by Rock Lobster Inc. · Forms
Also makes 5 other plugins · 11.1M+ installs across the portfolio →
Just another contact form plugin. Simple but flexible.
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Health
B 80/100
no flags
Active installs
10M+
≈14M estimated
Momentum
+56%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Add “wp forms”, “address” and “simple” to your wp.org tags. You rank #4, #8 and #8 for them without listing them, close enough for a declared tag to move you up. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so with 2 listed these are the slots worth spending.
80 health vs 65 average across 2,512 Forms plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.3%
of downloads still active
At least 10M of 432M lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Forms plugin keeps 1.3%, across 1,671 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 11 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
Recent review vibe
read from the latest 12 reviews to 2026-07-05Reviewers keep calling it free, lightweight and quick to set up, with only minor gripes about the dated look and having to add a separate captcha plugin for spam.
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.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 3 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.0★ over 2,186 reviews, smoothed to 4.00★
2 of 5 tags set · short description in place
29 of 83 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
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.
46
Momentum
Holding steady
+0.9
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
36%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| form | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| contact | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| contact form your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| contact form 7 | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| schema woven validation your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| form plugin | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| contact form plugin | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| post form | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| wp contact form | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| form testing | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| contact plugin | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| contacts | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| testing | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| contact forms | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| wordpress contact form | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| contact forms 7 | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| donation form | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| form validation | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| simple contact form | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| contact from 7 | #1 | #1 | 0 |
232 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 177 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Add “wp forms”, “address” and “simple” to your wp.org tags. You rank #4, #8 and #8 for them without listing them, close enough for a declared tag to move you up. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so with 2 listed these are the slots worth spending.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,489 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 9.6M · 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.
11
releases in the last 12 months
3d ago
latest release · v6.2.4.1 · 29 Oct 2026
210
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. 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 “10M+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 2.4 years ago; the previous band took 6.7 years to cross, which places it about 37% of the way through.
Install history since 1 Nov 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ zuzo4mo ago
very nice
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ garvin895mo ago
been running 3 diff forms on my site w this inquiry, booking & feedback. all working fine w no conflicts. shortcode system is a bit old school bt once u get it, its actually flexible. happy w it overall
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ alenaalan5mo ago
Looks outdated ngl bt does exactly wht u need. Set up a working form in like 5 mins. Had 2 install a sep captcha plugin 4 spam tho. Still using it on every client site I build lol
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ kaiasteffen6mo ago
y r u even reading this lol just install it. free, lightweight & gets the job done. my contact page has been running smooth 4 months w zero problems
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ houston26mo ago
Does wat it says. Got my form running in mins, zero coding needed. Styling options r a bit basic bt hey, it works perfectly fine. Solid free plugin, tnkz devs
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ alexa7936mo ago
bin using this 4ever. Setup is so basic. Just paste the shortcode and u get a working form fast. No heavy stuff bcz it handles msgs perfectly for free. saved me a ton of headache. ty
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ longcrocker6mo ago
Tnx for making it free! It helped me get msgs from users fast. But the setup is a bit confusing cz there’s no drag & drop. Good enough if u know basic code, otherwise kinda tricky.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ raheembrittain6mo ago
Been using this 4ever. Super simple to get a basic contact form up fast. Never misses an email which is huge for my biz. Tysm for this free gem!
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via official blogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- 2026-10-29 Contact Form 7 6.2.4 Contact Form 7 version 6.2.4 is now available. This is a minor update release that includes several security fixes and enhancements. While the vulnerability is seen only in Contact Form 7 6.2 to 6.2.3 6.2.4
- 2026-10-21 Contact Form 7 6.2.3 Contact Form 7 version 6.2.3 is now available. This is a minor update release that includes a few bug fixes and improvements. Major changes You can browse the complete list of changes on GitHub. 6.2.3
- 2026-10-16 Announcement of plugin privacy notices We published the plugin privacy notices page, which outlines how the plugin handles users’ personal data. Every site must have a privacy policy. Contact Form 7 manages contact forms; these forms are c
- 2026-10-11 Contact Form 7 6.2.2 Contact Form 7 version 6.2.2 is now available. This is a minor update release including a bug fix. Major changes You can browse the complete list of changes on GitHub. 6.2.2
- 2026-10-10 Follow the recommendation (not the requirement) Contact Form 7 6.2 raised its PHP requirement from 7.4 to 8.3. This decision was made based on our policy that our products only support PHP versions that WordPress recommends. Some weeks ago, I read
- 2026-10-08 Contact Form 7 6.2.1 Contact Form 7 version 6.2.1 is now available. This is a minor update release including some improvements. Major changes You can browse the complete list of changes on GitHub. 6.2.1
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 8 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (6.2.4.1). Sites still on an older version should update.
- 2025-04-15 CVE-2025-3247 Improper Validation of Integrity Check Value Affects <= 6.0.5 Patched in 6.0.6
- 2024-03-13 CVE-2024-2242 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 5.9 Patched in 5.9.2
- 2023-11-30 CVE-2023-6449 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects <= 5.8.3 Patched in 5.8.4
- 2020-12-17 CVE-2020-35489 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects < 5.3.2 Patched in 5.3.2
- 2014-08-01 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects <= 3.5.2 Patched in 3.5.3
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.
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 111 languages, 17 at 90% or more
Plus 87 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.
Share of voice
How often each assistant names Contact Form 7 when asked about these topics, where it comes in the answer, and how that compares with its wp.org search position. Latest run 1 Nov 2026.
- Assistants
- ChatGPT, Claude
- Topics tracked
- Forms, Contact form, Schema markup
Readme readiness
2 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 Short description names no action; say what the plugin does for the site.
- ! Has a FAQ No FAQ section.
- ! FAQ asks real questions No FAQ to judge.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Contact Form 7.
- ! Headings and lists 3 headings and 0 lists; assistants quote headed sections and bullet lists, not paragraphs.
- ! Enough to quote 989 characters of description; under 1,000 there is little to quote.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 2 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2024-05-23 5M+ → 10M+ up after 2443 days in tier
- 2017-09-14 3M+ → 5M+ up after 197 days in tier
- 2017-03-01 1M+ → 3M+ up
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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WPForms – AI Form Builder for WordPress – Contact Forms, Payment Forms, Survey Form, Quiz & More 5M+ installs · 4.8★ · 1 shared tag A -
Fluent Forms – Customizable Contact Forms, Survey, Quiz, & Conversational Form Builder 800K+ installs · 4.8★ · 1 shared tag A -
Forminator Forms – Contact Form, Payment Form & Custom Form Builder 600K+ installs · 4.8★ · 1 shared tag A -
Ninja Forms – Contact Form Builder with Calculators, Quizzes, Signatures & AI Form Builder 500K+ installs · 4.4★ · 1 shared tag B -
SureForms – Contact Form Builder, AI Forms, Payment Form, Survey & Quiz 500K+ installs · 4.7★ · 1 shared tag A
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