GenForm<\/strong> is a modern, lightweight WordPress form builder that lets you create beautiful, responsive forms in minutes \u2014 with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface.<\/p>\n\n Whether you need a simple contact form, event RSVP, job application, booking request, or lead-generation form, GenForm gives you everything you need right out of the box.<\/p>\n\n Most WordPress form plugins overwhelm you with heavy page loads or confusing dashboards. GenForm takes a different approach:<\/p>\n\n Feature-Packed<\/strong> \u2014 13 field types (including Section Break), 16+ templates, entry management, email notifications, CSV export, inline validation, dark mode, and more \u2014 all included.\nLightweight & Fast<\/strong> \u2014 CSS and JavaScript only load on pages that actually contain a form. Zero overhead on every other page.\nPrivacy First<\/strong> \u2014 All submissions are stored in your own WordPress database. Nothing is sent to any external server.\nSecure by Default<\/strong> \u2014 Built-in honeypot spam protection, IP rate limiting, nonce verification, and full input sanitization from day one.\nNo Learning Curve<\/strong> \u2014 If you can drag and drop, you can build a form. It's that simple.<\/p>\n\n Build any form visually \u2014 no code, no complexity.<\/p>\n\n Skip the blank canvas and start with a professionally designed template. GenForm ships with 16+ templates across 7 categories<\/strong> \u2014 just pick one, customize the text, and publish.<\/p>\n\n Each template comes pre-configured with the right fields, sensible validation, and polished submit-button layout.<\/p>\n\n Every form submission is captured, organized, and easy to act on \u2014 all inside your WordPress dashboard.<\/p>\n\n Get notified instantly every time someone submits a form \u2014 and automatically send a confirmation to the submitter.<\/p>\n\n Keep spam out without annoying your visitors.<\/p>\n\n Move forms between sites without losing a single field.<\/p>\n\n Preview any saved form exactly as your visitors will see it \u2014 directly from the builder or the All Forms page. Preview mode disables submissions so you can review the design without creating test entries.<\/p>\n\n GenForm integrates seamlessly with your WordPress setup:<\/p>\n\n Done \u2014 your form is live!<\/p>\n\n\n Yes \u2014 GenForm is free and open source under GPLv3. All the features listed on this page are included in the free plugin. Install it and start building forms right away.<\/p><\/dd>\n Two ways:<\/p>\n\n Yes. Paste the All submissions are stored securely in your own WordPress database (in a custom Yes. On the Entries<\/strong> page, click the Export CSV<\/strong> button. You can export all entries or filter by a specific form first. The export includes UTF-8 BOM for seamless Excel and Google Sheets compatibility.<\/p><\/dd>\n Yes. Open your form's Notifications<\/strong> tab and enable the \"Confirmation Email to Submitter\" option. Set the field name that contains their email address, write a custom subject and body, and save. The confirmation fires automatically on every submission.<\/p><\/dd>\n GenForm uses a two-layer baseline approach that requires no configuration:<\/p>\n\n For additional protection, add your Google reCAPTCHA v2 site key and secret key in GenForm \u2192 Settings<\/strong>, then enable reCAPTCHA on individual forms from the Settings tab of the form builder.<\/p><\/dd>\n Yes. Use the toggle switch in the Status<\/strong> column on the All Forms page to activate or deactivate any form instantly. Inactive forms display nothing to visitors.<\/p><\/dd>\n Yes. Click the download (JSON export)<\/strong> icon on any form row to download a Yes. Open your form's Settings<\/strong> tab and toggle on the GDPR \/ Consent checkbox. A required consent field with your custom text appears before the submit button. Consent is validated on both the client and server.<\/p><\/dd>\n Yes. GenForm outputs clean, semantic HTML that inherits your theme's typography and styles. You can also fine-tune font size, weight, and submit-button alignment per form.<\/p><\/dd>\n Absolutely. All forms are fully responsive and adapt to any screen size using percentage-based column widths.<\/p><\/dd>\n No. GenForm's CSS and JavaScript only load on pages that contain a form \u2014 there is zero impact on every other page.<\/p><\/dd>\n When you delete<\/strong> GenForm from the Plugins page, all custom database tables, saved options, and rate-limiting transients are removed automatically \u2014 leaving your WordPress installation clean.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\nWhy Choose GenForm Over Other Form Plugins?<\/h4>\n\n
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{form_name}<\/code>, {entry_id}<\/code>, {admin_email}<\/code>, {site_title}<\/code>, {all_fields}<\/code>, and per-field {field_*}<\/code> tags.<\/li>\nAnti-Spam Protection<\/h4>\n\n
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Embed Anywhere \u2014 Gutenberg, Shortcode & Page Builders<\/h4>\n\n
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[genform id=\"X\"]<\/code> shortcode and paste it anywhere.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
Is GenForm free to use?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
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[genform id=\"X\"]<\/code> from the All Forms page and paste it into any post, page, widget, or page builder module.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/dd>\nDoes it work with Elementor, Divi, or other page builders?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
[genform id=\"X\"]<\/code> shortcode into any text element or shortcode widget in your preferred page builder.<\/p><\/dd>\nWhere are form submissions stored?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
wp_genform_entries<\/code> table). Nothing is sent to any external server.<\/p><\/dd>\nCan I export submissions to a spreadsheet?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
Can I send a confirmation email to the person who submitted the form?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
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Can I copy a form to another site?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
.json<\/code> file. On the destination site, click the Import<\/strong> button in the top-right of the All Forms page and upload the file.<\/p><\/dd>\nDoes it support GDPR consent?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
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What happens if I uninstall GenForm?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
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