Title: GenForm – Drag & Drop Form Builder Author: Arif Rahman Published: februar 15, 2026 Last modified: mai 13, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/genform/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3519735) # GenForm – Drag & Drop Form Builder By [Arif Rahman](https://profiles.wordpress.org/arifrahman1/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/genform.1.4.0.zip) * [Details](https://fao.wordpress.org/plugins/genform/#description) * [Reviews](https://fao.wordpress.org/plugins/genform/#reviews) * [Installation](https://fao.wordpress.org/plugins/genform/#installation) * [Development](https://fao.wordpress.org/plugins/genform/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/genform/) ## Description #### WordPress Contact Form Builder Plugin **GenForm** is a modern, lightweight WordPress form builder that lets you create beautiful, responsive forms in minutes — with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. 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. #### Why Choose GenForm Over Other Form Plugins? Most WordPress form plugins overwhelm you with heavy page loads or confusing dashboards. GenForm takes a different approach: **Feature-Packed** — 13 field types (including Section Break), 16+ templates, entry management, email notifications, CSV export, inline validation, dark mode, and more— all included. **Lightweight & Fast** — CSS and JavaScript only load on pages that actually contain a form. Zero overhead on every other page. **Privacy First** — All submissions are stored in your own WordPress database. Nothing is sent to any external server. **Secure by Default** — Built-in honeypot spam protection, IP rate limiting, nonce verification, and full input sanitization from day one. **No Learning Curve** — If you can drag and drop, you can build a form. It’s that simple. #### Drag & Drop Form Builder Build any form visually — no code, no complexity. * Drag fields from the sidebar onto the canvas and reorder them in real time. * **13 field types**: Text, Email, Textarea, Number, Select, Radio, Checkbox, Date, URL, Phone, Hidden, Password, and **Section Break**. * Customize every field: label, placeholder, help text, required toggle, CSS class, and column width. * **6 column-width options** (25%, 33%, 50%, 67%, 75%, 100%) to create multi-column layouts. * **Section Break field** — add titled dividers with an optional description to group related fields into named sections. * Clone any field with its full configuration in one click. * Type-specific controls: textarea rows, number min/max/step values, and text min/ max character limits. * Default values and multi-option management for Select, Radio, and Checkbox fields. * **Inline field validation** — real-time per-field error messages appear on blur for required, email, URL, phone, number, and character-length rules. * **URL parameter prefill** — populate fields from URL query strings for landing- page and CRM flows. * **Dark mode** — forms adapt automatically to the visitor’s OS dark mode preference. #### 16+ Ready-Made Form Templates Skip the blank canvas and start with a professionally designed template. GenForm ships with **16+ templates across 7 categories** — just pick one, customize the text, and publish. * **General** — Simple Contact, Event RSVP, Volunteer Signup. * **Business** — Support Ticket, Job Application, Request a Quote, Bug Report. * **Booking** — Restaurant Reservation, Appointment Booking, Hotel Reservation. * **Marketing** — Newsletter Signup, Lead Generation, Event Registration. * **Feedback** — Customer Feedback. * **Education** — Course Enrollment. * **Healthcare** — Patient Intake. Each template comes pre-configured with the right fields, sensible validation, and polished submit-button layout. #### Smart Entry Management Every form submission is captured, organized, and easy to act on — all inside your WordPress dashboard. * Familiar list-table interface — search, filter by form, and switch between All/ Unread / Trash views. * **Star important entries** — flag submissions you want to follow up on. * **Quick-View popup** — scan an entry without leaving the list. * **Dedicated detail page** — see full submission data alongside metadata like IP address, browser, operating system, and source page URL. * Unread badge indicator — entries auto-mark as “read” when viewed. * Bulk actions: Mark Read, Mark Unread, Trash, Restore, Delete Permanently. * **One-click CSV export** — per form or all entries combined, with Excel-compatible formatting. #### Email Notifications Get notified instantly every time someone submits a form — and automatically send a confirmation to the submitter. * Automatic admin notification email on every new submission. * **Confirmation email to the submitter** — configure subject, body, and which field holds their email address, all per form. * **Dynamic template tags**: `{form_name}`, `{entry_id}`, `{admin_email}`, `{site_title}`,`{ all_fields}`, and per-field `{field_*}` tags. * Customizable subject line, email body, sender name, sender email, and reply-to address — all configurable per form. * Global sender identity defaults in Settings — set it once, apply everywhere. * Clean HTML emails with structured data tables. #### Anti-Spam Protection Keep spam out without annoying your visitors. * **Honeypot field** — a hidden input that bots fill in but real users never see. Any flagged submission is silently rejected. * **IP rate limiting** — each IP address is capped at 5 submissions per minute. Excessive attempts get a “please try again later” message. * **Google reCAPTCHA v2** — add your site key and secret in Settings, then enable reCAPTCHA per form with a single checkbox. #### Form Import & Export Move forms between sites without losing a single field. * **Export any form as JSON** — one click from the All Forms page. * **Import a JSON file** — upload a previously exported form from any GenForm install to recreate it instantly. #### Embed Anywhere — Gutenberg, Shortcode & Page Builders * **Gutenberg Block** — add the “GenForm” block and pick your form from the sidebar. * **Shortcode** — `[genform id="X"]` works in Classic Editor, text widgets, and any page builder (Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, etc.). * Per-form typography: choose your font size (12–24 px) and font weight (300–700). * Customizable submit button: text content and alignment (left, center, right, full-width). * Post-submission behavior: show a success message **or** redirect to a custom URL. * **Enable / disable forms** — toggle any form on or off without deleting it. #### GDPR & Privacy Compliance * Per-form GDPR consent checkbox with fully customizable text. * Consent is validated on both the browser and the server — visitors cannot bypass it. * All data stays in your WordPress database — nothing is sent to third-party servers. * Clean uninstall removes all plugin data when you delete GenForm. #### Live Form Preview Preview any saved form exactly as your visitors will see it — directly from the builder or the All Forms page. Preview mode disables submissions so you can review the design without creating test entries. #### Beautiful Admin Dashboard * Modern admin interface with a clean, card-based layout. * **Dashboard widget** — see total forms, total entries, and the 5 most recent submissions at a glance. * **Admin Bar shortcuts** — quick links to All Forms and Entries from any admin page. * Tabbed form builder: Fields Settings Notifications — everything in one place. * Global Settings page: brand accent color, default email identity, reCAPTCHA keys, and asset optimization toggle. * Form duplication, JSON export, and one-click shortcode copy on the All Forms page. #### Works With Your Favorite Tools GenForm integrates seamlessly with your WordPress setup: * **Gutenberg** — dedicated block with form picker. * **Classic Editor** — embed via shortcode. * **Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder** — paste the shortcode in any text/shortcode widget. * **Any Theme** — outputs clean, semantic HTML that inherits your theme’s styles. * **Multisite Compatible** — works on WordPress multisite installs. ## Blocks This plugin provides 1 block. * Form Block ## Installation #### From Your WordPress Dashboard (Recommended) 1. Go to **Plugins Add New**. 2. Search for **GenForm**. 3. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**. #### Manual Upload 1. Download the `.zip` file from WordPress.org. 2. Go to **Plugins Add New Upload Plugin**. 3. Upload the file and click **Install Now**. 4. Activate the plugin. #### Quick-Start Guide — Your First Form in 2 Minutes 1. Go to **GenForm Add New** in your WordPress admin. 2. Choose **Start Blank** or pick a template from the library. 3. Drag fields onto the canvas — click any field to customize its label, placeholder, and settings. 4. Open the **Settings** tab to configure your submit button, success message (or redirect URL), and GDPR consent. 5. Open the **Notifications** tab to set up admin email alerts and an optional confirmation email to the submitter. 6. Click **Save Form**. 7. Add the **GenForm block** in Gutenberg, or copy the `[genform id="X"]` shortcode and paste it anywhere. Done — your form is live! ## FAQ ### Is GenForm free to use? Yes — 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. ### How do I add a form to my page? Two ways: 1. **Block Editor (Gutenberg):** Add the “GenForm” block and pick your form from the sidebar dropdown. 2. **Shortcode:** Copy `[genform id="X"]` from the All Forms page and paste it into any post, page, widget, or page builder module. ### Does it work with Elementor, Divi, or other page builders? Yes. Paste the `[genform id="X"]` shortcode into any text element or shortcode widget in your preferred page builder. ### Where are form submissions stored? All submissions are stored securely in your own WordPress database (in a custom ` wp_genform_entries` table). Nothing is sent to any external server. ### Can I export submissions to a spreadsheet? Yes. On the **Entries** page, click the **Export CSV** 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. ### Can I send a confirmation email to the person who submitted the form? Yes. Open your form’s **Notifications** 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. ### How do reCAPTCHA and spam protection work? GenForm uses a two-layer baseline approach that requires no configuration: 1. **Honeypot field** — bots fill in a hidden input that real visitors never see. Flagged submissions are silently discarded. 2. **IP rate limiting** — each IP is limited to 5 submissions per minute via WordPress transients. For additional protection, add your Google reCAPTCHA v2 site key and secret key in **GenForm Settings**, then enable reCAPTCHA on individual forms from the Settings tab of the form builder. ### Can I disable a form without deleting it? Yes. Use the toggle switch in the **Status** column on the All Forms page to activate or deactivate any form instantly. Inactive forms display nothing to visitors. ### Can I copy a form to another site? Yes. Click the **download (JSON export)** icon on any form row to download a `.json` file. On the destination site, click the **Import** button in the top-right of the All Forms page and upload the file. ### Does it support GDPR consent? Yes. Open your form’s **Settings** 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. ### Will it work with my theme? 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. ### Is it mobile responsive? Absolutely. All forms are fully responsive and adapt to any screen size using percentage- based column widths. ### Will it slow down my website? No. GenForm’s CSS and JavaScript only load on pages that contain a form — there is zero impact on every other page. ### What happens if I uninstall GenForm? When you **delete** GenForm from the Plugins page, all custom database tables, saved options, and rate-limiting transients are removed automatically — leaving your WordPress installation clean. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “GenForm – Drag & Drop Form Builder” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Arif Rahman ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/arifrahman1/) * [ binarydevs ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/binarydevs/) [Translate “GenForm – Drag & Drop Form Builder” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/genform) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/genform/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/genform/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/genform/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/genform/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.4.0 * New: Section Break field — add titled dividers between form sections to group related fields visually. Supports a title, optional description, and CSS class. * New: Inline field validation — real-time per-field error messages appear on blur( before submission) for required fields, email, URL, phone, number, and character- length constraints. * New: URL parameter prefill — populate form fields automatically from URL query strings (e.g. `?gfm_name=John`) for landing-page and CRM workflows. * New: Dark mode support — forms automatically switch to a dark colour palette when the visitor’s OS is set to dark mode (`prefers-color-scheme: dark`). * Fix: Rate limiting is now scoped per form and per IP address. Previously a single transient key was shared across all forms, which could block a user from submitting a second form after submitting the first. * Enhancement: Email notifications are now sent asynchronously via WP-Cron, eliminating SMTP latency from the submission response time. #### 1.3.0 * Fix: reCAPTCHA keys saved in Settings are now fully enforced — the widget renders on the form and the token is verified server-side on every submission. * New: Form active/inactive toggle — enable or disable any form from the All Forms list without deleting it. Inactive forms display nothing to visitors. * New: Confirmation email to submitter — configure per-form auto-response email with custom subject, body, and dynamic template tags. * New: Text/Textarea/Email/URL/Tel fields now support min/max character length validation via dedicated builder inputs. * New: Form JSON export — download any form’s complete structure as a portable `. json` file. * New: Form JSON import — upload a previously exported JSON to recreate a form on any GenForm install. * New: Entry starring — flag important submissions with a star icon; starred entries persist across sessions. * New: Export JSON action icon added per row on the All Forms page. * New: Import button added to the All Forms page header with file-picker integration. * Enhancement: Database indexes added on `form_id` and `status` columns in the entries table for improved query performance at scale. * Enhancement: reCAPTCHA enable/disable toggle added to the form builder Settings tab (only shown when global keys are configured). * Enhancement: `starred` column added to the entries table via non-destructive ` dbDelta` upgrade. #### 1.2.0 * New: Templates Library — 16+ pre-built form templates with one-click import from the Add New Form page. * New: Add New Form chooser — a modal with two paths: start blank or browse the template library. * New: Hidden and Password field types for registration forms and tracking parameters. * New: Help text setting — add descriptive guidance below any field. * New: Field duplication — clone any field with its full configuration in one click. * New: Type-specific settings — configurable textarea rows, number min/max/step. * Enhancement: Improved plugin compatibility to ensure complete stability with other themes and plugins. * Enhancement: Upgraded the form builder engine for a faster and more reliable drag-and-drop experience. * Enhancement: Expanded width selector to 6 options (Full, 3/4, 2/3, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4) with frontend multi-column layout. * Enhancement: Submit button loading spinner and message fade-in animations. * Enhancement: Renamed “Meta Key” to “Field Name” with descriptive tooltip. * Enhancement: Field settings panel now displays field type icon as header. * Enhancement: Upgraded empty canvas with illustration and welcoming copy. * Update: Full i18n coverage — all builder and frontend JS strings are now translatable. #### 1.1.0 * New: Form Preview — preview any saved form from the builder or the All Forms page before publishing. * New: GDPR / Consent Checkbox — per-form toggle with customizable consent text validated on both client and server. * New: Entry Detail Page — dedicated full-page view with two-column layout and auto-read marking. * Enhancement: Added Preview button to the form builder toolbar and Preview link to the All Forms row actions. * Enhancement: Added GDPR / Consent settings card to the form builder Settings tab. * Enhancement: Added frontend GDPR consent validation in JavaScript with visual error feedback. * Update: Updated form builder JS to persist GDPR settings on save and load. #### 1.0.0 * New: Drag-and-drop form builder with 10 field types. * New: Gutenberg Block and Shortcode integration. * New: AJAX-powered submissions with success message or redirect. * New: Entry management with quick-view modal, search, filtering, and bulk actions. * New: CSV export with UTF-8 BOM for Excel compatibility. * New: Email notifications with dynamic template tags. * New: Honeypot anti-spam and IP-based rate limiting. * New: Dashboard overview widget and Admin Bar menu. * New: Global settings — brand color, default email identity, reCAPTCHA keys. * New: Clean uninstall with full data removal. ## Meta * Version **1.4.0** * Last updated **16 tímar ago** * Active installations **20+** * WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 8.3 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/genform/) * Tags * [contact form](https://fao.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/contact-form/)[drag-and-drop](https://fao.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/drag-and-drop/) [email notifications](https://fao.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/email-notifications/) [form builder](https://fao.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/form-builder/)[forms](https://fao.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/forms/) * [Advanced View](https://fao.wordpress.org/plugins/genform/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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