Connect2Form – Advanced Contact Form Builder for WordPress Plugin Directory

Connect2Form is a comprehensive WordPress form builder plugin that enables users to create custom contact forms with advanced features. Built with security, accessibility, and performance as core principles, it provides a solid foundation for form management with extensibility through addon plugins for CRM and email marketing integrations.

🚀 Core Features:

Drag & Drop Form Builder – Intuitive visual interface with live preview and real-time editing

15+ Field Types – Text, email, file upload, date picker, select, radio, checkbox, textarea, number, URL, phone, consent, and more

Conditional Logic – Show/hide fields based on user input with advanced rule conditions

Email Notifications – Multiple customizable email templates with merge tags and HTML/plain text support

Auto-Responder – Automatic reply emails to form submitters with customizable templates

File Upload Support – Secure file handling with type validation, size limits, and virus scanning capability

Mobile Responsive – Perfect display and functionality on all devices and screen sizes

Multi-language Support – Full internationalization with RTL language support

🔒 Security Features:

CSRF Protection – Enhanced nonce verification with expiration

Input Sanitization – Comprehensive validation for all field types

File Upload Security – Type/size validation with virus scanning capability

Rate Limiting – Configurable per-IP submission limits

SQL Injection Prevention – Prepared statements and parameterized queries

XSS Protection – Output escaping and content sanitization

Honeypot Spam Detection – Hidden fields to catch automated submissions

reCAPTCHA Integration – v2 Checkbox, v2 Invisible, and v3 with score thresholds

Akismet Integration – Optional spam detection using Akismet service

IP Blocking – Block suspicious IPs and user agents

Security Headers – CSP, X-Frame-Options, and other security headers

♿ Accessibility Features:

WCAG 2.1 AA Compliant – Full compliance with accessibility standards

Screen Reader Support – ARIA labels, descriptions, and semantic markup

Keyboard Navigation – Complete keyboard accessibility throughout forms

High Contrast Mode – Support for high contrast display modes

Focus Management – Proper focus indication and management

Skip Links – Navigation aids for screen reader users

Semantic HTML – Proper HTML structure for assistive technologies

📊 Performance Features:

Database Query Caching – Cached queries with configurable expiration

Asset Optimization – Conditional loading and optimization

Lazy Loading – Heavy components loaded on demand

Memory Management – Automatic cleanup and memory optimization

Daily Cleanup Routines – Automatic cleanup of temporary data

CDN Support – Static asset delivery optimization

Database Optimization – Regular maintenance and optimization

🔗 Integration & Extensibility:

Addon System – Modular architecture for extending functionality

CRM Integrations – Available through Connect2Form Integrations addon

Email Marketing – Mailchimp, HubSpot, and other service integrations

Webhook Support – Available through addon plugins

REST API – Full REST API for external integrations

Developer Hooks – 50+ action and filter hooks for customization

Custom Field Types – Support for custom field development

Third-party Integrations – Easy integration with external services

🛠️ Developer Features:

50+ Action & Filter Hooks – Extensive customization capabilities

Custom Field Type Support – Create custom field types

REST API Endpoints – Full API for external integrations

Extensive Documentation – Comprehensive developer documentation

WordPress Coding Standards – Follows WordPress best practices

PHPDoc Comments – Complete code documentation

Modular Architecture – Clean, maintainable code structure

Unit Test Coverage – Comprehensive testing framework

📋 Field Types Available:

Text Fields – Single line text input with validation

Email Fields – Email validation with domain checking

Textarea – Multi-line text input with configurable rows

Number Fields – Numeric input with min/max validation

Date Fields – Date picker with format validation

Phone Fields – Phone number input with format validation

URL Fields – URL validation and formatting

Select Dropdowns – Single selection with custom options

Radio Buttons – Single selection with custom options

Checkboxes – Multiple selection with custom options

File Upload – Secure file upload with validation

Consent Fields – GDPR-compliant consent management

Hidden Fields – Hidden data fields

HTML Fields – Custom HTML content

reCAPTCHA – Spam protection integration

📧 Email Features:

Multiple Notifications – Send to multiple recipients

Custom Templates – Professional HTML and plain text templates

Merge Tags – Dynamic content insertion from form data

Auto-Responder – Automatic replies to form submitters

Email Formatting – HTML and plain text options

Attachment Support – Include uploaded files in emails

CC/BCC Support – Carbon copy and blind carbon copy

Reply-To Configuration – Custom reply-to addresses

🔧 Admin Features:

Form Management – Create, edit, duplicate, and delete forms

Submission Management – View, export, and manage form entries

Bulk Operations – Bulk delete, export, and manage submissions

Settings Management – Comprehensive settings for all features

Import/Export – Form and submission data portability

System Health – Monitor plugin performance and health

Maintenance Tools – Database cleanup and optimization

User Permissions – Role-based access control

Third-Party Libraries & Resources Connect2Form uses the following third-party libraries and resources to provide enhanced functionality:

JavaScript Libraries:

Datepicker v1.0.20 – Date picker functionality

Source: https://github.com/fengyuanchen/datepicker

License: MIT License

Used for: Date field input enhancement

Human-readable source: Available in GitHub repository

External Services (Optional):

Google reCAPTCHA – Spam protection service

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Terms: https://policies.google.com/terms

Data sent: Form submission data for validation only

Addon Integrations (Separate Plugin):

Connect2Form Integrations – Separate addon plugin for CRM and email marketing

Provides: Mailchimp, HubSpot, and other service integrations

Repository: Available as separate plugin download

Dependency: Requires Connect2Form core plugin

Build Tools & Development:

All JavaScript and CSS files in this plugin are human-readable and unminified except where noted. The plugin does not use build tools like webpack, gulp, or npm for distribution.

Source Code Availability:

Plugin Source: https://github.com/connect2form/connect2form-advanced-contact-form-builder-with-marketing-tools

Documentation: https://connect2form.com/

Issue Tracker: https://github.com/connect2form/connect2form-advanced-contact-form-builder-with-marketing-tools/issues

Contribution Guide: https://github.com/connect2form/connect2form-advanced-contact-form-builder-with-marketing-tools/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md

Minified Files:

assets/js/datepicker.min.js – Third-party library (source link provided above)

All other JavaScript and CSS files are unminified and human-readable for easy inspection and modification.

External Services This plugin connects to external third-party services to provide optional integration functionality. These connections are only established when specifically configured by the user and are completely optional.

MailChimp API Integration (Optional – Built-in)

Service: MailChimp email marketing platform (mailchimp.com)

Purpose: To automatically add form submissions to your MailChimp email lists for newsletter and marketing purposes

Data Sent: Email addresses and any other form fields you choose to map (name, phone, etc.)

When: Only when a form is submitted AND MailChimp integration is configured in form settings

Data Location: Data is sent to MailChimp servers based on your account region (e.g., us1.api.mailchimp.com/3.0/lists/{list_id}/members)

API Endpoint: https://{datacenter}.api.mailchimp.com/3.0/lists/{list_id}/members

Privacy Policy: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/

Terms of Service: https://mailchimp.com/legal/terms/

HubSpot CRM Integration (Optional – Built-in)

Service: HubSpot CRM platform (hubspot.com)

Purpose: To create or update contact records in your HubSpot CRM from form submissions

Data Sent: Contact information from form fields including email, name, phone, company details, and custom fields

When: Only when a form is submitted AND HubSpot integration is configured in form settings

Data Location: Data is sent to HubSpot API servers (api.hubapi.com/crm/v3/objects/contacts)

API Endpoint: https://api.hubapi.com/crm/v3/objects/contacts

Privacy Policy: https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy

Terms of Service: https://legal.hubspot.com/terms-of-service

Google reCAPTCHA Service (Optional)

Service: Google reCAPTCHA spam protection (google.com)

Purpose: To protect forms from spam and automated bot submissions

Data Sent: User interaction data, IP address, and browser information for spam analysis

When: Only when reCAPTCHA is enabled for a specific form

Data Location: Data is processed by Google’s servers worldwide

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Terms of Service: https://policies.google.com/terms

Technical Implementation Details:

MailChimp Integration: Uses wp_remote_request() to POST data to MailChimp API v3.0 endpoints

HubSpot Integration: Uses wp_remote_request() to POST contact data to HubSpot CRM API v3

Data Format: All API calls send data in JSON format with proper authentication headers

Error Handling: Failed API calls are logged but do not prevent form submission completion

Data Retention: All data sent to external services is subject to their respective privacy policies

User Control: Users can disable integrations at any time through form settings

Data Minimization: Only necessary data is sent to external services as configured by the user

Support For support, feature requests, and bug reports, please visit:

WordPress.org Support Forums: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/connect2form-advanced-contact-form-builder-with-marketing-tools/

GitHub Issues: https://github.com/connect2form/connect2form-advanced-contact-form-builder-with-marketing-tools/issues

Documentation: https://connect2form.com/documentation/

Developer Guide: Available in the plugin directory as developer-guide.txt

Developer Information Connect2Form is built with developers in mind and provides extensive customization options:

50+ Action & Filter Hooks for customization

REST API for external integrations

Custom Field Types support

Modular Architecture for easy extension

WordPress Coding Standards compliance

Comprehensive Documentation with examples

Developer Guide with detailed hook documentation

For detailed developer information, see the developer-guide.txt file included with the plugin.