Connect2Form – Advanced Contact Form Builder vs Contact Form 7 Translate Messages Extension

Translate default Contact Form 7 messages without changing WordPress profile language. Default supported languages: AR, BEL, BG, CA, CS, DA, DE, EL, EN-AU, EN-CA, EN-GB, EN-NZ, EN-ZA, ES, ES-AR, ET, FA, FI, FR, FR-CA, GL, HR, HU, IT, JA, KO, LT, NB, NL, NN, PL, PT, PT-BR, RO, RU, SK, SQ, SV, TR, UK, VI, ZH-CN, ZH-TW How to add more languages: To add languages, you have to download translations from the official page of Contact Form 7 on translate.wordpress.org. Click on a language and a new page will open. Always choose the “Stable (latest release)”. Another page with all the string translations will appear, scroll down to the end of the table and just under the Legend, click on “Export as JSON”. Move the downloaded translations files to /your-theme/cftmsg_translations folder (create it if does not exists).

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.