WPForms 1.8.6
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Product details
- Version on file
- 1.8.6
- Developer
- WPForms
- Released
- 2022/10/31
- File size
- 7.67 MB
- License
- GPL
About WPForms 1.8.6
WPForms is a drag-and-drop form builder for WordPress. You build a form by dragging fields onto a canvas, set up the emails it sends, choose what visitors see after submitting, and add it to a page with a block or shortcode. Contact forms are the most common use, but the same builder handles quote requests, sign-ups, surveys and order forms.
This file is listed as WPForms Basic. The developer sells WPForms in several editions, and which features and add-ons you get depends on the edition, so check the plugin's settings after installing to see what this copy includes.
Ignore the older description for this product, which calls it a theme: WPForms is a plugin and installs under Plugins. It adds a WPForms entry to the dashboard menu, and form entries can be stored in the database so you can review them later.
Key features
- Drag-and-drop builder
- Add and rearrange fields visually, without writing code.
- Ready-made templates
- Start from a template for common forms such as contact, quote and sign-up forms.
- Email notifications
- Send an email to you, and a confirmation to the visitor, whenever a form is submitted.
- Confirmation options
- Show a message, send visitors to another page or redirect them after they submit.
- Spam protection
- Reduce junk submissions with a built-in honeypot and support for reCAPTCHA and similar checks.
- Entries and logic
- Store submissions in the dashboard and show or hide fields based on earlier answers, depending on the edition.
- Add-ons and integrations
- Connect to email marketing, payment and other services through add-ons, which depend on the edition.
Is it right for you?
A good fit for
- Site owners who want a simple contact form without coding
- Small businesses collecting quote requests, bookings or sign-ups
- Agencies who want a form builder clients can edit
Look elsewhere if
- Sites that need advanced survey analysis, where a dedicated survey platform fits better
- Anyone counting on every WPForms add-on being available, since add-ons depend on the edition and licence
How to install WPForms 1.8.6
- 1
Download the file
Open My Account → Downloads and download the product. If the archive contains several zips (documentation, child theme, licensing files), you need the one named after the product.
- 2
Upload it to WordPress
In your dashboard go to Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin and choose the zip.
- 3
Install and activate
Click Install Now, then Activate. If an older or free copy is already installed, WordPress offers to replace it with the uploaded version.
Notes for this product
- If the free WPForms Lite plugin is installed, deactivate it before activating this copy so the two versions don't conflict.
Setup: using WPForms 1.8.6
- Create a new form. Open WPForms in the dashboard menu and choose Add New.
- Choose a template or start blank. Pick the template closest to what you need, or begin with an empty form.
- Add and arrange fields. Drag fields onto the form, set labels and mark required ones.
- Set up notifications. In the form's settings, choose which email address receives submissions and what the confirmation email says.
- Set the confirmation. Decide what visitors see after they submit: a message or a redirect.
- Add the form to a page and test. Place it with the WPForms block or its shortcode, then submit a test entry and check the email arrives.
Common problems and fixes
Form emails don't arrive
- Why it happens
- WordPress's default mail sending is unreliable on many hosts, and messages are blocked or land in spam.
- How to fix it
- Connect an SMTP or transactional email service, then send a test submission.
The form shows a spinner and never submits
- Why it happens
- A script conflict, or a caching or optimisation plugin interfering with the form's JavaScript.
- How to fix it
- Exclude the WPForms scripts from combining and minifying, clear caches, and check the browser console for the first error.
Lots of spam submissions
- Why it happens
- Bots are submitting the form directly.
- How to fix it
- Turn on the spam protection settings and add reCAPTCHA or a similar check to the form.
The add-ons screen asks for a licence
- Why it happens
- WPForms installs add-ons from the developer's servers using a licence key, which this download doesn't include.
- How to fix it
- Check whether the add-on you need is in the store as a separate file, or use Request an update from your account.
“The link you followed has expired.” when uploading
- Why it happens
- The zip is larger than your server's PHP upload limit (upload_max_filesize / post_max_size).
- How to fix it
- Raise the upload limit in your hosting control panel, or unzip the file and upload the folder to wp-content/plugins with your host's file manager or SFTP.
“The package could not be installed. No valid plugins were found.”
- Why it happens
- The uploaded zip is a bundle (or a theme), not the plugin itself.
- How to fix it
- Unzip the download once and upload the inner zip named after the plugin.
“Plugin could not be activated because it triggered a fatal error.”
- Why it happens
- Usually a PHP version older than the plugin needs, or a second copy of the same plugin (for example the free version) still active.
- How to fix it
- Check your PHP version under Tools → Site Health → Info, deactivate any other copy of the plugin, and enable WP_DEBUG_LOG to see the exact error.
Licence or “updates unavailable” notices
- Why it happens
- The developer's licence key isn't included. Features that call the developer's servers (template libraries, cloud APIs, automatic updates) need it.
- How to fix it
- Everything that runs locally works without it. For a newer file, use Request an update from your account.
Frequently asked questions
Is WPForms a theme or a plugin?
A plugin. The older description for this product calls it a theme, which is a mistake. Install it under Plugins.
What does the Basic edition include?
The developer sells several editions, and add-ons and features vary with the edition. Check the settings after installing to see what this copy offers.
Can I take payments with it?
Payment forms are supported through add-ons that depend on the edition and a connected payment service.
Can I save form entries?
Yes, in editions that include entry management. Stored entries can be viewed from the dashboard.
Do I need to know code?
No. Forms are built visually and placed with a block or shortcode.
Categories: Wordpress Plugins, Multi-Purpose, Plugins, Wordpress, form, Business Service
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