=== Essential Addons for Contact Form 7 ===
Contributors: softlab, princeahmed, monzuralam
Tags: contact, form, contact form 7, forms, form builder
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.9
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Donate link: https://softlabbd.com/

Extend Contact Form 7 with 50+ fields, conditional logic, drag-drop uploads, styling, and integrations.

== Description ==

**Essential Addons for Contact Form 7** enhances Contact Form 7 with 50+ advanced fields and features, transforming it into a powerful, feature-rich form builder.

Create professional, interactive, and highly functional forms effortlessly. From **multi-step forms** and **conditional logic** to **file uploads**, **multi-column layouts**, and **CRM integrations**, this plugin gives you everything you need — no coding required.

It includes 30+ fields and 20+ advanced features designed to make form building faster, easier, and more customizable.

== Video Overview ==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atF3iq7Lrc8

👀 [Try Live Demo](https://softlabbd.com/demo-portal) | 🚀 [Get PRO](https://softlabbd.com/essential-addons-for-contact-form-7-pricing/)


== 🌟 Key Fields & Features ==
* **Form & Tag Generator**
* **Form Templates**
* **Conditional Logic**
* **Multi-Column Layouts**
* **Multi-Step Forms**
* **Repeater Field**
* **PDF Generator**
* **Frontend Post Submission**
* **Booking / Appointment Form**
* **Database Entries**
* **Form Preview**
* **Form Styler**
* **Drag & Drop File Upload**
* **Drag & Drop Image Upload**
* **Drag & Drop Google Drive Upload**
* **Popup Form**
* **User Registration**
* **Conversational Form**
* **WooCommerce Product Dropdown**
* **WooCommerce Checkout**
* **Save Form Progress**
* **Spam Blocker (New ⚡)**
* **Pre-Populate Field**
* **Redirection**
* **WhatsApp Integration**


### 🆓 Free Version Fields, Features & Integrations

= Form & Tag Generator =
Create and manage Contact Form 7 forms easily with a user-friendly tag generator.

= Form Templates =
Use pre-designed form templates for faster, professional form creation.

= Conditional Logic =
Show or hide form fields dynamically based on user selections.

= Multi-Column Layouts =
Organize your form fields into multiple columns for cleaner layouts.

= Database Entries =
Save all form submissions inside your WordPress admin and manage them easily.

= Form Preview =
Preview forms in real time before publishing.

= Form Styler =
Customize your form design — colors, fonts, spacing — without writing CSS.

= Drag & Drop File Upload Field =
Let users upload files (PDF, DOC, ZIP, etc.) via drag-and-drop.

= Drag & Drop Image Upload Field =
Enable drag-and-drop image submissions with support for multiple formats.

= Pre-Populate Fields =
Auto-fill fields dynamically to improve user experience and conversion rates.

= Redirection =
Redirect users to any page or external link after submission.

= Country List Field =
Add a country dropdown field for fast user selection.

= Dynamic Text Field =
Display hidden or dynamic data from your site inside forms.

= Range Slider Field =
Let users select numeric values interactively with a slider.

= Star Rating Field =
Collect feedback and ratings directly through your forms.

= Address Field =
Add structured address inputs for better data collection.

= Date Time Field =
Combine date and time inputs for scheduling and bookings.

= Honeypot Field =
Automatically detect and block spam bots.

= Phone Field =
Add formatted phone number fields with validation.

= Section Break =
Visually organize long forms into sections.

= Submission ID =
Each submission gets a unique ID for easy tracking.

= Mailchimp Integration =
Automatically sync submissions with your Mailchimp lists.

= Telegram Integration =
Forward form submissions to your Telegram account.

= Webhook Integration =
Send submission data to any custom endpoint via Webhooks.

= Zapier Integration =
Connect forms to thousands of apps using Zapier.

= Pabbly Integration =
Integrate with 2000+ apps for automation.

= Google reCAPTCHA =
Add reCAPTCHA protection to stop spam bots.

= hCaptcha =
Use hCaptcha to protect forms from automated abuse.

= Cloudflare Turnstile =
Integrate Cloudflare Turnstile for lightweight spam prevention.


== 🚀 Pro Version Fields, Features & Integrations ==

**Form Templates (Advanced)**
Choose from beautifully designed form templates to jump-start form creation.

**Multi-Step Forms**
Split long forms into multiple steps for better user experience.

**Custom Multi-Column Layouts**
Build responsive multi-column designs with full customization.

**Drag & Drop Google Drive Upload Field**
Let users upload files directly to your connected Google Drive account.

**Repeater Field**
Allow users to duplicate fields dynamically — great for multiple entries.

**Image Choice Field**
Add image-based multiple-choice options for more visual form interactions.

**PDF Generator**
Automatically generate PDFs from form submissions.

**Frontend Post Submission**
Turn submissions into posts with custom fields in your WordPress site.

**Popup Form**
Display forms in beautiful popups triggered by button clicks or links.

**User Registration**
Create custom registration forms to sign up users directly.

**Booking / Appointment Form**
Enable users to select dates, times, and book appointments easily.

**Conversational Form**
Turn forms into chat-style interactive experiences.

**WooCommerce Product Dropdown**
Display WooCommerce products for selection directly within a form.

**WooCommerce Checkout Integration**
Add custom fields to WooCommerce checkout pages easily.

**Digital Signature Field**
Capture secure, legally recognized digital signatures.

**Custom HTML Field**
Add custom HTML or scripts inside your form.

**Leads Info Field**
Automatically capture visitor data like IP, country, and referrer.

**Mask Input Field**
Restrict user input to specific formats (like phone or date).

**Math Captcha**
Add an anti-spam math challenge to forms.

**Rich Text Editor Field**
Allow users to write formatted text with a built-in editor.

**Shortcode Field**
Embed forms anywhere using a shortcode.

**Color Picker Field**
Add color selection inputs for creative use cases.

**Action Hook Field**
Add custom content or logic using predefined hooks.

**Save Form Progress**
Let users save and continue later for long forms.

**Spam Blocker**
Block submissions from specific IPs, countries, domains, or words.

**Entry Restrictions (Coming Soon 🔥)**
Limit total submissions to prevent spam or overuse.

**Integrations (New ⚡)**
- ActiveCampaign
- Brevo (Sendinblue)
- Drip
- FluentCRM
- HubSpot
- MailerLite
- MailPoet
- PayPal
- Slack
- Google Drive
- WhatsApp

== 🔥 WHAT’S NEXT 🔥 ==

Consider checking out our other plugins:

🗂️ [Integrate Google Drive](https://wordpress.org/plugins/integrate-google-drive/)
Browse, Upload, Download, Embed, Play, and Share Google Drive Files in WordPress.

📻 [Radio Player](https://wordpress.org/plugins/radio-player/)
Live Shoutcast, Icecast & Audio Stream Player for WordPress.

🌙 [Dracula Dark Mode](https://wordpress.org/plugins/dracula-dark-mode/)
A revolutionary dark mode plugin for WordPress.

🎧 [Multimedia Player](https://wordpress.org/plugins/soft-multimedia-player/)
Audio, Video & Podcast Player for WordPress.



== Screenshots ==
1. Form Preview
2. Form Styler
3. Database Entries
4. Booking / Appointment Form
5. Multi-Step Form
6. Multi-Column Layout
7. Conditional Logic
8. Drag & Drop File Upload
9. Redirection
10. Integrations


== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= 1. I purchased a plan but it still shows the free version. What should I do? =
After purchase, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing your PRO download link and license key.
If not, access it directly from your [Freemius Customer Portal](https://users.freemius.com/store/1760/).

= 2. Where can I find the PRO download link and license key? =
Download it from the purchase email or customer portal, then install and activate your license key in WordPress.

= 3. I have a pre-sale question. How can I get support? =
Please reach us via our [Contact Form](https://softlabbd.contact/).

= 4. Can I use the same license on production, staging, and development sites? =
Yes, you can. Staging and localhost sites are automatically whitelisted.

= 5. Can I try a live demo version of the plugin? =
Yes! Explore both frontend and backend via our [Live Demo](https://demo.softlabbd.com/?product=essential-addons-for-contact-form-7).

= 6. Is a trial version available? =
Yes, try the PRO plugin free for 3 days — [Get Trial Version](https://checkout.freemius.com/plugin/16650/plan/27778/?trial=free).

= 7. Why do I need Essential Addons for Contact Form 7? =
It adds powerful fields, logic, and integrations not available in the core CF7 plugin.

= 8. Do I need coding skills? =
No coding knowledge required — everything works visually.

= 9. Will this plugin slow down my site? =
No, it’s lightweight and performance-optimized.

= 10. Can I add a Google Drive uploader in CF7? =
Yes, users can upload files directly to your connected Google Drive account.

= 11. Can I build multi-column or multi-step forms? =
Yes, both features are fully supported.

= 12. Can I apply conditional logic? =
Yes, show or hide fields based on user input dynamically.

= 13. Can I save submissions in the database? =
Yes, all entries can be stored and managed in WordPress admin.

= 14. Can I redirect users after form submission? =
Yes, redirect to a custom page or URL.

= 15. Does it support Email Marketing integrations? =
Yes, integrations include Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, Brevo, and more.

= 16. Can I style Contact Form 7 easily? =
Yes, the Form Styler lets you customize design without CSS.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.9 (2025-10-14) =
* **New:** Added ActiveCampaign, Brevo, Drip, FluentCRM, HubSpot, MailerLite, MailPoet, PayPal & Slack integrations.
* **Fix:** Fixed image and file attachment issues in upload fields.

= 1.0.8 (2025-09-12) =
* **Update:** Improved performance and stability.
* **Fix:** Minor bug fixes.

= 1.0.7 (2025-08-28) =
* **New:** Added Form Submission Preview and Email Summaries.
* **Fix:** Fixed dashboard blank screen issue.

= 1.0.6 (2025-07-31) =
* **Fix:** Resolved CSS style conflicts.

= 1.0.5 (2025-07-09) =
* **Fix:** Elementor Fatal Error fixed.
* **Update:** Improved script loading performance.

= 1.0.4 (2025-07-02) =
* **New:** Added Spam Blocker feature.
* **Fix:** Fixed "Save Later" data issue.
* **Fix:** Fixed Database Entries bug.

= 1.0.3 (2025-03-18) =
* **New:** Added Export/Import for Entries, Forms, and Settings.
* **New:** Added Popup Trigger Options.
* **Fix:** Conditional fields not appearing in email.
* **Update:** Enhanced Form Generator & Templates.
* **Update:** Improved Entries Chart & Filtering.

= 1.0.2 (2025-01-15) =
* **New:** Added Form & Tag Generator, Range Slider, Star Rating, and WooProduct Dropdown updates.

= 1.0.1 (2024-11-24) =
* **New:** Introduced 20+ new fields and features (Math Captcha, Digital Signature, Booking Form, Repeater, PDF Generator, Google Drive Integration, etc.)
* **Update:** Added CF7 v6.0 compatibility.

= 1.0.0 =
* **Initial Release**