=== Zoho Forms – Drag & Drop Form Builder for Websites – Contact Forms, Payment Forms, Order Forms & More === Contributors: zoho Donate link: https://www.zoho.com/ Tags: contact form, form builder, custom form, forms, form plugin Requires at least: 2.8 Tested up to: 6.7.1 Stable tag: 4.0.3 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Try Zoho Forms, the best WordPress contact form plugin! Create contact, payment & custom forms with a drag and drop builder. Get started for free! == Description == = What is Zoho Forms = [Zoho Forms](https://www.zoho.com/forms?src=wordpress) is a powerful no-code form builder that lets you create and embed beautiful, functional forms on your WordPress site in minutes. Whether you’re looking to build contact forms, order forms, subscription forms, or payment forms, Zoho Forms makes it simple. Its intuitive drag-and-drop interface ensures that anyone—from beginners to expert developers—can create professional forms effortlessly, without writing a single line of code. = Why Choose Zoho Forms for WordPress? = = Seamless Integration & Functionality = Zoho Forms integrates directly with [WordPress](https://www.zoho.com/forms/wordpress-forms.html?src=wordpress), making it the perfect tool for building, customizing, and embedding responsive forms that adapt to all devices and browsers. With features like lead tracking, payment processing, and workflow automation, Zoho Forms enhances user engagement, lead generation, and customer interactions—all from your WordPress site. = Beyond Forms: Scale, Support & Flexibility = Zoho Forms offers a [free forever](https://www.zoho.com/forms/free-forms.html?src=wordpress) plan with basic features, ideal for small websites or startups, and it scales with your business as your needs grow. Backed by 24/5 support and deep integrations with Zoho's suite of products and third-party apps, it provides a full-service solution for businesses of any size. = Zoho Forms Features List = * [Drag-and-Drop Form Builder](https://www.zoho.com/forms/drag-and-drop-form-builder.html) to build your forms with no coding skills! * [Pre-built Templates](https://www.zoho.com/forms/templates.html?src=wordpress_plugin) that are customizable to save time on form creation. * [Conditional Rules & Formula Fields](https://www.zoho.com/forms/conditional-logic.html) for smart dynamic forms that perform advanced calculations. * [Direct Integrations](https://www.zoho.com/forms/integrations.html) with Zoho CRM, Salesforce, Mailchimp, Zoho Campaigns, Zoho SalesIQ, and more to automate your workflows. * [Integrated Payment Gateways](https://www.zoho.com/forms/payment-order-forms.html#gateway) to accept payments through your forms via gateways like PayPal, Stripe, Razorpay, Paytm, and more. * [Security & Compliance](https://www.zoho.com/forms/secure-forms.html#ssl) offering encryption, SSL, GDPR, HIPAA, and WCAG compliance. * [Advanced Customization](https://www.zoho.com/forms/custom-forms.html) to customize every aspect of your form—fonts, colors, borders, backgrounds, and more. * [Instant Notifications](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/form-settings/notifications) via email, SMS, WhatsApp, and push notifications on every form submission. * [Advanced Form Approvals](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/form-approvals/overview) to build complex approval workflows on form submission. * [Multilingual Forms](https://www.zoho.com/forms/translate-forms.html) to reach a broader audience and ensure accessibility. * [Responsive Design](https://www.zoho.com/forms/custom-forms.html#responsive-forms) across browsers to adapt seamlessly to different screen sizes and mobile-friendly. * [Real-time Analytics & Reports](https://www.zoho.com/forms/data-analytics.html) to monitor form submissions, traffic, and user behavior with built-in advanced tracking tools. * [Custom Domain & SMTP](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/form-settings/branding/articles/using-custom-domain-in-forms) to add a professional touch with your own domain and SMTP settings for email communications. * [PDF Editor](https://www.zoho.com/forms/form-to-pdf-creator.html) to automatically convert form submissions into PDFs for easy sharing and archiving. * [Document Merge](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/form-settings/pdf-settings/document-merge/articles/document-merge-using-zoho-writer) to populate your form submissions into custom document templates automatically for contracts, invoices, certificates, and more. * [Form Audit](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/manage-forms-folders/manage-forms/articles/audit) to track every change made to your forms with detailed form audit logs. * [Geolocation](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/form-settings/submissions-storage/geolocation/articles/geolocation) to capture the respondent's location with longitude and latitude coordinates. * [Save & Resume](https://www.zoho.com/forms/online-form-maker.html#fb-resume) to let users save their progress and return to complete the form at their convenience. * [Edit Response](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/form-settings/submissions-storage/edit-response/articles/editing-form-responses) to let users update their submissions even after submitting the form. * [Manage Form Attachments](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/form-settings/submissions-storage/manage-form-attachments/articles/manage-form-attachments-overview) to efficiently handle uploaded files directly through the form. * [Auto-Trash](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/form-settings/submissions-storage/auto-trash/articles/auto-trash-entries) submissions to automatically declutter your form responses. = Integrations = = Zoho Apps = * [Zoho CRM](https://www.zoho.com/forms/integrations/zoho-crm.html) * [Bigin by Zoho CRM](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/integrations/bigin-by-zoho-crm) * [Zoho SalesIQ](https://www.zoho.com/forms/integrations/zoho-salesiq.html) * [Zoho Desk](https://www.zoho.com/forms/integrations/zoho-desk.html) * [Zoho Campaigns](https://www.zoho.com/forms/integrations/zoho-campaigns.html) * [Zoho Sheet](https://www.zoho.com/forms/integrations/zoho-sheet.html) * [Zoho Sign](https://www.zoho.com/forms/integrations/zoho-sign.html) * [Zoho Projects](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/integrations/zoho-projects/articles/zoho-projects-integration-setup) * [Zoho Recruit](https://www.zoho.com/forms/integrations/zoho-recruit.html) * [Zoho PageSense](https://www.zoho.com/forms/integrations/zoho-pagesense.html) * [ServiceDesk Plus Cloud](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/integrations/servicedesk-plus-cloud/articles/servicedesk-plus-cloud-integration) * [Zoho Cliq](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/integrations/zoho-cliq/articles/zoho-forms-zoho-cliq-integration) * [Zoho Marketing Automation](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/integrations/zoho-marketing-automation/articles/zoho-forms-zoho-marketing-automation) * [Zoho Flow](https://www.zoho.com/forms/zoho-flow-integrations.html) * [Zoho Analytics](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/integrations/zoho-analytics/articles/zoho-forms-zoho-analytics) = Other Apps = * [Wordpress](https://www.zoho.com/forms/wordpress-forms.html) * [Google Sheets](https://www.zoho.com/forms/integrations/google-sheets.html) * [Microsoft Excel](https://www.zoho.com/forms/integrations/microsoft-excel.html) * [Calendars](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/integrations/calendars) * [Salesforce](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/integrations/salesforce/articles/salesforce-integration) * [Microsoft Teams](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/integrations/microsoft-teams/articles/microsoft-teams-integration-setup) * [Webhooks](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/integrations/webhooks) * [Office 365](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/adminguide/articles/importing-office-365-users) = Payment Integrations = * [PayPal Standard](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/payment-options/articles/paypal-standard) * [PayPal Checkout](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/payment-options/articles/paypal-checkout) * [Stripe](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/payment-options/articles/payment-option-stripe) * [Stripe Checkout](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/payment-options/articles/stripe-checkout-payment-gateway) * [2Checkout](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/payment-options/articles/payment-option-2checkout) * [Razorpay](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/payment-options/articles/payment-option-razorpay) * [Authorize.Net](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/payment-options/articles/payment-option-authorize-net) * [Paytm](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/payment-options/articles/paytm) * [Instamojo](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/payment-options/articles/instamojo) * [PayTabs](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/payment-options/articles/paytabs-payment-gateway) * [Square](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/payment-options/articles/square) * [Paystack](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/payment-options/articles/paystack) * [Midtrans](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/payment-options/articles/midtrans) = Top-notch security for your online forms = * [CAPTCHA](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/form-settings/privacy-features/captcha/articles/spam-control): Safeguard your forms from spammers and bots with Zoho Forms' built-in CAPTCHA, and Google CAPTCHA. * [Spam Control](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/form-settings/privacy-features): Limit submissions to one submission per IP address or device, OTP verification to access form, double opt-in to confirm form submissions, and more. * [256-bit SSL Encryption](https://www.zoho.com/forms/secure-forms.html#ssl): Ensure secure data transmission with Zoho Forms' 256-bit SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption, providing a SHA256 certificate for added protection. * [Field Encryption](https://www.zoho.com/forms/secure-forms.html#field-encryption): Encrypt your form fields, securing submission data, ensuring maximum privacy and security. * [GDPR Compliance](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/form-settings/compliance-audit/gdpr/articles/privacy-gdpr-compliance): Stay fully compliant with the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ensuring your data collection practices meet the stringent privacy standards required for businesses in Europe. * [WCAG 2.2 AA Compliance](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/form-settings/compliance-audit/accessibility/articles/accessibility): Adhere to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), ensuring your forms are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. * [HIPAA Compliance](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/form-settings/compliance-audit/hipaa/articles/hipaa-compliance-in-zoho-forms): Securely collect and store sensitive patient health data using Zoho Forms’ HIPAA-compliant features, with a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) available upon request to meet healthcare data protection needs. = Form Templates = * [Business Forms](https://www.zoho.com/forms/templates/business-forms.html) * [Construction Forms](https://www.zoho.com/forms/templates/construction-forms.html) * [Medical Forms](https://www.zoho.com/forms/templates/medical-forms.html) * [HR Forms](https://www.zoho.com/forms/templates/hr-forms.html) * [E-Commerce Forms](https://www.zoho.com/forms/templates/e-commerce-forms.html) * [Education Forms](https://www.zoho.com/forms/templates/education-forms.html) * [Request Forms](https://www.zoho.com/forms/templates/request-forms.html) * [Non-profits Forms](https://www.zoho.com/forms/templates/non-profits-forms.html) * [Personal Forms](https://www.zoho.com/forms/templates/personal-forms.html) * [Lead Generation Forms](https://www.zoho.com/forms/templates/lead-generation-forms.html) * [Halloween Forms](https://www.zoho.com/forms/templates/halloween-forms.html) * [Intake Forms](https://www.zoho.com/forms/templates/intake-forms.html) = Configuring your Wordpress form = Here's a step-by-step guide that will help you configure Zoho Forms for Wordpress. 1. Sign up or log in to your [Zoho Forms](http://forms.zoho.com) account and create a form that suits your requirements. 2. To add your Zoho Form to a WordPress page or post, click the + (Block Inserter) icon in the top left corner of your screen. In the search bar, type Zoho Forms and select the block from the search results. 3. Once the plugin is added, click Access Zoho Forms to select an existing form or choose Embed using permalink to enter the [form’s permalink](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/sharing-forms/articles/sharing-a-form-publicly#Sharing_a_link). 4. After selecting your form, you'll see two embedding options: iFrame or JavaScript. 5. If you choose the iFrame option, you can customize the form container's width and height. 6. If you select the JavaScript option, the form container's width can be set manually, while the height will automatically adjust based on the number of form fields. 7. In the end, you can also add parameters to your form's URL to track form submissions or prefill form fields. [Click here](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/form-settings/prefill/articles/field-alias#What_is_prefilling_form_fields) to learn more about the URL parameters in Zoho Forms. = Embedding forms in Wordpress using Shortcode = Zoho Forms plugins are compatible with both the block editor and the classic editor plugin in WordPress. To embed in third-party editors like Elementor, SeedProd and more, you can make use of shortcode block/widget. 1. To add a shortcode block to your Wordpress page, simply click the + (Block Inserter) icon in the top left corner of your screen. In the search bar ,type Shortcode and select the block from the search results. 2. You can then use the following shortcode format to embed your Zoho Form on your website. = [zohoForms src=
width=100% height=600px urlparams=”” type= autoheight=] = [Click here](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/embedding-forms/embedding-forms-on-website-builders/articles/embedding-forms-on-a-wordpress-website#Embed_using_Short_Code) to learn more about appropriate shortcode formats. Note: You can copy the form permalink from the [Share tab](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/sharing-forms/articles/sharing-a-form-publicly#Sharing_a_link) in your form builder. These setup instructions are for WordPress versions 5.0 and above. [Click here](https://www.zoho.com/forms/help/wordpress-plugin.html#WordPress-4.9.9) to learn more about Zoho Forms plugin for WordPress 4.9.9 & below. == Installation == You can install the Zoho Forms plugin in two ways: = Install from the WordPress plugin installer = 1. In your WordPress site, Navigate to the Plugins tab and then click on Add New Plugin located just below. 2. Search for Zoho Forms in the search bar and then click on Install Now. 3. After installing the plugin, click on the Activate button. You can then find Zoho Forms under the Installed Plugins section. = Download the plugin = 1. You can also download Zoho Forms plugin from the Plugin Homepage. 2. After downloading the plugin into your system, upload it to the folder, "/wp-content/plugins/zohoforms/" and activate the plugin. == Frequently Asked Questions == = 1. Who should use Zoho Forms? = Zoho Forms is perfect for businesses of any kind/size, who needs an easy-to-use tool to collect and manage data efficiently. = 2. What types of forms can I build with Zoho Forms? = With Zoho Forms, you can create: Standard Forms: Ideal for registrations, applications, and [lead generation](https://www.zoho.com/forms/lead-generation-forms.html). Card Forms: [Interactive](https://www.zoho.com/forms/card-forms.html), one-question-at-a-time forms for an engaging user experience. CRM Forms: Directly [sync data](https://www.zoho.com/forms/crm-forms.html) with Zoho CRM, making data flow effortless. You can also choose from a variety of [templates](https://www.zoho.com/forms/templates.html) like contact forms, HR forms, order forms, and more to get started quickly. = 3. Can I collect payment through Zoho Forms? = Yes, Zoho Forms offers over [10 payment gateway](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/payment-options) integrations that allow secure transactions directly through your forms. = 4. Can I send email notifications with Zoho Forms? = Zoho Forms provides an [email notification](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/form-settings/notifications/email-notifications/articles/email-notifications-overview) feature that ensures real-time alerts for each form submission. It also enables you to keep respondents informed with personalized emails, making response management seamless and efficient. = 5. Is my data secure with Zoho Forms? = Yes, your data is secure with Zoho Forms. We prioritize data security, implementing robust measures to safeguard your information. Key security features include compliance with global standards like HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA, along with Spam control, Encrypted fields, and Detailed record auditing to protect against unauthorized access. For a comprehensive overview of our data protection measures, visit our [Secure Forms](https://www.zoho.com/forms/secure-forms.html) page. = 6. How do I embed Zoho Forms while using third party editors like Elementor, Divi builder, SeedProd , etc..? = When embedding your form in a third-party editor, you have the option to utilize a [Shortcode](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/embedding-forms/embedding-forms-on-website-builders/articles/embedding-forms-on-a-wordpress-website#Embed_using_Short_Code) block/widget. Alternatively, you can also embed the form using its [iframe code](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/embedding-forms/embedding-forms-in-webpages/articles/embed-using-iframe) on your page. = 7. Can I add tracking codes to a Zoho Form in my Wordpress page? = Yes, you can add tracking codes to a Zoho Form. Copy the [UTM tracking code](https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/forms/tracking-in-zoho-forms/overview/articles/choose-the-right-tracking#Tracking_with_UTM_Parameters) from the Share tab in Zoho Forms, then paste the code into the footer section of your webpage to enable tracking. = 8. How can I remove the scroll from my embedded form? = If your embedded form contains a scroll, it might be due to an incorrect height setting in the iframe option. Alternatively, using the JavaScript embed option can automatically adjust the height to fit your form. = 9. Why is my Zoho Forms plugin not working or unclickable? = If the Zoho Forms plugin appears unclickable or doesn't work as expected, try disabling the Gutenberg editor and any other add-on plugins. This can often resolve compatibility issues. = 10. How do I customize my form's appearance on the Wordpress page? = To customize the appearance of your form on a WordPress page, go to the Themes tab in your Zoho Forms builder. You can either select from the available themes or create a personalized form design to match your preferences. == Screenshots == 1. Search for Zoho Forms in the plugin search bar and then click on Install Now and Activate the plugin. 2. You can then find Zoho Forms under the Installed Plugins section. 3. Click the + (Block Inserter) icon in the top left corner of your screen. In the search bar, type Zoho Forms and select the block from the search results. 4. Once the block is added, click Access Zoho Forms to log in to Zoho Forms account and choose an existing form. 5. You can also embed your form using the permalink URL without signing in. 6. You can preview your form directly in the WordPress Editor and publish it once the changes are finalized. == Changelog == = 4.0.4 = * Enhanced iframe and JavaScript code of forms with required browser permissions and WCAG attributes. = 4.0.3 = * Minor enhancements and tested with wordpress version 6.7.1 = 4.0.2 = * Bug fixes. = 4.0.1 = * Bug fixes and security updates. = 4.0 = * Supported Japan, Canada and Saudi Arabia data centres for Zoho Forms and bug fixes. = 3.0.2 = * Bug fixes and tested with the latest version of wordpress. = 3.0.1 = * Bug fixes and tested with the latest version. = 3.0 = * Introduced advanced embedding options. = 2.0 = * Introduced Zoho Forms block. = 1.0.4 = * Modified form customization help doc URL. = 1.0.3 = * Issue fix and tested with the latest version. = 1.0.2 = * Issue fix and tested with the latest version. = 1.0.1 = * Browser specific issues got fixed. = 1.0 = * Allows embedding Zoho form to WordPress blog post. == Upgrade Notice == = 4.0.4 = * Enhanced iframe and JavaScript code of forms with required browser permissions and WCAG attributes.