=== Gutena Forms – Contact Form, Survey Form, Feedback Form, Booking Form, and Custom Form Builder ===
Contributors:      wpexpertsio
Tags:              contact form, custom form, forms, form builder, WordPress form plugin
Tested up to:      6.9
Stable tag:        1.9.0
License:           GPL-2.0-or-later
License URI:       https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

WordPress form builder to create lightweight contact forms, survey forms, feedback forms, booking forms, etc., right inside the block editor.

== Description ==

= WordPress Contact Form Builder Plugin =

[👑Checkout Premium Version](https://gutenaforms.com/pricing/?utm_source=wp_org&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=free_plugin) |  [💻 Live Demo](https://app.instawp.io/launch?s=demo-gutena-forms&d=v2) |  [Support](https://objectsws.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/239)

[Gutena Forms](https://gutenaforms.com/) is the easiest WordPress form builder for creating responsive, lightweight forms in the WordPress block editor (formerly Gutenberg). It works as a block editor native form plugin that lets you build contact forms, survey forms, feedback forms, booking forms, and any custom form using a dedicated WordPress block.


You can create custom WordPress forms visually inside the block editor using the Gutenberg Form Block with complete control over styling, layout, fields, and form behavior. Gutena Forms loads fast, stays fully responsive on every device, and keeps your website’s performance at its peak.

Use ready-made WordPress form templates, drag and drop fields, and powerful Pro features to build forms that match your brand and help you collect the data you need.


Try the [Live Demo](https://app.instawp.io/launch?t=gutena-forms-demo&d=v2) or [upgrade to Gutena Forms Pro](https://gutenaforms.com/pricing/?utm_source=wp_org&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=free_plugin) to unlock advanced features.

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###⚡Complete Features List (Free \+ Pro)

#### Free Version Includes:

* Easy form creation inside the WordPress block editor

* Lightweight WordPress form plugin

* No jQuery

* Form input fields:

  * **Text**: Capture user text with a standard input field.

  * **Number**: Collect numeric data with a number input field.

  * **Range**: Let users select values with a range slider field.

  * **Text Area**: Gather long responses with a multi-line text area.

  * **Email**: Validate and capture user email addresses.

  * **Dropdown**: Offer selectable options with a dropdown field.

  * **Radio**: Allow single-choice selections with radio buttons.

  * **Checkbox**: Enable multi-select choices with checkboxes.

  * **Opt-in Checkbox (Privacy and Terms)**: Add GDPR-ready consent fields for policies.

* Responsive WordPress forms

* Form Field Validation

* WordPress form block

* Weekly form report lite

* Pre-built WordPress form templates

* **Google reCAPTCHA integration**

* **Cloudflare Turnstile integration**

* **Honeypot spam protection**

* Custom confirmation messages

* Full control over layout and styling

* Add unlimited core blocks inside forms

* Drag-and-drop WordPress form builder

* User-friendly interface

* Email Notifications

* Custom Redirection

* Custom Error Messages

* MCP (Model Context Protocol) Integration — **NEW**

####✨Pro Version Unlocks (everything in Free, plus):

Gutena Forms Pro gives you everything you need to manage advanced form workflows:

* All advanced form input fields, such as:

  * **File Upload**: Let users upload files and documents easily.

  * **Date**: Capture dates with a user-friendly date picker.

  * **Time**: Record time selections with a time picker field.

  * **Rating**: Collect user ratings with a star rating field.

  * **Phone**: Gather phone numbers with proper field validation.

  * **Country and State**: Capture location details with country and state selectors.

  * **URL**: Collect website links with a URL input field.

  * **Hidden Field**: Store extra form data with hidden fields.

  * **Password Field**: Securely collect passwords with a masked input field.

* Database entries

* Entry management dashboard

* Weekly form report pro

* Advanced entries filter

* Tags management

* Status management

* Entry notes

* User access control

* Premium Integrations:

  * **Brevo**
  * **Mailchimp**
  * **Active Campaign**

* Priority support

Gutena Forms Pro is ideal for users who need a complete WordPress form builder Pro solution.


###⚡Why Choose Gutena Forms to Build WordPress Forms

Over 20,000 WordPress site owners use Gutena Forms to build stunning contact forms. Here are some of the top reasons why they love the plugin.

✅ **Reason 1: No jQuery Used**

Gutena Forms creates WordPress forms without jQuery, which improves load speed and performance. The plugin uses clean JavaScript so your website stays fast and lightweight.

✅ **Reason 2: Build Forms Inside the WordPress Block Editor**

Create forms directly inside the WordPress form block without leaving the editor. Add core blocks, adjust layout, and customize every detail with full styling and spacing controls.

✅ **Reason 3: Pre-built Templates for Faster Form Building**

Start with pre-built templates for your contact, enquiry, booking, and appointment forms. Select any template and customize it instantly. These templates help you build forms faster with the Gutenberg block form builder.

✅ **Reason 4: Fully Responsive and Mobile Friendly**

Gutena Forms produces mobile-friendly WordPress forms that look great on any screen size. Every field adapts automatically to laptops, mobiles, and tablets.

✅ **Reason 5: Wide Range of Input Fields**

Add all essential and advanced input fields to your forms:

* Text

* Number

* Email

* Phone

* Date

* Time

* URL

* Dropdown

* Range

* TextArea

* Checkbox

* Radio

* Date and Time

* Rating

* Password field

* Hidden field

* Country and State selector

* File upload field

* Opt-in Checkbox \- Privacy policy, Terms

This flexibility makes Gutena Forms ideal for contact forms, surveys, booking, event registrations, lead generation, feedback, and more.

✅ **Reason 6: Form Entries Database and Entry Notes**

Access all your submission data inside the WordPress dashboard with a built-in form entry database. Gutena Forms securely stores every entry and lets you add internal Entry Notes to track follow-ups, customer details, or workflow updates, so you never need to hunt through emails again.

✅ **Reason 7: Honeypot, Google reCAPTCHA, and Cloudflare Turnstile Integrations**

Stop spam and fraudulent submissions with built-in support for Honeypot, Cloudflare Turnstile, and Google reCAPTCHA v2 and v3. This makes Gutena Forms a reliable WordPress plugin for spam protection.

✅ **Reason 8: Global Form Settings for Faster Workflow**

Configure spam protection, validation messages, and integrations once and apply them to all forms automatically. Global Settings eliminate repetitive configuration across multiple forms while maintaining full per-form customization when needed. Save hours of setup time and ensure consistency across your entire website.

✅ **Reason 9: Custom Confirmation and Validation Messages**

Show a custom success message or redirect the user to a specific URL/thank-you page after submission. Also, set helpful confirmation text for every field to improve the user experience and reduce form abandonment. Manage validation messages globally to ensure consistent, branded error feedback across all your forms without repetitive configuration.

✅ **Reason 10: Email Notifications**

Gutena Forms includes powerful admin email notifications that instantly alert you when a new form entry arrives, helping you respond faster and never miss important submissions. You can customize the sender name, email subject, reply-to address, and choose specific form fields for personalized and accurate notification delivery.

✅ **Reason 11: Tags, Status, and Use Access Management**

Organize, filter, and control your form submissions with precision. You can categorize entries with tags, assign custom statuses for better workflow management, and set user permissions to keep your form data secure and accessible only to authorized team members.

✅ **Reason 12: Connect Any AI Client with Gutena Forms via MCP**

You can securely connect your forms to AI tools like Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT, and other MCP-compatible clients via the Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server. This integration allows your AI assistants to read WordPress form lists, submissions, and entry details. Perfect for automating reports, analyzing submissions, or building AI-powered workflows without leaving WordPress.



###⚡Real World Use Cases of Gutena Forms

Use Gutena Forms for any form-building need, including:

* [Contact Form](https://gutenaforms.com/forms-block#contact-form)

* [Surveys and feedback forms]((https://gutenaforms.com/forms-block#contact-form))

* [Lead generation forms](https://gutenaforms.com/forms-block#appointment-form)

* [Event registration forms](https://gutenaforms.com/forms-block#appointment-form)

* [Custom enquiry form](https://gutenaforms.com/forms-block#enquiry-form)

* [Online booking forms](https://gutenaforms.com/forms-block#booking-form)

* [Customer enquiry forms](https://gutenaforms.com/forms-block#enquiry-form)

* [Job application forms](https://gutenaforms.com/forms-block#enquiry-form)

Gutena Forms works perfectly as a WordPress contact form plugin, WordPress booking form plugin, WordPress enquiry form plugin, and more.


###⚡Other Blocks From Gutena (Fully Compatible)

If you enjoy using Gutena Forms, explore our collection of Gutenberg block plugins designed to enhance your WordPress editing experience:

* [**Gutena Newsletter**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/newsletter-block-by-gutena/): Add a customizable newsletter subscription block to the Gutenberg editor to grow your email list.

* [**Gutena Accordion**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gutena-accordion/): Insert responsive accordion blocks for FAQs, content toggles, and structured sections.

* [**Gutena Video Lightbox**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gutena-lightbox/): Add eye-catching video popups with a clean lightbox layout inside the block editor.

* [**Gutena Tabs**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gutena-tabs/): Create organized, mobile-friendly tabbed content layouts with flexible style controls.

* [**Gutena PhotoFeed**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/photofeed-block-by-gutena/): Display Instagram photos in a single feed or multiple feeds with easy setup.

* [**Gutena Recent Post Tag**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/post-featured-tag-block-by-gutena/): Highlight new or featured posts with an automated tag based on publish date.


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* [**Password Protected**](https://passwordprotectedwp.com) – Secure your WordPress site, posts, pages, and categories with simple password protection.

* [**myCred**](https://mycred.me) – Add gamification, rewards, ranks, and points management systems to your WordPress website.

* [**WP EasyPay**](https://wpeasypay.com) – Accept Square payments and donations easily on your WordPress site.

* [**WC Shop Sync**](https://wcshopsync.com) – Add Square payments and Sync WooCommerce products, customers, and orders with your Square POS.

* [**Bookify**](https://wpbookify.com) – Your go-to online bookings and appointment scheduling plugin for WordPress.

* [**CF7 Apps**](https://cf7apps.com) – It allows you to add honeypot, hCaptcha, and Database entries to the Contact form. Our team is constantly adding new Contact Form 7 extensions.

* [**All In One Login**](https://aiologin.com) – Secure your WordPress login page, change the wp-login.php url, and add Google, Facebook, Microsoft, LINE, and other social logins to your WordPress site.

* [**New User Approve**](https://newuserapprove.com) – Control user registrations by manually approving or denying new signups.

* [**WP Experts WooCommerce Store**](https://wpexperts.io/store) – Explore premium WooCommerce plugins and solutions by WPExperts.


### Our Brand Guidelines

Gutena Forms is the official product name. Please use the following format when mentioning Gutena Forms anywhere:

- Gutena Forms [correct]
- GutenaForms [incorrect]
- gutena forms [incorrect]
- Gutena forms [incorrect]
- gutena-forms [incorrect]
- Gutena Form [incorrect]
- GUTENA FORMS [incorrect]


== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What is Gutena Forms? =

Gutena Forms is a lightweight WordPress form builder plugin that lets you create custom contact forms, survey forms, booking forms, and feedback forms inside the Gutenberg block editor.

= Does Gutena Forms work inside the Gutenberg block editor? =

Yes, Gutena Forms works natively in the WordPress block editor and lets you build and customize forms directly in Gutenberg.

= Can I create responsive and mobile-friendly forms with Gutena Forms? =

With Gutena Forms, you can easily create fully responsive WordPress forms that look great on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.

= Does Gutena Forms support Google reCAPTCHA or Cloudflare Turnstile? =

Absolutely, Gutena Forms includes built-in Google reCAPTCHA v2 and v3, along with Cloudflare Turnstile to block spam and protect your forms.

= Does Gutena Forms store form entries in the WordPress database? =

Yes, Gutena Forms Pro stores all form entries in a secure database inside your WordPress dashboard so you can access submissions anytime.

= Can I add Entry Notes to form submissions? =

In the Pro version, you can add Entry Notes to any submission to track customer details, follow-ups, and internal updates.

= Does Gutena Forms allow file uploads? =

Yes, Gutena Forms Pro includes a File Upload field that allows users to upload documents, images, or other files through your forms.

= Can I get email notifications after each form submission? =

Gutena Forms sends instant email notifications to the admin and lets you customize the sender details, subject, and reply-to fields.

= Are there any pre-built form templates? =

Yes, the plugin provides ready-made WordPress form templates that help you create contact forms, enquiry forms, and survey forms in minutes.

= Can I filter and manage my form entries? =

Yes, Gutena Forms Pro includes advanced entry filters, tags, and status management so you can organize submissions efficiently.

= Will Gutena Forms slow down my website? =

No, Gutena Forms is a lightweight WordPress form plugin that does not use jQuery and keeps your website fast and optimized.

= Can I customize the style and layout of my forms? =

Gutena Forms gives you full control over padding, colors, spacing, typography, field widths, and overall form layout inside Gutenberg.

= Which AI tools can connect to Gutena Forms via MCP? =

Gutena Forms MCP Server works with any MCP-compatible AI client, including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor IDE, and other tools that support the Model Context Protocol. Just copy the provided JSON configuration, add your WordPress credentials, and start asking your AI assistant about your form data.

= Is my form data secure when using MCP integration? =

Yes. Gutena Forms MCP provides read-only access to forms and submissions. Authentication uses WordPress Application Passwords (no separate API keys), and access is restricted to administrators with the manage_options permission. Your data never leaves your WordPress site. AI tools query it securely through your MCP endpoint.

= Can I configure spam protection for all forms at once? =

Yes! You can enable and configure spam protection (Honeypot, Google reCAPTCHA, or Cloudflare Turnstile) globally from the Gutena Forms Settings panel. These settings automatically apply to all forms. You can still override them for individual forms inside the block editor if needed.

= Can I customize settings for individual forms if I use Global Settings? =

Absolutely! Global Settings provide defaults for all forms, but you retain full control. Open any form in the block editor and customize spam protection, validation messages, or integrations for that specific form. Global settings handle the routine work; you handle the exceptions.

= Where do I report security bugs found in this plugin? =

Please report security bugs found in the source code of the undefined plugin through the [Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program](https://patchstack.com/database/vdp/5b168d8d-e789-4f27-bdd4-fafaef54c1b9). The Patchstack team will assist you with verification, CVE assignment, and notify the developers of this plugin.


== Screenshots ==

1. Dedicated Gutenberg Form Block for Gutena Forms
2. Pre-built contact form templates
3. Dedicated block for every form field
4. Change your contact form colors
5. Input field settings (e.g., label gap, border, width, border radius, etc.)
6. Add Success and Error Messages
7. Set up admin email notifications
8. See all your contact forms in one place
9. View contact form entries and submission database
10. Use existing forms on multiple pages
11. Connect AI clients to MCP for secure access to your form and entry data.


== Changelog ==

= 1.9.0 – May 22, 2026 =
* New - Added global and form-specific settings for default validation messages
* New - Added default/global and form-specific settings for spam protection features
* Updated - Tested with WordPress version 7.0

= 1.8.0 - Apr 22, 2026 =
* New – MCP settings to provide access of forms and submissions data to AI-clients

= 1.7.1 - Apr 9, 2026 =
* Improvement - Minor UI enhancements.
* FIX - Resolved CAPTCHA rendering issue.

= 1.7.0 - Mar 25, 2026 =
* New - Added honeypot anti-spam protection for individual forms.
* Improvement - Enhanced Entries and Forms table UI.
* Improvement - Enhanced Form Settings UI.

= 1.6.1 - Feb 17, 2026 =
* FIX - Patched Security vulnerability reported by WordFence team.

= 1.6.0 - Jan 21, 2026 =
* NEW - Introducing Existing Forms for re-usability.

= 1.5.1 - Dec 31, 2025 =
* Improved user experience.

= 1.5.0 - Dec 29, 2025 =
* NEW - Individual form fields block.

= 1.4.3 - Dec 15, 2025 =
* FIX - Removed "Existing Forms" block.
* FIX - Improved external redirections.

= 1.4.2 - Dec 04, 2025 =
* FIX - Block was throwing error.

= 1.4.1 - Dec 04, 2025 =
* FIX - Removed existing forms block.

= 1.4.0 - Dec 03, 2025 =
* NEW - Weekly Form Entries email summary to admin.
* NEW - Improved welcome page with enhanced onboarding experience.
* NEW - Added Post Type support in Gutena Forms.

= 1.3.1 - Oct 13, 2025 =
* FIX - URLs Correction

= 1.3.0 - Oct 13, 2025 =
* NEW - Added Cloudflare Turnstile Integration

= 1.2.7 | 05th February 2025 =
* Updated: Improved admin email notification failure message.

= 1.2.6 | 20th January 2025 =
* Updated: Admin email notification

= 1.2.5 | 07th January 2025 =
* Fixed: Form variation placeholders size
* Fixed: Form Settings components width

= 1.2.4 | 03rd September 2024 =
* Fixed: Non FSE theme typography error

= 1.2.3 | 17th April 2024 =
* Fixed: admin email notification off

= 1.2.2 | 11th April 2024 =
* Fixed: Font family settings

= 1.2.1 | 09th April 2024 =
* Added: Try Demo link in readme file

= 1.2.0 | 13th March 2024 =
* Fixed: Email notification HTML_MIME_NO_HTML_TAG
* Fixed: Checkbox field height
* Fixed: Autofill background color
* Fixed: Form submit progress button background default color

= 1.1.9 | 26th December 2023 =
* Added From name setting for email notification
* Added Last name reply to email address setting
* Added gutena_forms_submission action hook

= 1.1.8 | 14th December 2023 =
* Added dynamic messages settings inside editor
* Updated .pot file

= 1.1.7 | 13th December 2023 =
* Added support for unsynced pattern

= 1.1.6 | 22th November 2023 =
* Added Opt-in Checkbox - Privacy policy, Terms field type

= 1.1.5 | 08th November 2023 =
* Added default value settings for text and textarea type input field

= 1.1.4 | 18th September 2023 =
* Fixed form database table key length
* Fixed form entries table column label length
* Updated .pot file

= 1.1.3 | 25th August 2023 =
* Fixed grecaptcha enqueue
* Improved admin notification settings input box UI

= 1.1.2 | 24th August 2023 =
* Fixed textarea field number of rows style
* Fixed form submission for grecaptcha v3 disabled with saved attributes

= 1.1.1 | 9th August 2023 =
* Added admin notice in dashboard and email to view form entries

= 1.1.0 | 28th July 2023 =
* Added gutena_forms_view_field_value filter to filter view of field value
* Added gutena_forms_render_form filter to filter form render content
* Added gutena_forms_render_field filter to filter field render content
* Added gutena_forms_field_value_for_email to filter value for email notification to admin
* Added gutenaforms.field.types filter to add new fields
* Made Field block nameAttr unique and added warning accordingly
* Added warning in case form label is empty
* Moved Field block form type settings at top panel after block styles
* Fixed select input height
* Fixed label color render in editor
* Updated editor FontSizePicker component
* Updated block editor range control component
* Added select parent form block control in toolbar for child field block
* Added admin dashboard
* Added form submission view in admin dashboard
* Lock form field and error message block inside field group template
* Made form field block used by only field group block by hiding it from inserter
* Added Reply To email and name features in form block

= 1.0.9 | 10th February 2023 =
* Made gutena-forms parent from ancestor in all child blocks

= 1.0.8 | 7th February 2023 =
* Added numbers, radio, range slider and checkboxes form fields
* Made gutena-forms ancestor from parent in all child blocks

= 1.0.7 | 27th January 2023 =
* Added Google reCAPTCHA Integration
* Fixed missing form identity issue

= 1.0.6 | 13th January 2023 =
* Fixed input box on focus border color
* Fixed form submission

= 1.0.5 | 3rd January 2023 =
* Fixed default input label and placeholder font-family

= 1.0.4 | 20th December 2022 =
* Updated readme.txt file content
* Updated block icons and screenshots

= 1.0.3 | 7th December 2022 =
* Added font-family supports to input label and placeholder
* Enabled alpha in color attributes
* Fixed label gap
* Fixed input settings slider control width
* Fixed input box-sizing overflow
* Fixed select field

= 1.0.2 | 24th November 2022 =
* Added filter gutena_forms_submit_admin_notification
* Fixed submit button markup
* Fixed form picker preview

= 1.0.1 | 2nd September 2022 =
* Updated banners and icons
* Updated Wordpress Requires at least to 6.0

= 1.0.0 | 30th August 2022 =
* Release
