=== Gutenverse Form - Contact Form Builder, Block Form & Booking Form ===

Contributors: Jegstudio
Tags: form, form builder, contact form, block form, booking form
Requires at least: 5.9
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.0
Stable tag: 2.8.2
License: GPLv3
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Contact form builder for WordPress: create block forms, booking forms, reservation forms, subscribe forms, and custom forms.

== Description ==

Gutenverse Form is a WordPress form plugin, contact form builder, block form plugin, and booking form builder for the native Block Editor. Create contact forms, booking forms, reservation forms, subscribe forms, lead forms, feedback forms, and custom WordPress forms without code.

Built for the WordPress Block Editor and Site Editor, Gutenverse Form lets you design forms visually using form blocks. Add fields, style each input, manage responsive layouts, collect entries, send email notifications, and build forms that match your website design.

Use Gutenverse Form if you want a lightweight form builder that works inside the editor you already use.

= Build Forms In The Block Editor =

Gutenverse Form helps you create:

* Contact forms
* Booking request forms
* Reservation request forms
* Newsletter subscribe forms
* Lead generation forms
* Feedback forms
* Registration inquiry forms
* Survey and question forms
* Custom WordPress forms
* WordPress form plugin layouts
* Block forms for the WordPress editor

= Key Features =

* Contact form builder for the WordPress Block Editor
* Booking form and reservation form builder
* WordPress form plugin workflow inside the Block Editor
* Form blocks for visual form building
* 15+ form blocks and field types
* Responsive form editing for desktop, tablet, and mobile
* Form entries stored in WordPress
* CSV export for form entries
* Admin email notifications
* User email notifications
* reCAPTCHA block for spam protection
* GDPR input block
* Required field validation
* Email, phone, number, date, select, checkbox, radio, and text fields
* Global color and typography controls
* Styling controls for spacing, background, border, notice messages, and input design
* Block management to enable or disable unused blocks
* Lightweight form builder workflow inside WordPress

= Included Form Blocks =

Gutenverse Form includes the blocks needed to build simple and advanced WordPress forms directly in the Block Editor.

Free form blocks:

* Form Builder
* Text Input
* Email Input
* Phone Input
* Number Input
* Date Input
* Textarea
* Select
* Multi Select
* Checkbox
* Radio
* Switch
* Submit Button
* GDPR Input
* reCAPTCHA

Layout and design blocks may also be available depending on your Gutenverse setup, including section, container, column, and wrapper blocks.

= Form Builder Use Cases =

Gutenverse Form can be used as a contact form plugin, custom form builder, block form plugin, and WordPress form builder.

Common use cases include:

* Add a contact form to a business website
* Create a booking request form for services
* Create a reservation request form for restaurants, hotels, or events
* Add a subscribe form to collect email leads
* Build a feedback form for customers
* Collect inquiries from landing pages
* Create responsive forms for block themes
* Build forms inside the WordPress Site Editor

= Design And Responsive Controls =

Design forms visually without leaving the WordPress editor. Gutenverse Form includes controls for labels, placeholders, spacing, borders, backgrounds, colors, typography, validation notices, and responsive breakpoints.

You can style each field so your contact form, booking form, or subscribe form fits the rest of your website.

= Spam Protection And Validation =

Gutenverse Form includes reCAPTCHA support and validation for common field types such as email, phone, number, date, required fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, and select fields.

= Entries And Email Notifications =

Form submissions can be saved as entries in WordPress. You can export entries to CSV and send email notifications to the site admin or the user who submitted the form.

= Pro Features =

Gutenverse Form Pro adds advanced features for more complex forms, including conditional logic, multi-step forms, calculation fields, image radio fields, grouped select fields, payment fields, advanced styling, display conditions, and premium form building features.

Learn more at [Gutenverse Form](https://gutenverse.com/form/).

== Installation ==

= From The WordPress Plugin Dashboard =

1. Go to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard.
2. Search for "Gutenverse Form".
3. Click Install Now.
4. Click Activate.
5. Open the WordPress Block Editor and search for Gutenverse Form blocks.

= Using The Upload Method =

1. Download the Gutenverse Form plugin ZIP file.
2. Go to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard.
3. Click Upload Plugin.
4. Choose the Gutenverse Form ZIP file.
5. Click Install Now.
6. Activate the plugin.

For more help, read the [Gutenverse documentation](https://gutenverse.com/docs/).

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I create booking forms and reservation forms? =

Yes. You can create booking request forms, reservation request forms, appointment inquiry forms, and other custom forms by combining form fields in the Block Editor.

= Can I create subscribe forms? =

Yes. Gutenverse Form can be used to create subscribe forms and lead generation forms. You can collect name, email, phone, and custom field data from visitors.

= Does Gutenverse Form require the Gutenberg plugin? =

No. WordPress 5.9 and newer already include the Block Editor features needed by Gutenverse Form. You do not need to install the separate Gutenberg plugin unless you want to test experimental Gutenberg features.

= Does Gutenverse Form work with the WordPress Site Editor? =

Yes. Gutenverse Form is built for the WordPress Block Editor and can be used with block themes and Site Editor workflows.

= How do I find Gutenverse Form blocks in the editor? =

Open the block inserter in the WordPress editor and search for "Gutenverse", "form", "input", or a specific field such as "email input", "checkbox", or "submit button".

= Can I save and export form entries? =

Yes. Gutenverse Form can save form submissions as entries in WordPress, and entries can be exported to CSV.

= Does Gutenverse Form support spam protection? =

Yes. Gutenverse Form includes a reCAPTCHA block. You can use it to help protect forms from automated spam submissions.

= What should I do if a block shows unexpected or invalid content? =

After some updates, WordPress may show an "Attempt Block Recovery" button for blocks affected by older markup or styling changes. Click that button first. If the issue continues, please open a support ticket.

== Screenshots ==

1. Form Builder - Build forms visually in the WordPress Block Editor.
2. Contact Form Fields - Add text, email, phone, textarea, select, checkbox, radio, and date fields.
3. Responsive Editing - Adjust form layouts for desktop, tablet, and mobile.
4. Field Styling - Customize labels, placeholders, spacing, borders, colors, and typography.
5. Form Entries - Review submitted form entries in WordPress.
6. CSV Export - Export form entries for reporting and follow-up.
7. reCAPTCHA - Add spam protection to your forms.
8. Email Notifications - Send form submission notifications to admins and users.
9. Booking Form - Create booking and reservation request forms.
10. Subscribe Form - Build email subscribe and lead generation forms.
11. Form Settings - Configure submission, validation, and notification behavior.
12. Block Editor Workflow - Build and edit forms directly with WordPress form blocks.

== Use of 3rd-Party Services ==

Gutenverse Form may connect to the following third-party services when you enable related features.

= Google reCAPTCHA =

If you add the reCAPTCHA block and configure reCAPTCHA keys, the plugin sends the reCAPTCHA response token to Google for verification. This is used only to validate the form submission and protect forms from spam.

Service endpoint: https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api/siteverify
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Terms of Service: https://policies.google.com/terms

= Gutenverse.com =

The Gutenverse dashboard may include optional links, template/library access, documentation, support, or newsletter subscription features from gutenverse.com. Newsletter data is sent only when you manually submit your email address.

Website: https://gutenverse.com/
Terms: https://gutenverse.com/terms-and-conditions/

== Changelog ==

= 2.8.2 = 

Bug fixes:
* Fix issue with font slug name

= 2.8.1 = 

New and improved:

* Add icon option for form input.


Bug fixes:

* Fixed image fetch priority remaining high when normal load is set with fetch priority high disabled.
* Fixed font global vulnerability.

= 2.8.0 =

New and improved:
* Add LemonSqueezy payment gateway integration.

= 2.7.1 =

New and improved:
* Add responsive option for background color

Bug fixes:

* Fixed background image preload fetch priority.
* Fixed color option bug with hex input.
* Fixed video background issue.
* Fixed template library only load two layouts initially.

= 2.7.0 =

New and improved:

* Improve premium upgrade UI

= 2.6.3 =

Bug fixes:

* Fixed issue with frontend animation rendering.

= 2.6.2 =

Bug fixes:

* Fixed form entries CSV export issue where only 5 data rows could be exported.

For full changelog history, please visit the Gutenverse Form repository or plugin development log.
