=== Pluximo Form Blocks - Easy Gutenberg Contact Form Builder ===
Contributors:      pluximo
Tags:              contact-form, form-builder, gutenberg, forms, contact
Tested up to:      7.1
Stable tag:        1.4.0
License:           GPL-2.0-or-later
License URI:       https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Requires at least: 7.1
Requires PHP:      8.4

Create beautiful contact forms directly in the WordPress block editor. Fast, easy, spam-protected, with email alerts and built-in entries.

== Description ==

Create beautiful, reliable contact forms in seconds—right inside the WordPress block editor you already know and love.

No confusing settings. No messy shortcodes to copy and paste. No coding required.

Just add a form block to your page, drop in the fields you need (Name, Email, Message, Dropdowns, Checkboxes), hit Publish, and you're ready to collect inquiries!

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### Why You'll Love Pluximo Form Blocks

* **Visual Drag-and-Drop Building:** Build forms right on the page where your content lives. What you see in the editor is exactly what your visitors see on your site.
* **Never Miss an Inquiry:** Every message sent through your forms is safely stored in a clean, organized inbox right inside your WordPress admin. Plus, get instant email alerts sent straight to your personal or company inbox.
* **Built-in Spam & Bot Protection:** Keep spam out without annoying your real visitors. Includes smart automatic submission protection and one-click Cloudflare Turnstile integration—say goodbye to frustrating puzzle captchas.
* **Ultra-Fast Form Submissions (No Freezing Buttons):** Ever clicked "Submit" on a website and waited forever for the spinner to finish? Traditional form plugins are bloated and slow down your site. Pluximo Form Blocks sends messages in the blink of an eye—up to **2x faster** with zero lag!
* **Blends Seamlessly with Your Theme:** Forms automatically inherit your theme's fonts, colors, and layout for a cohesive, professional look on mobile phones, tablets, and desktop computers.
* **Friendly Visitor Guidance:** Helps visitors fill out your forms correctly with real-time, helpful messages for missing fields or mistyped email addresses.

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### All Essential Fields Included Free

* **Text Input:** Perfect for visitor names, subjects, company names, and single-line answers.
* **Email Field:** Automatically verifies that visitors enter a valid email address so you can always reply.
* **Phone Number & Website URL:** Formatted fields for telephone numbers and website links.
* **Message Box (Textarea):** Multi-line area for customer comments, questions, or project details.
* **Dropdown Menus (Select):** Let visitors pick from a list of services, inquiry types, or departments.
* **Checkboxes:** Allow visitors to select one or multiple options (e.g., newsletter opt-ins or service interests).
* **Radio Buttons:** Easy single-choice selection for yes/no or survey questions.
* **Customizable Submit Button:** Change button text, style, alignment, and colors with a single click.

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### Great For Every Kind of Form

* Simple **Contact Us** forms
* **Customer Inquiry** and quote request forms
* **Service Feedback** and survey forms
* **Lead Generation** and consultation signups
* **Event RSVPs** and appointment requests

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### Why Switch From Old-School Form Plugins?

Traditional form plugins make you leave your page, navigate to a separate dashboard screen, build a form using strange tags, copy an awkward shortcode like `[contact-form-7 id="123"]`, and paste it back into your page.

If you ever want to rearrange fields or change a label, you have to repeat that tedious back-and-forth dance.

**With Pluximo Form Blocks, everything happens where it belongs: directly on your page.** You can reorder fields, change placeholders, tweak colors, and see the live layout immediately.

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== Installation ==

### Installing from WordPress Admin (Easiest)

1. In your WordPress admin dashboard, go to **Plugins** -> **Add New**.
2. Search for **Pluximo Form Blocks**.
3. Click **Install Now**, then click **Activate**.

### Manual Installation via Zip

1. Download the plugin zip file.
2. In your WordPress dashboard, go to **Plugins** -> **Add New** -> **Upload Plugin**.
3. Choose the zip file from your computer and click **Install Now**.
4. Activate the plugin after upload completes.

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### Quick Start Guide (3 Simple Steps)

1. Open any page or post in the WordPress block editor.
2. Click the **+** (Add Block) button and search for **Form Wrapper**.
3. Inside the form wrapper, add the fields you need (e.g., Name, Email, Message, Submit Button), then click **Publish**!

That's it! Your form is live and ready to receive submissions.

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== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need any coding knowledge to use this plugin? =

Not at all! Pluximo Form Blocks is built specifically for creators, small business owners, and non-technical WordPress users. You can design, customize, and publish forms visually without writing a single line of code.

= Where do form submissions go? =

Submissions are saved directly to your site in WordPress admin under **Form Entries**. You will also receive an instant email notification with all the submitted details so you can reply to customers right away.

= What if notification emails don't arrive in my inbox? =

WordPress sends emails using your web host's mail server. If emails are delayed or landing in spam, we recommend installing a free SMTP plugin (such as WP Mail SMTP, FluentSMTP, or Post SMTP) to guarantee reliable delivery to Gmail, Outlook, and company emails.

= How does the spam protection work? =

Pluximo Form Blocks includes smart rate-limiting to stop spammers and automated bots from flooding your forms. For bulletproof spam defense without annoying picture puzzles, you can also enable Cloudflare Turnstile in the plugin settings with your free API keys.

= Will this plugin slow down my site? =

No. Unlike bloated legacy form builders that load dozens of unnecessary scripts on every page, Pluximo Form Blocks is built lightweight and loads only when a form is actually on the page. Your site stays fast and Google PageSpeed friendly.

= Can I customize the colors and fonts? =

Yes! Because it uses native Gutenberg block controls, you can customize colors, spacing, borders, and typography directly in the block settings panel, or let it automatically match your active theme.

= Is it mobile-friendly? =

Yes, every form block is 100% responsive and looks fantastic on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and wide screens.

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== Screenshots ==

1. Build forms visually in the WordPress block editor with intuitive blocks.
2. Beautiful, clean frontend forms that adapt to your theme styling.
3. Convenient Form Entries inbox in your WordPress admin dashboard.
4. Real-time, friendly validation alerts that guide visitors.
5. Email notification settings to easily route messages to your team.
6. Easy spam protection settings with Cloudflare Turnstile support.

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== Changelog ==

= 1.4.0 - 2026-09-07 =
* **Smoother Spam Defense:** Enhanced Cloudflare Turnstile integration with streamlined global settings.
* **Refreshed Admin Dashboard:** Cleaner layout and intuitive icons for your form entries and settings.
* **Under-the-Hood Improvements:** Enhanced reliability, faster form processing, and rock-solid stability.

= 1.3.0 - 2026-07-05 =
* **Formatted Email Alerts:** New, easy-to-read email notification templates for all submitted messages.

= 1.2.0 - 2026-04-05 =
* **Complete Field Selection:** Form wrapper now allows every field block (checkbox, radio, dropdown) smoothly.

= 1.1.0 - 2025-12-26 =
* **New Field Types:** Added Dropdown (Select), Checkbox group, and Radio button choices.
* **Turnstile Spam Protection:** Added one-click Cloudflare Turnstile integration.
* **Instant Email Notifications:** Easily receive submitted form entries directly in your email.

= 1.0.0 - 2025-10-26 =
* Initial release: Simple, visual contact form builder for the WordPress block editor.

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== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.4.0 =
Recommended update: Enjoy smoother spam protection, refreshed dashboard design, and improved stability. Safe to upgrade.

= 1.3.0 =
Adds clean, formatted email notification templates for submitted forms. Safe to upgrade.

= 1.2.0 =
Maintenance update for smoother form editing experience. Safe to upgrade.

= 1.1.0 =
Major feature update adding dropdown, checkbox, and radio fields plus Turnstile spam protection. Safe to upgrade.

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release. Start building professional contact forms directly in Gutenberg.
