Description
This plugin integrates Contact Form 7 with WhatsApp and Telegram, enabling instant message alerts every time a form is submitted.
Features:
- Send form submissions to WhatsApp via the Cloud API
- Send form submissions to Telegram via bot
- Supports global or form-specific recipient settings
- Customize message format using form field data
- Admin settings panel for configuration
External Services
This plugin connects to external APIs in order to send form submission notifications via WhatsApp and Telegram.
WhatsApp Cloud API (Meta/Facebook)
Used to send form submissions to WhatsApp recipients.
– Service URL: https://graph.facebook.com
– What is sent: The recipient’s phone number ID, access token, and message content derived from the submitted form fields.
– When: Each time a Contact Form 7 form is submitted.
– Terms of Service: https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms
– Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy
Telegram Bot API
Used to send form submissions to a Telegram chat via bot.
– Service URL: https://api.telegram.org
– What is sent: The bot token, chat ID, and message content derived from the submitted form fields.
– When: Each time a Contact Form 7 form is submitted.
– Terms of Service: https://core.telegram.org/terms
– Privacy Policy: https://telegram.org/privacy
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.
Screenshots
Settings page for WhatsApp and Telegram credentials
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/cf7-to-whatsapp-telegramdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‹Plugins› screen in WordPress.
- Navigate to
Settings > CF7 WP/Telegramto configure your WhatsApp and Telegram credentials.
FAQ
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Do I need a WhatsApp Business Account?
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Yes, WhatsApp messaging uses the Cloud API which requires a Meta (Facebook) Business Account.
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How do I find my Telegram Bot Token?
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Use the @BotFather bot in Telegram to create a bot and receive the token.
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Contributors & Developers
“Chat Notifications for Telegram with CF7” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release with basic WhatsApp and Telegram integration