Title: Sobi Forms Author: alesas Published: 10. Juni 2026 Last modified: 30. Juli 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/sobi-forms/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3629021) ![](https://ps.w.org/sobi-forms/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3567025) # Sobi Forms By [alesas](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alesas/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/sobi-forms.1.7.1.zip) * [Details](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/sobi-forms/#description) * [Reviews](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/sobi-forms/#reviews) * [Installation](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/sobi-forms/#installation) * [Development](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/sobi-forms/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/sobi-forms/) ## Description Build any WordPress contact form in minutes, without bloated scripts on your public site. Sobi Forms is a lightweight contact form plugin and drag and drop form builder for those who want native SMTP, webhooks, file uploads, spam protection, and a beautiful submissions inbox in one place. **Perfect for:** * Contact forms and lead capture forms * Quote request forms and support forms * Registration forms and newsletter signups * Job application forms and file upload forms (resumes, PDFs, images) Embed with shortcode or Gutenberg block on any page. React loads in the admin builder only — your visitors get a fast, lean front-end. Works with Elementor, Divi, Gutenberg and WooCommerce. Learn more: [sobiforms.com](https://sobiforms.com) — features, FAQ, and the [public roadmap](https://sobiforms.com/roadmap/). ### Why Sobi Forms? * **Lightweight** — ~5 KB CSS + JS on form pages (gzipped); assets load only where a form is rendered * **No bloat** — no jQuery, no front-end React, no Bootstrap on the public site * **Native SMTP** — route notification and confirmation emails through your mail server * **Native webhooks** — POST JSON to Zapier, Make, n8n, or any HTTPS endpoint * **Gmail-style submissions inbox** — read, star, filter, search, spam queue, and Trashed tab; split list + detail layout to manage every contact form submission in one place * **File uploads** — secure private storage; admin-only downloads * **AJAX contact forms** — submit without a full page reload * **GDPR-friendly** — inbox-only delivery, hashed IP, no tracking pixels * **Spam protection** — honeypot, nonces, rate limit, optional Turnstile and Akismet * **Fast admin** — drag and drop form builder (React in admin only) ### File Upload Forms Collect resumes, PDFs, and images on the same form as the rest of your fields — no extra plugin. You pick what to accept; files stay **private on your server** and download only from the admin inbox. ### Drag and Drop Form Builder Canvas on the left, settings on the right — build a form in minutes and **save without a page reload**. Start from **templates** (Contact, Quote, Job, Event, Support). Put fields **side by side** (First name | Last name). Mark each multi-checkbox option** Required** or **Optional** — mandatory terms, optional newsletter. Add **inline links** in paragraphs and consent checkboxes. Pause a form, close it on a date, or stop after N submissions. Text, email, phone, date, file upload, consent checkbox, and more — all in one builder. ### Native SMTP Stop fighting WordPress mail. Route admin notifications and visitor thank-yous through** your SMTP server** — configure once under **Sobi Forms Settings**, test the connection, and retry failed sends from the logs. No third-party form SaaS in the middle. ### Webhooks Connect Sobi Forms to **Zapier, Make, n8n**, or any HTTPS endpoint. Set a webhook URL per form; submissions POST as JSON in the background. Failed deliveries land in the logs with **Retry** — no extra connector plugin. ### Submissions Inbox Manage every lead like email: read/unread, star, search, filter, spam queue, and** Trashed** with restore. Split list + detail, admin notes, and a dashboard widget for unread submissions. See which page a submission came from. **Export to CSV or JSON** when you need a report or backup. ### Embed Anywhere Shortcode or Gutenberg block — one click to **Embed**, paste on any page. Works with Elementor, Divi, WooCommerce, and any builder that supports shortcodes or blocks.** ~5 KB** on pages with a form; **zero weight** everywhere else. ### Security & Privacy Honeypot, nonces, and server-side validation on every submission. Optional Akismet and Cloudflare Turnstile. Rate limiting against abuse. Data stays on **your** server— no tracking pixels, inbox-only mode when you want zero email. ### Privacy Policy Sobi Forms processes data submitted through your forms. Per form you choose how submissions are delivered: * **Email notifications** – when the admin notification action is enabled with valid recipient addresses, field values are sent via `wp_mail()` or SMTP. * **Visitor confirmation** – when **Send user confirmation** is enabled under ** After submit**, the submitter may receive a simple thank-you at the address from the selected email field (no submitted field values in that email). * **Database storage** – when **Save to inbox** is enabled (default for new forms), submissions are saved in custom tables on your site (`wp_sobiforms_submissions`,` wp_sobiforms_forms`). Retention / auto-purge is configured on that action. You can use inbox-only delivery with no email. * **Hashed IP** – when storage is enabled, a one-way SHA-256 hash of the visitor IP is stored with each submission for abuse prevention. Raw IP addresses are not stored. * **Rate limiting** – configurable under **Settings Spam protection** (default 10 submissions per hashed IP per hour; set to 0 to disable). Transients expire automatically. * **Admin notes** – internal notes on submissions are stored in your database and never shown on the front-end or included in emails. * **No tracking** – Sobi Forms does not connect to third-party analytics or advertising when processing form submissions. * **Optional Akismet** – if you enable Akismet spam filtering under **Settings Spam protection** and the Akismet plugin is active, submission content may be sent to Akismet’s service for spam checks. * **Optional Cloudflare Turnstile** – if you enable Turnstile under **Settings Spam protection**, the browser loads Cloudflare’s Turnstile script and may send a verification token to Cloudflare when a form is submitted. * **Optional Webhooks** – if you add **Trigger webhook** under **After submit**, submission data (and file URLs when applicable) are POSTed to the URL you provide. * **No data sent to the plugin author** – form submissions stay on your server and mail server. The **Feedback** settings tab links to the WordPress.org support forum and [sobiforms.com/roadmap](https://sobiforms.com/roadmap/) only if you choose to open them. Site owners are responsible for their privacy policy and lawful basis for collecting visitor data. ### Licenses for Third-Party Resources This plugin bundled resources covered by their own respective licenses: * Lucide Icons – https://lucide.dev License: ISC (https://lucide.dev/license) Copyright ( c) Lucide Contributors ## Screenshots [⌊Form builder — canvas, field settings, and After submit delivery actions (inbox, email, webhook).⌉⌊Form builder — canvas, field settings, and After submit delivery actions (inbox, email, webhook).⌉[ Form builder — canvas, field settings, and **After submit** delivery actions (inbox, email, webhook). [⌊Front-end form — lightweight markup on the page with AJAX feedback after submit.⌉⌊ Front-end form — lightweight markup on the page with AJAX feedback after submit.⌉[ Front-end form — lightweight markup on the page with AJAX feedback after submit. [⌊Submissions inbox — split list and detail, All/Unread/Starred tabs, spam queue, Trashed soft-delete, and admin notes.⌉⌊Submissions inbox — split list and detail, All/Unread/Starred tabs, spam queue, Trashed soft-delete, and admin notes.⌉[ Submissions inbox — split list and detail, All/Unread/Starred tabs, spam queue, Trashed soft-delete, and admin notes. [⌊Settings — SMTP, Webhooks, Exports, and Spam protection in one place (drawer UI).⌉⌊ Settings — SMTP, Webhooks, Exports, and Spam protection in one place (drawer UI) .⌉[ Settings — SMTP, Webhooks, Exports, and Spam protection in one place (drawer UI). ## Installation 1. Upload the `sobi-forms` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` or install `sobi-forms. zip` from **Plugins -> Add New -> Upload**. 2. Activate **Sobi Forms** through the **Plugins** menu. 3. Go to **Sobi Forms -> Forms** and create your first form. 4. Click **Embed** in the form editor to copy the shortcode, or insert the **Sobi Forms Contact** block in the block editor. 5. Paste the shortcode into any page (Gutenberg, Elementor, Divi, widget, etc.). ## FAQ ### How do I create a contact form in WordPress? Install and activate Sobi Forms, then go to **Sobi Forms Forms Add New**. Use the drag and drop form builder to add fields, configure **After submit** actions, and click **Embed** to copy the shortcode or insert the Gutenberg block on any page. ### Can I create a job application form with file upload? Yes. Add text and email fields plus a **file upload** field for resumes or PDFs. Pick allowed file types in the field settings. Submissions with files are saved to the inbox (required for uploads); download attachments from the submissions inbox( admin only). ### Can visitors upload files? Yes. Each form can include one or more **file upload** fields (one file per field). Files are stored privately, validated server-side, and downloaded only by admins from the inbox. ### Does Sobi Forms support SMTP email? Yes. **Sobi Forms Settings SMTP** — enter your host and credentials, test the connection, then enable **Activate SMTP routing**. Notification and visitor confirmation emails use SMTP when routing is on; otherwise Sobi Forms falls back to WordPress` wp_mail()`. Failed sends appear under **Logs** with **Retry**. ### Can I connect Sobi Forms to Zapier? Yes. Add **Trigger webhook** under **After submit** and paste your Zapier catch hook URL (or use Make, n8n, etc.). Submissions are POSTed as JSON in the background. Failed deliveries appear under **Settings Webhooks Logs** with **Retry**. ### Is Sobi Forms GDPR friendly? Sobi Forms is designed for privacy: submissions stay on your server, raw IP addresses are not stored (hashed IP only for rate limiting), there are no tracking pixels, and you can use inbox-only delivery with no email. You are responsible for your site privacy policy and lawful basis for collecting data — see the Privacy Policy section below. ### Does Sobi Forms work with WooCommerce? There is no dedicated WooCommerce integration, but you can embed any form with the shortcode or Gutenberg block on WooCommerce pages, product descriptions, or sidebars that support blocks or shortcodes. ### Can I export form submissions to CSV or JSON? Yes. **Sobi Forms Settings Exports** — pick a form, choose CSV or JSON, optionally filter by inbox view or search. Exports run as background jobs; download securely when ready (files kept 7 days). ### Can I link to my privacy policy in a consent checkbox? Yes. Edit the checkbox label in the builder, select the text, click **Link**, and pick a published WordPress page or paste a URL. Links open in a new tab; clicking the link does not toggle the checkbox. ### Can I require terms acceptance but keep newsletter optional? Yes. Add a **multi-checkbox** field with two or more options. On each row, set ** Required** for terms and **Optional** for newsletter. Visitors must check required options to submit; optional boxes stay unchecked unless they opt in. Works with linked labels (privacy policy URL). ### Do existing forms change checkbox validation automatically? No. Forms saved before 1.7.1 without per-option flags keep the previous rules until you open the form in the builder and save again. Single consent checkboxes behave as before. ### Can I place two fields on the same row? Yes. Drag a field beside another in the builder to create a multi-column row (up to 3 columns). Drag the separator to resize; double-click the separator to equalize column widths. On narrow screens, columns stack vertically. ### Can I recover deleted form submissions? Yes. **Delete** moves submissions to **Trashed** (soft delete). Open the **Trashed** tab in the inbox to restore them or delete permanently. Exports skip trashed rows by default. ### Does Sobi Forms work with Elementor? Yes. Paste `[sobiforms id="3"]` or `[sobiforms slug="your-form"]` into an Elementor Shortcode widget, or use the Gutenberg block in the block editor. Front-end assets load only when the form is rendered. ### Does Sobi Forms slow down my site? On pages **without** a form, Sobi Forms adds **no** front-end CSS or JavaScript. On pages **with** a form, only ~5 KB gzipped combined — no jQuery, no front-end React, no Bootstrap. ### Where is the form builder JavaScript loaded? The admin builder (~39 KB gzipped, plus WordPress-bundled React via `wp-element`) loads **only** on **Sobi Forms Forms Edit**. It never runs on the front-end. ### Can I use Sobi Forms with Divi or other page builders? Yes. Use the shortcode or Gutenberg block anywhere your page builder supports them. ### Is database storage required? No. Choose inbox save, admin notification, webhook, or any combination under **After submit**. New forms default to inbox save plus admin notification. ### Does Sobi Forms include reCAPTCHA? No. Honeypot, WordPress nonces, rate limiting, and optional Cloudflare Turnstile or Akismet — kept lightweight by design. ### Does Sobi Forms work with Akismet? Yes. Enable **Akismet** under **Settings Spam protection** when the Akismet plugin is active. Spam is quarantined in the inbox; visitors still see a normal success message. ### Can I pause a form or close it after a deadline? Yes. Under **Availability**, pause immediately or set a **Schedule close date**. Visitors see your unavailable message instead of the form. ### Can I disable the plugin stylesheet and use my theme styles? Yes. Use the `sobiforms_enqueue_front_assets` filter to disable CSS while keeping AJAX submission. ### Where can I suggest features or see what is planned? Visit [sobiforms.com/roadmap](https://sobiforms.com/roadmap/) or the WordPress.org support forum (**Sobi Forms Resources Feedback**). ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ad0fc3bbfae680706d125aceb997443cad6eb8b9c2e3149c91906102233f0bca? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Sobi Forms is a fantastic plugin—100% free, lightweight, and fully optimized.](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/sobi-forms-is-a-fantastic-plugin-100-free-lightweight-and-fully-optimized/)󠁿 [Cammy Ang](https://profiles.wordpress.org/xinen/) 26. Juni 2026 1 reply Sobi Forms is a fantastic plugin—100% free, lightweight, and fully optimized. It’s easy to set up, runs smoothly, and adds real value without slowing down your site. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable form builder! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/558ea5022a7a7a17b7443eac7e008233802ceea192c7092071147bec14151335? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Simple and efficient](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/simple-and-efficient-447/)󠁿 [Beankylla](https://profiles.wordpress.org/beankylla/) 12. Juni 2026 1 reply Finally a quick, simple and efficient plugin with no bloat no paywall. it just works! [ Read all 2 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/sobi-forms/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Sobi Forms” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ alesas ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alesas/) [Translate “Sobi Forms” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/sobi-forms) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/sobi-forms/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/sobi-forms/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/sobi-forms/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/sobi-forms/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.7.1 * **Per-option required checkboxes** — multi-checkbox fields: each option row has an inline **Required** / **Optional** control (e.g. mandatory terms plus optional newsletter). Single consent checkboxes still use one field-level **Required** toggle. HTML5 and server validation enforce each mandatory option. * **Inbox** — submission detail lists every checkbox option with checked / unchecked state (not only selected labels). * **Form builder sidebar** — WordPress panel layout; compact tertiary buttons for setting values; full-width **Add action**; success, error, and inactive messages in popover textareas with multiline previews. * **Forms list** — **Status** column (Active, Paused, Closed, Limit reached). #### 1.7.0 * **CSV and JSON export** — **Settings Exports**: background export jobs per form. Filter by view (all, unread, read, starred) and search; optional email when ready( your account only). Secure download; files kept 7 days. CSV flat columns with JSON-encoded multi-values; JSON structured records with native types. * **Inline links** — add hyperlinks in Paragraph text, consent checkbox labels ( terms & conditions), and multi-checkbox option labels (builder: select text Link). Links open in a new tab; clicking a link does not toggle the checkbox. * **Inline link page picker** — pick a published WordPress page from the link bubble( privacy policy, terms, etc.) or paste an external URL. Page selection auto-applies the permalink. * **Submission trash** — delete moves submissions to **Trashed** (recoverable).** Trashed** inbox tab to restore or delete permanently; exports skip trashed rows. * **Form templates** — five starters (Contact, Quote, Job, Event, Support) from the forms list. New forms start with an empty canvas; use a template for a ready- made field set. * **Multi-column layout** — place up to 3 fields side by side in the builder (e. g. First name | Last name). Drag a field beside another to create a row; drag column separators to resize; double-click a separator to equalize widths. Visitor forms use a responsive grid; columns stack on narrow screens. * **Fixed** — After submit redirect to a WordPress page kept the selected page on save. * **Builder** — consistent **Add field** control in the empty canvas and footer. * **Forms list** — sort by last updated (most recently edited first). * **Submissions inbox** — discreet **Leave a review**, **Get help**, and **Share an idea** links in the empty detail panel (including when no message is selected). #### 1.6.0 * **SMTP** — custom outbound mail under **Sobi Forms Settings SMTP**: host, credentials,** Activate SMTP routing**, test connection/email. Falls back to `wp_mail()` until routing is on. **Logs** tab (30 days) for failed notification and confirmation emails with **Retry**. * **Webhooks** — send ham submissions as JSON to an external URL (async). Set the URL per form under **After submit**; **Settings Webhooks** lists configured forms. **Logs** tab (30 days) for failed deliveries with **Retry**. * **Spam protection** — **Settings Spam protection**: configurable rate limit ( default 10/hour per hashed IP; 0 = off), Akismet toggle (moved from Resources Usage), optional **Cloudflare Turnstile** (invisible mode). * **Settings** — new menu for SMTP, Webhooks, and Spam protection (no separate install step). * **After submit** (builder) — clearer post-submit setup: visitor message or redirect, plus actions (inbox, admin email, confirmation, webhook). Existing forms migrate automatically. * **Onboarding** — redirect to the form builder after activation when no forms exist; dashboard widget CTA to create the first form. * **Date field** — optional min/max in field settings. * **Form builder** — always-visible **Add field** above submit; sidebar and context menu polish; After submit action list styling. * **Submissions inbox** — React app: open messages, filter, and paginate without full page reload; toast feedback for actions; toolbar bulk actions when a message is open; full-row click target. * **Settings** — toast feedback on save (SMTP, Spam protection). * **Fixed** — MariaDB activation error on reserved index name `purge` #### 1.5.1 * **Security** — File upload: removed archive and web-active formats from the allowed picker (zip, rar, gzip, svg, html, xml). #### 1.5.0 * **Form builder** — **Title** and **Paragraph** layout blocks for section headings and instructions (not collected on submit). * **URL parameter prefill** — optional per-field query-string prefill for text, email, phone, link, number, and long text (client-side; cache-friendly). * **Hidden fields** — compact sidebar table to pass invisible data (URL params and/or static defaults); invisible on the front; always submitted; visible in inbox. * **Availability** — close form automatically after a set number of submissions. * **File upload** — one file per field; pick allowed types by category (Application, Image, Text) or individual extensions (default 5 MB cap); secure server validation; files stored privately under `uploads/sobiforms/`; download from the Submissions inbox (admin only). Save to database is required when a form includes a file field. * **Inbox** — see which page a submission came from (frozen page title and pathname in the detail sidebar). Useful when one form is embedded on multiple pages. Query strings (UTM, etc.) are not captured — use hidden fields. Older submissions show“ Not recorded”. * **Performance & reliability** — form loading and submission are more robust on cached sites, with a smoother experience for visitors. * **Admin speed** — builder editing and submissions inbox are noticeably faster on larger forms and busier sites. #### 1.4.3 * **Form builder** — settings sidebar sections collapse and expand correctly again( 1.4.2 kept them visually open in the WordPress admin). #### 1.4.2 * **Form builder** — fix settings (save to inbox, emails, pause, after-submit, etc.) being reset when saving with a collapsed sidebar section. * **Form builder** — new fields are optional by default (not required). #### 1.4.1 * **Submissions inbox** — full-page layout (no card frame); **Spam** view tab after Starred; form filter as a dropdown button with filter icon; search field styling polish; more comfortable list row spacing. * **Submissions inbox** — starred marker uses filled yellow star. * Form builder — settings sidebar toggles fully clickable. #### 1.4.0 * **Dashboard widget** — unread submissions on the WordPress admin home screen. * **Visitor confirmation email** — optional per-form thank-you to submitters (Notifications sidebar). * **Submissions inbox** — split layout (list + detail), resizable columns, pagination, bulk actions, Gmail-style toolbar; **All / Unread / Starred** view tabs; form filter dropdown in the list header; spam via more menu; community links in the empty detail panel. * Form emails use the **site name** as sender instead of «WordPress». #### 1.3.0 * Form builder — redesigned edit screen for more comfort: canvas plus settings sidebar, clearer toggles, and save without a full page reload. * New **Link** field type — collect website or profile URLs with http/https validation. #### 1.2.0 * Form availability — pause or auto-close by date/time (site timezone). * Configurable unavailable message when the form is not accepting submissions. * Akismet spam filtering (global setting, spam queue in Submissions). * Submissions inbox — Spam filter, mark as spam / not spam. * Submissions — auto mark as read on open; Mark all as read. * Form improvements — field min/max (number, text); multiple choice tiles; multi- option checkboxes with inline option editing in the builder. #### 1.1.0 * Custom submit button text per form (editor preview + front-end). * Field settings: show/hide label, textarea resize toggle, max character limit. * Per-form database storage and retention (moved from global settings). * Submissions inbox always available in admin. * Form builder UX polish — context menus, field contrast, layout fixes. * Settings: removed global Privacy & Storage tab; Feedback links to WordPress.org forum and public roadmap. #### 1.0.0 * Initial release. * Multi-form builder with shortcode `[sobiforms slug="…"]` / `[sobiforms id="…"]` and Gutenberg block `sobiforms/contact`. * Field types: text, email, textarea, phone, number, select, radio, checkbox. * Multiple recipient emails, post-submit message or redirect. * Optional DB storage, submissions inbox with notes and filters. * Prefix `sobiforms_` throughout (WordPress.org coding standards). * Conditional front-end assets – load only when a form is rendered. ## Meta * Version **1.7.1** * Last updated **4 Tagen ago** * Active installations **100+** * WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0.2** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/sobi-forms/) * Tags * [contact form](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/contact-form/)[file upload](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/file-upload/) [form builder](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/form-builder/)[forms](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/forms/) * [Advanced View](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/sobi-forms/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 von 5 Sternen. * [ 2 5-Sterne-Rezensionen ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/sobi-forms/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-Sterne-Rezensionen ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/sobi-forms/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-Sterne-Rezensionen ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/sobi-forms/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-Sterne-Rezensionen ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/sobi-forms/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-Sterne-Rezensionen ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/sobi-forms/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/sobi-forms/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/sobi-forms/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ alesas ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alesas/) ## Support Got something to say? 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