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FormLayer — WordPress Contact Form Plugin

by Softaculous · WordPress.org page · Website

v1.0.9 Tested up to WP 7.1

FormLayer has 100,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 116,215 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 25, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.

FormLayer at a glance

Active installs
100,000+
Total downloads
116,215
Downloads, last 30 days
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available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
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tracking since September 4, 2026

Is FormLayer well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Current
tested up to WordPress 7.1, the current release is 7.1

Features

The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.

  • Intuitive Drag & Drop Builder: Build complex layouts with ease
  • 15+ Standard Fields: Name, Email, Text, Dropdown, Radio, Checkboxes, and more
  • Real-time Preview: See exactly how your form looks on Desktop, Tablet, and Mobile
  • Modern Templates: Start with pre-built templates for common use cases
  • Entry Management: View and manage all submissions directly in your WordPress dashboard
  • Responsive by Default: All forms look great on every device out of the box
  • AJAX Submissions: No page reloads for a smoother user experience
  • Spam Protection: Built-in support for hCaptcha (free), Cloudflare Turnstile and Google reCAPTCHA (Pro)

Where FormLayer ranks on WordPress.org

The rankings we track that FormLayer appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.

Ranking WordPress.org placement Position 30 days
Best Contact Form Plugins #20 by tag, not in search #50 –

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Details

Build fast and powerful contact forms in WordPress with an intuitive drag-and-drop builder packed with smart features.

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Rankings FormLayer competes in

Tags

  • contact form
  • custom form
  • forms
  • forms builder

More from Softaculous

Version
1.0.9
Last updated
Aug 25, 2026
First published
May 26, 2026
Requires WordPress
5.0
Tested up to
7.1
Requires PHP
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Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

FormLayer FAQ

What does FormLayer do?

According to its WordPress.org readme, FormLayer offers Intuitive Drag & Drop Builder: Build complex layouts with ease, 15+ Standard Fields: Name, Email, Text, Dropdown, Radio, Checkboxes, and more, Real-time Preview: See exactly how your form looks on Desktop, Tablet, and Mobile, Modern Templates: Start with pre-built templates for common use cases and Entry Management: View and manage all submissions directly in your WordPress dashboard.

How many active installs does FormLayer have?

WordPress.org reports 100,000+ active installs for FormLayer as of September 7, 2026.

Is FormLayer still maintained?

Yes. The last release was on August 25, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Is FormLayer free?

FormLayer is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.

Where does FormLayer rank among Contact Form Plugins?

FormLayer is #50 in the WordPress.org Contact Form Plugins ranking.