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FormLayer — WordPress Contact Form Plugin

by Softaculous · WordPress.org page · Website

v1.1.1 Tested up to WP 7.1.3

FormLayer has 100,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 178,222 downloads all time. It was downloaded 38,966 times in the last 30 days. The last update was on September 22, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.

FormLayer at a glance

Active installs
100,000+
Total downloads
178,222
Downloads, last 30 days
38,966
30-day growth
–
downloads vs the previous 30 days

Is FormLayer well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Current
tested up to WordPress 7.1.3, the current release is 7.1.3
Languages
4
translated 90%+ on translate.wordpress.org, 208 locales in progress

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)

Download and install history

63,087 downloads over the last 48 days. Snapshots taken daily from WordPress.org.

Downloads per day
FormLayer downloads per day05k10k15k20kSep 5Sep 28Oct 22Downloads per day
Active installs
FormLayer active installs025k50k75k100kSep 5Sep 28Oct 22Active installs
Rating out of 5
FormLayer rating00.30.50.81Sep 5Sep 28Oct 22Rating out of 5
Reviews
FormLayer review count00.30.50.81Sep 5Sep 28Oct 22Reviews

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 #19 by tag, not in search #53 ▼3

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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
1.1.1
Last updated
Sep 22, 2026
First published
May 26, 2026
Requires WordPress
5.0
Tested up to
7.1.3
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 October 22, 2026.

Is FormLayer still maintained?

Yes. The last release was on September 22, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.

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 #53 in the WordPress.org Contact Form Plugins ranking.