# CompactForm – Drag & Drop Form Builder for Contact Form 7

> CompactForm has 80+ active installs and 625 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 68/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** CompactForm is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 80+ sites and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.

**Build Contact Form 7 forms by dragging and dropping fields. Add layouts, style each field, and set conditions without writing shortcodes.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 80+
- **Total downloads:** 629
- **Downloads (30 days):** 625 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 68/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.1.3
- **Last updated:** Oct 13, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.4+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** RSTheme (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/rstheme2017/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/compactform/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cf7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cf7/) | #65 | 195 |
| [conditional logic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/conditional-logic/) | #10 | 53 |
| [contact form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/contact-form-7/) | >100 | 727 |
| [drag-and-drop](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/drag-and-drop/) | #53 | 152 |
| [form builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/form-builder/) | >100 | 316 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cf7 | >100 | 928 |
| conditional logic | >100 | 1,189 |
| contact form 7 | >100 | 3,740 |
| drag-and-drop | >100 | 4,518 |
| form builder | >100 | 5,013 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Database Addon for Contact Form 7 – CFDB7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-form-cfdb7/) | 600K+ | 5/5 (1,875) | Oct 9, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 2 | [GSheetConnector – CF7 Google Sheets Connector & Save CF7 Entries to Database](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cf7-google-sheets-connector/) | 40K+ | 4.4/5 (129) | Oct 10, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [CF7 to Webhook](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cf7-to-zapier/) | 30K+ | 5/5 (53) | Jun 5, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 4 | [Date Time Picker for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/date-time-picker-for-contact-form-7/) | 20K+ | 3.3/5 (21) | Apr 9, 2026 | 43/100 |
| 5 | [CF7 Mate – AI Form Builder, Styler & Multi-Step Forms for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cf7-styler-for-divi/) | 20K+ | 3.9/5 (46) | Jun 28, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 6 | [Void Contact Form 7 Widget For Elementor Page Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cf7-widget-elementor/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (103) | Aug 18, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Multi Step for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cf7-multi-step/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (76) | Oct 19, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 8 | [Contact Form 7 Shortcode Enabler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-form-7-shortcode-enabler/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (12) | Oct 18, 2024 | 42/100 |
| 9 | [Contact Form 7 – Success Page Redirects](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-form-7-success-page-redirects/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (27) | Nov 28, 2017 | 43/100 |
| 10 | [Contact Form 7 – Repeatable Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cf7-repeatable-fields/) | 6K+ | 4.3/5 (21) | Oct 22, 2024 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is CompactForm free?
Yes. CompactForm is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is CompactForm safe to use in 2026?
CompactForm is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 80+ sites and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use CompactForm?
CompactForm is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 629 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 625 times in the last 30 days.

### Does CompactForm work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested CompactForm up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.4 or newer.

### What PHP version does CompactForm need?
CompactForm requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was CompactForm last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.3, was released on October 13, 2026 (1 week ago).

### Who makes CompactForm?
CompactForm is developed and maintained by RSTheme.

### What are the best alternatives to CompactForm?
The most popular alternatives to CompactForm are Database Addon for Contact… (600K+ installs), GSheetConnector (40K+ installs) and CF7 to Webhook (30K+ installs).


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