Contact Dialog
This plugin allows you to display a form when users click on links inside of elements with a class you specify. The plugin uses a custom version of jQuery UI on the front end, and does not address situations where…
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Contact Dialog shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.1 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Contact Dialog stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| ajax | >100 |
| contact form | >100 |
| javascript | >100 |
| jquery ui | >100 |
| recaptcha | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Contact Dialog
From the official readme · v0.5Description
This plugin allows you to display a form when users click on links inside of elements with a class you specify. The plugin uses a custom version of jQuery UI on the front end, and does not address situations where Javascript is turned off. It does provide a simple, attractive contact form inside of a modal dialog box.
If you find this plugin useful, please rate it and/or make a donation.
Internationalization (i18n)
This plugin has been translated into the languages listed below:
- fr_FR – French. Thank you to Frederick Marcoux for contributing!
If you’re interested in doing a translation into your language, please let me know.
Installation
- Upload the contact-dialog folder to /wp-content/plugins/.
- Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
- Specify your email address on the Contact Dialog options page.
- Specify a class to attach the Contact Dialog to. The Contact Dialog will open when elements of the class are clicked or when anchors within elements of the class are clicked.
- Please rate the plugin and/or make a donation.
Changelog
Adds newer version of the jQuery validation plugin to address compatibility issues.
0.5
*Updated version of jQuery Validation plugin for compatibility with current WP version of jQuery.
0.4.6
- Updated Javascript to remove error when trying to close Recaptcha in IE.
0.4.5
- Minified dialog box Javascript.
0.4.4
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Fixed bug preventing the display of the Recaptcha in IE. Thank you to welshylad for pointing this out.
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Fixed bug that was preventing proper submission on subdirectory installs of WordPress. Thank you to jeptech for finding this.
0.4.2
- Added additional French translation on admin side.
0.4
- Major bugfix. The plugin was sending emails to the sender rather than to the recipient specified in the admin. That must be annoying! Thanks very much to a user who shall remain anonymous for pointing out this issue.
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FAQ
Contact Dialog: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is Contact Dialog free?
Yes. Contact Dialog is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Contact Dialog safe to use in 2026?
Contact Dialog shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Contact Dialog?
Contact Dialog is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,922 times since it launched in January 2011. It was downloaded 87 times in the last 30 days.
Does Contact Dialog work with WordPress 7.1?
Contact Dialog is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Contact Dialog last updated?
The latest version, 0.5, was released on March 28, 2011 (16 years ago).
Who makes Contact Dialog?
Contact Dialog is developed and maintained by jameslafferty.
What are the best alternatives to Contact Dialog?
The most popular alternatives to Contact Dialog are zipaddr-jp (50K+ installs), SearchWP Live Ajax Search (50K+ installs) and WP-Polls (40K+ installs).
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