Dynamic Input For WPForms
Easily add dynamic text, dynamic hidden fields, and advanced customization to WPForms.
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Dynamic Input For WPForms shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.6 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Dynamic Input For WPForms stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| custom field | >100 |
| dynamic field | >100 |
| dynamic text | >100 |
| hidden fields | >100 |
| WPForms | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Dynamic Input For WPForms
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Dynamic Input For WPForms is an addon that allows users to add dynamic and hidden fields to their WPForms.
This addon provides powerful options for pre-filling fields, passing dynamic data, and customizing input values on the fly.
Ideal for developers and marketers who need to personalize form interactions without manual input.
Features:
– Add hidden fields with dynamic values.
– Pass URL parameters into form fields.
– Auto-populate fields with post data, user data, or other custom values.
– Enhance WPForms functionality with minimal effort.
– Simple and lightweight, with no unnecessary bloat.
Included Shortcodes:
Add Dynamic Text or Dynamic Hidden input field.
Then edit field options > Advanced > Default Value.
Finally, add correct shortcode.
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[dfxa_get_url]
Retrieves a current URL.
Usage:[dfxa_get_url] -
[dfxa_bloginfo]
Retrieves WordPress site information, like site title or description.
Usage:[dfxa_bloginfo key="name"]
Example: Outputs the blog’s name based on the provided key. -
[dfxa_referrer]
Displays the referrer URL (the page the user came from).
Usage:[dfxa_referrer] -
[dfxa_post_var]
For pages that use a WP_POST object, this acts as an alias fordfxa_post_varso those attributes work here as well.
Usage:[dfxa_post_var key="title"]
Example: Get the page title -
[dfxa_post_meta]
Fetches custom post meta for a given post ID.
Usage:[dfxa_post_meta post_id="123" key="custom_field"]
Example: Retrieves the meta value stored undercustom_fieldfor post ID 123. -
[dfxa_GET]
Retrieves GET parameter values directly from the URL.
Usage:[dfxa_GET param="id"]
Example: If the URL ishttps://example.com?id=42, the shortcode will output42.
License
This plugin is open-source and licensed under GPLv2 or later. For more information, visit GPLv2 License.
Installation
- Upload the
dfxa-for-wpformsfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to WPForms -> Add New or edit an existing form.
- Add the new ‘Dynamic Hidden’ Or ‘Dynamic Text’ field or any custom field provided by the addon.
- Save the form and enjoy the extended features.
Frequently asked questions
How do I pass URL parameters to form fields?
Use the URL query parameter as the field’s dynamic value, e.g., ?name=Arshid. The field will automatically populate with “Arshid.”
Does this plugin work with the free version of WPForms?
Yes! This addon works with both the free and pro versions of WPForms.
Can I customize hidden field values dynamically?
Yes. You can use post data, user meta, or custom scripts to pre-fill hidden fields.
Changelog
Initial release — no upgrades necessary at this time.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
- Added support for dynamic and hidden fields.
- Custom field class enhancements.
For developers
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Dynamic Input For WPForms: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is Dynamic Input For WPForms free?
Yes. Dynamic Input For WPForms is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Dynamic Input For WPForms safe to use in 2026?
Dynamic Input For WPForms shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Dynamic Input For WPForms?
Dynamic Input For WPForms is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,352 times since it launched in October 2024. It was downloaded 51 times in the last 30 days.
Does Dynamic Input For WPForms work with WordPress 7.1?
Dynamic Input For WPForms is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Dynamic Input For WPForms need?
Dynamic Input For WPForms requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Dynamic Input For WPForms last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on October 16, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Dynamic Input For WPForms?
Dynamic Input For WPForms is developed and maintained by wpdebuglog.
What are the best alternatives to Dynamic Input For WPForms?
The most popular alternatives to Dynamic Input For WPForms are Smart Custom Fields (50K+ installs), Custom Post Types and Custo… (10K+ installs) and Meta Field Block (10K+ installs).
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