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Formit – The Ultimate drag and drop WordPress Form Builder icon
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Formit – The Ultimate drag and drop WordPress Form Builder

Easily design a dynamic WordPress form Builder using Formit, the top drag-and-drop form builder for contact, and more.

Active installs10+10+ tier
Downloads · 30d59▲ +73.5% vs prev. 30d
Rating5/52 reviews
Health score30/100At risk
All-time downloads1.2KSince Jun 2024
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 6.0PHP 7.4+
Downloads · 7d16▲ +60% week over week
Our verdict

Consider an alternative

Formit shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

  • Small user base (10+ active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far
  • No update in 2 years
  • Only tested up to WordPress 6.5 (latest is 7.1)

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

246Jul 4Aug 17Oct 1
Yesterday3
Daily average (1y)1
Peak day8Oct 5, 2025
Last 12 months418

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where Formit stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
contact form >100 8,320 Best contact form plugins →
contact form plugin >100 8,281 Best contact form plugin plugins →
custom form builder >100 3,679 Best custom form builder plugins →
Drag and Drop Forms >100 2,081 Best Drag and Drop Forms plugins →
WordPress Form Builder >100 4,534 Best WordPress Form Builder plugins →

Version adoption

Share of active sites per release.

  • 2.1100.0%

Rating breakdown

★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews

  • 5★100.0%
  • 4★0.00%
  • 3★0.00%
  • 2★0.00%
  • 1★0.00%

About Formit

From the official readme · v2.1.4

Description

FormIt Builder is a powerful and user-friendly WordPress plugin that allows you to create custom forms for your website easily.
With FormIt Builder, designing forms is as simple as drag and drop. You can visualize real-time changes, ensuring the form meets your users’ expectations.
No technical expertise required! All essential features are consolidated on a single, easy-to-navigate page. FormIt Builder allows you to craft your perfect form independently and swiftly.
What’s more, FormIt Builder offers 15+ custom fields and 50+ custom forms to choose from, giving you a plethora of options to create the ideal form for your website! 🎨 It’s like having a form-making superpower at your fingertips. 🚀

Getting Started

After activating the plugin, follow these steps to start creating forms:
1. Go to FormIt Builder in your WordPress dashboard.
2. Click “Add New Form”
4. Configure the form settings and add fields as needed.
5. Save the form and publish it in your desired page or post.

Publish Forms

To publish a form, you can use it by various system. like: Elemntor or Gutenburg. Also you can use it by using the [formit] shortcode.

Here’s a simple example:
[formit id=”8″ title=”Test Form”]

Form Settings

Form Fields Controls
You can define various controls for your form:
* Text Input: Allow users to input text.
* Radio Buttons: Users can select a single option from a list.
* Checkboxes: Users can select multiple options.
* Dropdowns: A dropdown menu for users to choose from.
* Number: A field for numerical input.
* Textarea: A field for longer text input.
* More…

Form Attributes Controls

Customize the form with these attributes:

  • Field Label: Give your form field a meaningful label.
  • Field Name: Unique name for the form field.
  • Field Placeholder: Placeholder text for the form field.
  • Field Class: Apply custom CSS classes to the field.
  • Is Required: Make the field mandatory.
  • More…

CC/BCC Settings

Configure CC and BCC settings for emails:

  • CC: Send a copy of the email to specific addresses.
  • BCC: Send a blind copy of the email to specific addresses.

Mail Templating

Customize the email sent after form submission:

  • Subject: Set the email subject.
  • Body: Define the email body with dynamic tags for form data.

Post-Submit Actions

Define actions after form submission:

  • Redirect: Redirect users to a specific page (internal/external).
  • Display Message: Show a custom message after submission.
  • Execute Custom Script: Run a custom script after successful submission.

View Form Submissions

Easily access and view form submissions:

  • Navigate to the FormIt Builder dashboard in WordPress.
  • Find the form and access the submissions to view user data.

Integrations

As of this version, we do not currently provide any integration options.

Supports

For questions, issues, or feature requests, please open an issue.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to make this plugin even better. If you’re interested in contributing, please check out our GitHub repository.

License

This plugin is released under the GPLv2 or later license.

Credits

Developed by Xirosoft.

Special thanks to the creators of the following plugins for their valuable contributions:

  1. Google Maps

  2. jQuery Form Builder

    • Purpose: A jQuery plugin for drag and drop form creation
    • Service URL 1: https://formbuilder.online/
    • License: https://formbuilder.online/docs/license/
    • Repository: https://github.com/kevinchappell/formBuilder

Installation

To install the FormIt Builder plugin, follow these steps:

  1. Go to your WordPress dashboard.
  2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
  3. Search for FormIt Builder
  4. Click Install Now and then Activate.

Frequently asked questions

Q1 How do I add a new form using FormIt Builder?

Go to FormIt Builder in your WordPress dashboard. Click “Add New Form.” Configure the form settings and add fields as needed. Save the form and embed it in your desired page or post.

Q2: Can I customize the look of the form?

Yes, you can customize the form’s appearance using CSS. FormIt Builder provides options to add custom CSS styles for each form.

Q3: How can I integrate FormIt Builder with third-party services?

FormIt Builder supports integration with various third-party services. You can connect your forms to email marketing platforms like MailChimp or integrate with CRM systems for seamless data collection.

Q4: Is FormIt Builder compatible with Gutenberg?

Yes, FormIt Builder is fully compatible with Gutenberg. You can easily embed forms created with FormIt Builder into Gutenberg blocks using the [form-builder] shortcode.

Changelog

2.1.3

  • Initial release- We just release our wordpress plugin.
  • For more details, see the full changelog.

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

Screenshots

Formit Forms List
Formit Forms List
Drag and drop form Builder
Drag and drop form Builder
Forms Settings Page
Forms Settings Page
System Information
System Information
Form Submissions Data
Form Submissions Data
Single Submissions (Popup View)
Single Submissions (Popup View)
Forms Documentations (Uses Guide)
Forms Documentations (Uses Guide)
Profile Controller
Profile Controller
Dashboard Widget (Form Stats)
Dashboard Widget (Form Stats)

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FAQ

Formit: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026

Is Formit free?

Yes. Formit is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is Formit safe to use in 2026?

Formit shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

How many websites use Formit?

Formit is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,241 times since it launched in June 2024. It was downloaded 59 times in the last 30 days.

Does Formit work with WordPress 7.1?

Formit is officially tested up to WordPress 6.5.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

What PHP version does Formit need?

Formit requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was Formit last updated?

The latest version, 2.1.4, was released on June 14, 2024 (2 years ago).

Who makes Formit?

Formit is developed and maintained by Themeies.

What are the best alternatives to Formit?

The most popular alternatives to Formit are Contact Form 7 (10M+ installs), Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs) and WPForms (5M+ installs).

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