# Freshworks Forms

> Freshworks Forms has 10+ active installs and 62 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Freshworks Forms shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**The best WordPress contact form plugin. Drag & Drop online form builder that helps you create beautiful contact forms with just a few clicks.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,772
- **Downloads (30 days):** 62 (+121.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** May 5, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.8.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8.1+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** joekurian (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/joekurian/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/freshworks-forms/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [contact form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/contact-form/) | >100 | 722 |
| [contact form plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/contact-form-plugin/) | #16 | 25 |
| [custom form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-form/) | #51 | 64 |
| [form builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/form-builder/) | >100 | 295 |
| [short code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/short-code/) | #13 | 19 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| contact form | >100 | 8,320 |
| contact form plugin | >100 | 8,281 |
| custom form | >100 | 10,000 |
| form builder | >100 | 4,610 |
| short code | >100 | 5,045 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-form-7/) | 10M+ | 4/5 (2,179) | Aug 17, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 2 | [Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (1,187) | Aug 18, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [WPForms – AI Form Builder for WordPress – Contact Forms, Payment Forms, Survey Form, Quiz & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpforms-lite/) | 5M+ | 4.8/5 (14,380) | Sep 23, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 4 | [Fluent Forms – Customizable Contact Forms, Survey, Quiz, & Conversational Form Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fluentform/) | 700K+ | 4.8/5 (801) | Sep 30, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 5 | [Forminator Forms – Contact Form, Payment Form & Custom Form Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/forminator/) | 600K+ | 4.8/5 (2,134) | Sep 17, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 6 | [Ninja Forms – Contact Form Builder with Calculators, Quizzes, Signatures & AI Form Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ninja-forms/) | 600K+ | 4.4/5 (1,395) | Sep 28, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 7 | [SureForms – Contact Form Builder, AI Forms, Payment Form, Survey & Quiz](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sureforms/) | 500K+ | 4.9/5 (94) | Sep 25, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 8 | [SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/so-widgets-bundle/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (134) | Oct 2, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 9 | [Formidable Forms – WordPress Form Builder for Contact Forms, Calculators, Quizzes & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/formidable/) | 300K+ | 4.8/5 (1,384) | Sep 9, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 10 | [FormLayer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/formlayer/) | 100K+ | — | Sep 22, 2026 | 75/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Freshworks Forms safe to use in 2026?
Freshworks Forms shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Freshworks Forms?
Freshworks Forms is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,772 times since it launched in May 2022. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Freshworks Forms work with WordPress 7.1?
Freshworks Forms is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Freshworks Forms need?
Freshworks Forms requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Freshworks Forms last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on May 5, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Freshworks Forms?
Freshworks Forms is developed and maintained by joekurian.

### What are the best alternatives to Freshworks Forms?
The most popular alternatives to Freshworks Forms are Contact Form 7 (10M+ installs), Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs) and WPForms (5M+ installs).


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