# Happyforms – Form Builder for WordPress: Drag & Drop Contact Forms, Surveys, Payments & Multipurpose Forms

> Happyforms has 20K+ active installs, a 4.4/5 rating from 433 reviews and 12.2K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 76/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Happyforms is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 20K+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 3 days ago, and scores 76/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20K+
- **Total downloads:** 2,033,064
- **Downloads (30 days):** 12,234 (+210.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.4/5 from 433 reviews
- **Health score:** 76/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.26.16
- **Last updated:** Sep 23, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Happyforms (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/happyforms/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/happyforms/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [contact form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/contact-form/) | #22 | 705 |
| [custom form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-form/) | #12 | 64 |
| [form builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/form-builder/) | #13 | 287 |
| [forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/forms/) | #20 | 612 |
| [WordPress form plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-form-plugin/) | #3 | 7 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| contact form | >100 | 8,115 |
| custom form | #59 | 10,000 |
| form builder | #46 | 4,485 |
| forms | #86 | 10,000 |
| WordPress form plugin | #34 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.26: 78%
- 1.25: 6.5%
- Other: 15.5%

## 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 | 84/100 |
| 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 (14,377) | 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 (798) | Sep 15, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 5 | [Forminator Forms – Contact Form, Payment Form & Custom Form Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/forminator/) | 600K+ | 4.8/5 (2,131) | Sep 17, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 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 21, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 7 | [SureForms – Contact Form Builder, AI Forms, Payment Form, Survey & Quiz](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sureforms/) | 500K+ | 4.8/5 (93) | Sep 25, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 8 | [SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/so-widgets-bundle/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (134) | Sep 22, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 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 Happyforms free?
Yes. Happyforms is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Happyforms safe to use in 2026?
Happyforms is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 20K+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 3 days ago, and scores 76/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Happyforms?
Happyforms is active on 20K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,033,064 times since it launched in February 2018. It was downloaded 12,234 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Happyforms work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Happyforms up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.

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

### When was Happyforms last updated?
The latest version, 1.26.16, was released on September 23, 2026 (3 days ago).

### Who makes Happyforms?
Happyforms is developed and maintained by Happyforms.

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


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