# HTML Forms – Simple WordPress Forms Plugin

> HTML Forms has 10K+ active installs, a 4.9/5 rating from 57 reviews and 11K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 94/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — HTML Forms is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 4 days ago, and scores 94/100 on our health check.

**A simpler, faster, and smarter WordPress forms plugin.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10K+
- **Total downloads:** 282,926
- **Downloads (30 days):** 10,996 (+48.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 57 reviews
- **Health score:** 94/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 1.7.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 22, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 5.3+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Link Software LLC (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/linksoftware/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/html-forms/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [contact form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/contact-form/) | #32 | 705 |
| [email form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email-form/) | #2 | 20 |
| [form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/form/) | #18 | 538 |
| [html form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html-form/) | #1 | 1 |
| [upload form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/upload-form/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| contact form | >100 | 8,115 |
| email form | #39 | 9,023 |
| form | #48 | 10,000 |
| html form | #3 | 5,009 |
| upload form | #19 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.6: 38.5%
- 1.7: 23.9%
- 1.3: 16.8%
- 1.5: 13.8%
- 1.4: 7.1%

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

### Is HTML Forms safe to use in 2026?
Yes — HTML Forms is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 4 days ago, and scores 94/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use HTML Forms?
HTML Forms is active on 10K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 282,926 times since it launched in October 2017. It was downloaded 10,996 times in the last 30 days.

### Does HTML Forms work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested HTML Forms up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.6 or newer.

### What PHP version does HTML Forms need?
HTML Forms requires PHP 5.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was HTML Forms last updated?
The latest version, 1.7.1, was released on September 22, 2026 (4 days ago).

### Who makes HTML Forms?
HTML Forms is developed and maintained by Link Software LLC.

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


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