NR Brief Builder
Smart client brief builder for freelancers and agencies. Drop a multi-step brief form anywhere with one shortcode.
Use with caution
NR Brief Builder works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where NR Brief Builder stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| agency | >100 |
| Brief | #36 |
| client onboarding | >100 |
| form | >100 |
| freelance | #60 |
About NR Brief Builder
From the official readme · v1.0.3Description
NR Brief Builder turns the classic “contact me” form into a guided, multi-step client brief. Visitors pick their project type, answer a handful of chip-based questions, and get a live recap before sending — you get a clean, structured brief in your inbox and in your WordPress dashboard.
Free version features
[nr_brief]shortcode, usable in any page, post or widget- Up to 5 configurable question steps + a fixed final contact/recap step
- Chips (single or multiple choice) and free-text fields
- Dynamic recap panel built as the visitor answers
- Structured notification email to you, automatic confirmation email to the prospect
- 3 ready-made templates: Web, Graphisme, Coaching
- Native WordPress security: nonces, sanitization, output escaping
- Zero external dependencies — vanilla CSS/JS only
Usage
[nr_brief template="web"]
Available templates: web, graphisme, coaching.
Premium (roadmap)
Unlimited steps, submission pipeline (New/In progress/Quoted/Won/Lost), PDF export, automatic budget scoring, follow-up reminders, custom branding, CSV export, WPML/Polylang, webhooks (Zapier, Make, CRM).
Third Party Services / Privacy Policy
NR Brief Builder uses the Freemius SDK to manage installations and (in a future version) license checks for the optional Pro upgrade.
On activation, Freemius shows a one-time opt-in screen asking whether you want to share some basic, non-sensitive usage and installation data (e.g. your site’s URL, WordPress and PHP versions, and this plugin’s version) to help us improve compatibility and support, and to receive relevant update notifications. This is opt-in, not automatic: nothing is sent unless you click “Allow & Continue,” and clicking “Skip” declines it — the plugin works exactly the same either way.
No personal data — such as the content of your clients’ brief submissions — is ever sent to Freemius. That data stays in your own WordPress database, as described above.
Freemius’s full privacy policy is available at https://freemius.com/privacy/.
Installation
- Upload the
nr-brief-builderfolder to/wp-content/plugins/, or install the zip via Plugins → Add New. - Activate the plugin.
- Add
[nr_brief]to any page, or[nr_brief template="graphisme"]/[nr_brief template="coaching"]for another preset. - Set your notification email under NR Brief Builder → Settings.
Frequently asked questions
Where do submissions go?
Every submission is stored privately under NR Brief Builder → Submissions in wp-admin, and two emails are sent: a structured notification to you, and an automatic confirmation to the prospect.
Can I use it more than once on the same page?
Yes, each [nr_brief] instance is independent.
Does it work with any theme?
Yes. The form ships with its own self-contained styling and does not depend on the active theme beyond typography.
Changelog
Fixes a fatal-error crash that could happen right after activating a Pro license before the Premium files are installed. Recommended for everyone on 1.0.2.
1.0.3
- Fixed: a site could crash with a fatal error if a Pro license was already active but the Pro files weren’t installed yet (e.g. right after upgrading, before the Premium package is in place). The plugin now degrades cleanly to the free experience in that case instead of crashing.
1.0.2
- Fixed: template dropdown text became unreadable on hover/focus in Settings (both the shortcode generator and the default template field).
- Uninstall cleanup now runs through Freemius’s own uninstall hook instead of a plugin-root uninstall.php file.
- Added the licensing infrastructure and extension points used by the upcoming Pro upgrade — no visible change for existing installs.
1.0.1
- Added Freemius SDK integration for future Pro upgrade support.
1.0.0
- Initial release: shortcode, 3 templates, stepper form, email notifications, basic admin dashboard.
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FAQ
NR Brief Builder: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is NR Brief Builder free?
Yes. NR Brief Builder is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is NR Brief Builder safe to use in 2026?
NR Brief Builder works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use NR Brief Builder?
NR Brief Builder is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 222 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 89 times in the last 30 days.
Does NR Brief Builder work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested NR Brief Builder up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.
What PHP version does NR Brief Builder need?
NR Brief Builder requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was NR Brief Builder last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on August 30, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes NR Brief Builder?
NR Brief Builder is developed and maintained by nicognito23.
What are the best alternatives to NR Brief Builder?
The most popular alternatives to NR Brief Builder are Automattic For Agencies Cli… (20K+ installs), Essential Real Estate (7K+ installs) and ERE Colors (1K+ installs).
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