# Petal Forms

> Petal Forms has <10 active installs and 212 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Petal Forms is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**A free drag-and-drop form builder: unlimited forms, fields and entries, with phone, date, time and file upload fields included.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 213
- **Downloads (30 days):** 212 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Sep 21, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** satbirgandhi (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/satbirgandhi/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/petal-forms/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [contact form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/contact-form/) | >100 | 738 |
| [drag-and-drop](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/drag-and-drop/) | >100 | 147 |
| [file upload](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/file-upload/) | #36 | 63 |
| [form builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/form-builder/) | >100 | 302 |
| [forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/forms/) | >100 | 627 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| contact form | >100 | 8,569 |
| drag-and-drop | >100 | 4,433 |
| file upload | >100 | 10,000 |
| form builder | >100 | 4,785 |
| forms | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-form-7/) | 10M+ | 4/5 (2,181) | Oct 8, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (1,187) | Aug 18, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 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 (14,382) | Oct 6, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 4 | [Fluent Forms – Customizable Contact Forms, Survey, Quiz, & Conversational Form Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fluentform/) | 700K+ | 4.8/5 (804) | 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 (2,136) | Oct 7, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 6 | [Ninja Forms – Contact Form Builder with Calculators, Quizzes, Signatures & AI Form Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ninja-forms/) | 500K+ | 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 (95) | Sep 25, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 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 | 77/100 |
| 10 | [FormLayer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/formlayer/) | 100K+ | — | Sep 22, 2026 | 75/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Petal Forms safe to use in 2026?
Petal Forms is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Petal Forms?
Petal Forms is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 213 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 212 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Petal Forms work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Petal Forms up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.8 or newer.

### What PHP version does Petal Forms need?
Petal Forms requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Petal Forms last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on September 21, 2026 (3 weeks ago).

### Who makes Petal Forms?
Petal Forms is developed and maintained by satbirgandhi.

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


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