Rate limiting for Contact Form 7
Adds support to limit the number of Contact Form 7 form submissions per ip per period
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Rate limiting for Contact Form 7 shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (500+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Rate limiting for Contact F… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| contact form 7 | >100 |
| flood protection | #11 |
| rate limit | #19 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Rate limiting for Contact Form 7
From the official readme · v1.0.7Description
Prevent bots from spamming your inbox or otherwise inconvenient behaviour by limiting the number of times a form can be submitted from a single IP address.
Simply configure the maximum number of submissions per period and the user will not be able to submit your Contact Form 7 forms anymore.
Installation
- Go to your Dashboard
- Opt-in to Plugins > Add New
- Search for \”Rate limiting for Contact Form 7\”
- Click install and Activate
Frequently asked questions
Why would I need this plugin?
Websites try and prevent bots from spamming form with all sorts of meassures; captcha’s don’t always block these bots and when they come through, your mailbox may get spammed with all sorts or unwanted messages. This plugin will limit the number of messages that come through.
Does this plugin work with other form plugins?
No, we have only built a version that integrates with Contact Form 7, if you need one for another plugin, feel free to contact us, maybe we can work something out.
Changelog
None.
1.0.7
- bugfix
1.0.6
- updated dependencies
1.0.4
- updated dependencies
1.0.3
- code compliance updates
1.0.0
- initial version of the plugin.
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FAQ
Rate limiting for Contact Form 7: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
Is Rate limiting for Contact Form 7 free?
Yes. Rate limiting for Contact Form 7 is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Rate limiting for Contact Form 7 safe to use in 2026?
Rate limiting for Contact Form 7 shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Rate limiting for Contact Form 7?
Rate limiting for Contact Form 7 is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,432 times since it launched in February 2022. It was downloaded 204 times in the last 30 days.
Does Rate limiting for Contact Form 7 work with WordPress 7.1?
Rate limiting for Contact Form 7 is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Rate limiting for Contact Form 7 need?
Rate limiting for Contact Form 7 requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Rate limiting for Contact Form 7 last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.7, was released on February 4, 2025 (2 years ago).
Who makes Rate limiting for Contact Form 7?
Rate limiting for Contact Form 7 is developed and maintained by zazell.
What are the best alternatives to Rate limiting for Contact Form 7?
The most popular alternatives to Rate limiting for Contact Form 7 are Database Addon for Contact… (600K+ installs), Redirection for Contact For… (200K+ installs) and ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Fo… (200K+ installs).
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