Solar Lead Capture Lite
Multi-step solar lead capture with inline or modal display, WordPress lead storage, and email delivery via wp_mail or your own SMTP server.
Use with caution
Solar Lead Capture Lite works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months 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?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Solar Lead Capture Lite stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| >100 | |
| forms | >100 |
| lead capture | >100 |
| lead generation | >100 |
| solar | #16 |
About Solar Lead Capture Lite
From the official readme · v1.5.5Description
Solar Lead Capture Lite adds a configurable multi-step quote form for solar lead collection.
Features include:
* Inline form shortcode and popup trigger shortcode
* WordPress lead storage under a dedicated admin menu
* Email delivery via wp_mail or generic SMTP (Gmail App Password, GMX, Outlook, Fastmail, iCloud, Brevo, Mailgun, Postmark, Proton Bridge, Zoho, custom — your own credentials; no plugin-vendor relay)
* Optional address lookup and UK postcode validation modes
* Optional calculator widget shortcode
External services
This plugin connects to the following external services:
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Google Places API (New) — used for address autocomplete in the form and calculator when enabled by the site administrator.
Data sent: user-typed address fragments and selected place IDs are sent from the WordPress site server to Google while the visitor searches for an address.
Terms: https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/terms
Privacy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Site administrators must disclose this use in their public terms and privacy policy before enabling Google Places. -
Postcodes.io — used for UK postcode validation when that validation mode is enabled.
Data sent: the postcode the visitor enters, sent from the visitor’s browser to Postcodes.io for validation.
Terms: https://postcodes.io/docs/licences (MIT Licence, OS OpenData licence)
Privacy: https://terms.ideal-postcodes.co.uk/website/privacy.html (operated by Ideal Postcodes Ltd) -
Administrator-configured SMTP server (optional) — used to send lead notifications, reminders, data-request exports, and test messages when SMTP delivery is enabled.
Data sent: message recipients, subjects, bodies (which can contain lead details), and the administrator’s SMTP credentials are transmitted to the SMTP server selected by the administrator when mail is sent or tested.
Provider: the administrator chooses and configures the SMTP provider. The plugin vendor does not operate a mail relay. The selected provider’s own terms and privacy policy apply and must be reviewed before SMTP is enabled.
Installation
- Upload the
solar-lead-capture-litefolder to/wp-content/plugins/or install the zip from Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin. - Activate Solar Lead Capture Lite in WordPress.
- Open Solar leads > Settings and complete the delivery setup.
- Add
[solar_capture_form]or[solar_capture_trigger]to a page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I place the form on a page?
Add the shortcode [solar_capture_form] to any page, post, or shortcode block.
How do I show the form in a popup?
Use [solar_capture_trigger]. You can optionally pass a custom label, for example [solar_capture_trigger label="Get a quote"].
How are leads delivered?
Notifications are sent by email — either standard WordPress mail (wp_mail) or a generic SMTP server you configure with your own credentials.
Where are submissions stored?
Submitted leads are stored inside WordPress under Solar leads.
Does the plugin support address autocomplete?
Yes. You can use free-text mode, Google Places, Postcodes.io validation, or Google Places plus Postcodes.io validation.
Changelog
1.5.5
- Tested against WordPress 7.1.
1.5.4
- Email delivery via wp_mail or a generic SMTP server you control.
- Optional Google Places address autocomplete and UK postcode validation.
- Bill-based solar savings calculator widget.
1.5.3
- Previous stable release.
Screenshots
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FAQ
Solar Lead Capture Lite: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Solar Lead Capture Lite free?
Yes. Solar Lead Capture Lite is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Solar Lead Capture Lite safe to use in 2026?
Solar Lead Capture Lite works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Solar Lead Capture Lite?
Solar Lead Capture Lite is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 204 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 56 times in the last 30 days.
Does Solar Lead Capture Lite work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Solar Lead Capture Lite up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.8 or newer.
What PHP version does Solar Lead Capture Lite need?
Solar Lead Capture Lite requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Solar Lead Capture Lite last updated?
The latest version, 1.5.5, was released on August 13, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes Solar Lead Capture Lite?
Solar Lead Capture Lite is developed and maintained by user256.
What are the best alternatives to Solar Lead Capture Lite?
The most popular alternatives to Solar Lead Capture Lite are WP Mail SMTP by WPForms (4M+ installs), MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPr… (1M+ installs) and Easy WP SMTP (500K+ installs).
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