Vanilla Contact Form
This is a very simple contact form plugin that uses the wp_mail() function to send messages. The form is styled using Bootstrap 4 CSS, so it will visually fit well with many WordPress themes that use some of the default…
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Vanilla Contact Form shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.3 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Vanilla Contact Form stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| contact form | >100 |
| simple | >100 |
| vanilla | >100 |
About Vanilla Contact Form
From the official readme · v1.0Description
This is a very simple contact form plugin that uses the wp_mail() function to send messages. The form is styled using Bootstrap 4 CSS, so it will visually fit well with many WordPress themes that use some of the default Bootstrap styles.
Installation
After downloading and installing the plugin, activate it and simply place the shortcode [vanilla_contact_form] wherever you want the form to display in your page. The email messages are delivered to whatever email address is set as the administrator email for the WordPress account.
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FAQ
Vanilla Contact Form: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
Is Vanilla Contact Form free?
Yes. Vanilla Contact Form is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Vanilla Contact Form safe to use in 2026?
Vanilla Contact Form shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Vanilla Contact Form?
Vanilla Contact Form is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,111 times since it launched in January 2020. It was downloaded 44 times in the last 30 days.
Does Vanilla Contact Form work with WordPress 7.1?
Vanilla Contact Form is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.26, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Vanilla Contact Form need?
Vanilla Contact Form requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Vanilla Contact Form last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on January 22, 2020 (7 years ago).
Who makes Vanilla Contact Form?
Vanilla Contact Form is developed and maintained by Dominique Moody.
What are the best alternatives to Vanilla Contact Form?
The most popular alternatives to Vanilla Contact Form are Contact Form 7 (10M+ installs), Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs) and WPForms (5M+ installs).
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