WORDPRESS CONTACT FORM

A WordPress contact form without the plugin pile-up.

Use the free splitforms WordPress plugin for a shortcode, or paste a plain HTML form into a Custom HTML block. Either way, submissions go to email and dashboard without Contact Form 7, WPForms, WP Mail SMTP, or extra database tables.

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splitforms WordPress contact form setup for plugin and no-plugin websites

§ 01Plugin path

Install once, drop a shortcode anywhere.

The plugin is for WordPress owners who want a familiar admin flow. Download the plugin ZIP, then in WordPress go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the ZIP, install, and activate. Paste your access key in the plugin settings, then place the shortcode on any page.

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§ 02No-plugin path

Paste HTML into a Custom HTML block.

This path is lighter than Contact Form 7 or WPForms. WordPress only renders the markup; splitforms handles delivery and spam filtering.

<form action="https://splitforms.com/api/submit" method="POST">
  <input type="hidden" name="access_key" value="YOUR_ACCESS_KEY" />
  <input type="hidden" name="form-name" value="wordpress-contact" />
  <input name="name" placeholder="Name" required />
  <input name="email" type="email" placeholder="Email" required />
  <textarea name="message" placeholder="Message" required></textarea>
  <input type="checkbox" name="botcheck" style="display:none" tabindex="-1" />
  <button type="submit">Send</button>
</form>

§ 03WordPress cluster

WordPress form guide

The full no-plugin walkthrough: code, gotchas, and spam protection.

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Build a custom form

Drag-and-drop your own fields and styling, or paste custom code.

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§ 04FAQ

What is the fastest way to add a contact form to WordPress?

Use the splitforms WordPress plugin if you want a shortcode, or paste the plain HTML form into a Custom HTML block if you want zero plugins. Both send submissions to email and the splitforms dashboard.

Can I create a WordPress contact form without Contact Form 7 or WPForms?

Yes. WordPress can render a normal HTML form in a Custom HTML block. Point the form action at splitforms, add your access key, and the browser submits directly to the hosted form backend.

Do I need WP Mail SMTP for this form?

No. splitforms sends the email from its own delivery stack, so your WordPress server never calls wp_mail and does not need an SMTP plugin.

Is splitforms a Contact Form 7 alternative?

Yes. It replaces the usual Contact Form 7 plus SMTP plus spam plugin stack with a hosted endpoint, dashboard, webhook delivery, and optional lightweight WordPress shortcode.

What is the catch with a free WordPress contact form?

There is no SMTP to configure and no hidden email cap. The main limit is 500 submissions per month; heavy senders can upgrade, but the core contact form, spam filtering, and email notifications are free.

Can I add more than one contact form to my WordPress site?

Yes. Each form in splitforms has its own access key, so you can run a contact form, a quote form, and a newsletter form on different pages and keep their submissions separate.

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