Connect2Form – Advanced Contact Form Builder

Connect2Form is a comprehensive WordPress form builder plugin that enables users to create custom contact forms with advanced features. Built with security, accessibility, and performance as core principles, it provides a solid foundation for form management with extensibility through addon plugins for CRM and email marketing integrations.

🚀 Core Features:

• Drag & Drop Form Builder – Intuitive visual interface with live preview and real-time editing
• 15+ Field Types – Text, email, file upload, date picker, select, radio, checkbox, textarea, number, URL, phone, consent, and more
• Conditional Logic – Show/hide fields based on user input with advanced rule conditions
• Email Notifications – Multiple customizable email templates with merge tags and HTML/plain text support
• Auto-Responder – Automatic reply emails to form submitters with customizable templates
• File Upload Support – Secure file handling with type validation, size limits, and virus scanning capability
• Mobile Responsive – Perfect display and functionality on all devices and screen sizes
• Multi-language Support – Full internationalization with RTL language support

🔒 Security Features:

• CSRF Protection – Enhanced nonce verification with expiration
• Input Sanitization – Comprehensive validation for all field types
• File Upload Security – Type/size validation with virus scanning capability
• Rate Limiting – Configurable per-IP submission limits
• SQL Injection Prevention – Prepared statements and parameterized queries
• XSS Protection – Output escaping and content sanitization
• Honeypot Spam Detection – Hidden fields to catch automated submissions
• reCAPTCHA Integration – v2 Checkbox, v2 Invisible, and v3 with score thresholds
• Akismet Integration – Optional spam detection using Akismet service
• IP Blocking – Block suspicious IPs and user agents
• Security Headers – CSP, X-Frame-Options, and other security headers

♿ Accessibility Features:

• WCAG 2.1 AA Compliant – Full compliance with accessibility standards
• Screen Reader Support – ARIA labels, descriptions, and semantic markup
• Keyboard Navigation – Complete keyboard accessibility throughout forms
• High Contrast Mode – Support for high contrast display modes
• Focus Management – Proper focus indication and management
• Skip Links – Navigation aids for screen reader users
• Semantic HTML – Proper HTML structure for assistive technologies

📊 Performance Features:

• Database Query Caching – Cached queries with configurable expiration
• Asset Optimization – Conditional loading and optimization
• Lazy Loading – Heavy components loaded on demand
• Memory Management – Automatic cleanup and memory optimization
• Daily Cleanup Routines – Automatic cleanup of temporary data
• CDN Support – Static asset delivery optimization
• Database Optimization – Regular maintenance and optimization

🔗 Integration & Extensibility:

• Addon System – Modular architecture for extending functionality
• CRM Integrations – Available through Connect2Form Integrations addon
• Email Marketing – Mailchimp, HubSpot, and other service integrations
• Webhook Support – Available through addon plugins
• REST API – Full REST API for external integrations
• Developer Hooks – 50+ action and filter hooks for customization
• Custom Field Types – Support for custom field development
• Third-party Integrations – Easy integration with external services

🛠️ Developer Features:

• 50+ Action & Filter Hooks – Extensive customization capabilities
• Custom Field Type Support – Create custom field types
• REST API Endpoints – Full API for external integrations
• Extensive Documentation – Comprehensive developer documentation
• WordPress Coding Standards – Follows WordPress best practices
• PHPDoc Comments – Complete code documentation
• Modular Architecture – Clean, maintainable code structure
• Unit Test Coverage – Comprehensive testing framework

📋 Field Types Available:

• Text Fields – Single line text input with validation
• Email Fields – Email validation with domain checking
• Textarea – Multi-line text input with configurable rows
• Number Fields – Numeric input with min/max validation
• Date Fields – Date picker with format validation
• Phone Fields – Phone number input with format validation
• URL Fields – URL validation and formatting
• Select Dropdowns – Single selection with custom options
• Radio Buttons – Single selection with custom options
• Checkboxes – Multiple selection with custom options
• File Upload – Secure file upload with validation
• Consent Fields – GDPR-compliant consent management
• Hidden Fields – Hidden data fields
• HTML Fields – Custom HTML content
• reCAPTCHA – Spam protection integration

📧 Email Features:

• Multiple Notifications – Send to multiple recipients
• Custom Templates – Professional HTML and plain text templates
• Merge Tags – Dynamic content insertion from form data
• Auto-Responder – Automatic replies to form submitters
• Email Formatting – HTML and plain text options
• Attachment Support – Include uploaded files in emails
• CC/BCC Support – Carbon copy and blind carbon copy
• Reply-To Configuration – Custom reply-to addresses

🔧 Admin Features:

• Form Management – Create, edit, duplicate, and delete forms
• Submission Management – View, export, and manage form entries
• Bulk Operations – Bulk delete, export, and manage submissions
• Settings Management – Comprehensive settings for all features
• Import/Export – Form and submission data portability
• System Health – Monitor plugin performance and health
• Maintenance Tools – Database cleanup and optimization
• User Permissions – Role-based access control

Third-Party Libraries & Resources

Connect2Form uses the following third-party libraries and resources to provide enhanced functionality:

JavaScript Libraries:
* Datepicker v1.0.20 – Date picker functionality
* Source: https://github.com/fengyuanchen/datepicker
* License: MIT License
* Used for: Date field input enhancement
* Human-readable source: Available in GitHub repository

External Services (Optional):
* Google reCAPTCHA – Spam protection service
* Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
* Terms: https://policies.google.com/terms
* Data sent: Form submission data for validation only

Addon Integrations (Separate Plugin):
* Connect2Form Integrations – Separate addon plugin for CRM and email marketing
* Provides: Mailchimp, HubSpot, and other service integrations
* Repository: Available as separate plugin download
* Dependency: Requires Connect2Form core plugin

Build Tools & Development:
All JavaScript and CSS files in this plugin are human-readable and unminified except where noted. The plugin does not use build tools like webpack, gulp, or npm for distribution.

Source Code Availability:
* Plugin Source: https://github.com/prawinsonawane/connect2form-advanced-contact-form-builder-with-marketing-tools
* Documentation: https://connect2form.com/
* Issue Tracker: https://github.com/prawinsonawane/connect2form-advanced-contact-form-builder-with-marketing-tools/issues
* Contribution Guide: https://github.com/prawinsonawane/connect2form-advanced-contact-form-builder-with-marketing-tools/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md

Minified Files:
* assets/js/datepicker.min.js – Third-party library (source link provided above)

All other JavaScript and CSS files are unminified and human-readable for easy inspection and modification.

External Services

This plugin connects to external third-party services to provide optional integration functionality. These connections are only established when specifically configured by the user and are completely optional.

MailChimp API Integration (Optional – Built-in)

• Service: MailChimp email marketing platform (mailchimp.com)
• Purpose: To automatically add form submissions to your MailChimp email lists for newsletter and marketing purposes
• Data Sent: Email addresses and any other form fields you choose to map (name, phone, etc.)
• When: Only when a form is submitted AND MailChimp integration is configured in form settings
• Data Location: Data is sent to MailChimp servers based on your account region (e.g., us1.api.mailchimp.com/3.0/lists/{list_id}/members)
• API Endpoint: https://{datacenter}.api.mailchimp.com/3.0/lists/{list_id}/members
• Privacy Policy: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://mailchimp.com/legal/terms/

HubSpot CRM Integration (Optional – Built-in)

• Service: HubSpot CRM platform (hubspot.com)
• Purpose: To create or update contact records in your HubSpot CRM from form submissions
• Data Sent: Contact information from form fields including email, name, phone, company details, and custom fields
• When: Only when a form is submitted AND HubSpot integration is configured in form settings
• Data Location: Data is sent to HubSpot API servers (api.hubapi.com/crm/v3/objects/contacts)
• API Endpoint: https://api.hubapi.com/crm/v3/objects/contacts
• Privacy Policy: https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy
• Terms of Service: https://legal.hubspot.com/terms-of-service

Google reCAPTCHA Service (Optional)

• Service: Google reCAPTCHA spam protection (google.com)
• Purpose: To protect forms from spam and automated bot submissions
• Data Sent: User interaction data, IP address, and browser information for spam analysis
• When: Only when reCAPTCHA is enabled for a specific form
• Data Location: Data is processed by Google’s servers worldwide
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Terms of Service: https://policies.google.com/terms

Technical Implementation Details:

• MailChimp Integration: Uses wp_remote_request() to POST data to MailChimp API v3.0 endpoints
• HubSpot Integration: Uses wp_remote_request() to POST contact data to HubSpot CRM API v3
• Data Format: All API calls send data in JSON format with proper authentication headers
• Error Handling: Failed API calls are logged but do not prevent form submission completion
• Data Retention: All data sent to external services is subject to their respective privacy policies
• User Control: Users can disable integrations at any time through form settings
• Data Minimization: Only necessary data is sent to external services as configured by the user

Support

For support, feature requests, and bug reports, please visit:
* WordPress.org Support Forums: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/connect2form-advanced-contact-form-builder-with-marketing-tools/
* GitHub Issues: https://github.com/prawinsonawane/connect2form-advanced-contact-form-builder-with-marketing-tools/issues
* Documentation: https://connect2form.com/documentation/
* Developer Guide: Available in the plugin directory as developer-guide.txt

Developer Information

Connect2Form is built with developers in mind and provides extensive customization options:

• 50+ Action & Filter Hooks for customization
• REST API for external integrations
• Custom Field Types support
• Modular Architecture for easy extension
• WordPress Coding Standards compliance
• Comprehensive Documentation with examples
• Developer Guide with detailed hook documentation

For detailed developer information, see the developer-guide.txt file included with the plugin.