The most popular WordPress form plugin. Learn how to replace Contact Form 7 with modern, serverless form solutions.
You don't need Contact Form 7 after migrating to Next.js or Astro. Modern frameworks offer built-in solutions or lightweight npm packages that replace Contact Form 7 with better performance and zero plugin bloat. See the alternatives below.
Official docs: Next.js Documentation · Astro Documentation
Contact Form 7 requires server-side PHP processing, is vulnerable to spam, and adds unnecessary complexity to your stack.
A form backend service that works with any static site.
Point your form action to Formspree endpoint. They handle validation and delivery.
Build a custom form with React Hook Form and handle submissions via API routes.
Create a form component with React Hook Form, then create an API route to handle submissions via SendGrid or Resend.
A beautiful, free form builder with powerful features.
Create your form in Tally and embed it in your site using their provided code.
Document your existing CF7 form fields
Choose a replacement solution
Recreate form structure
Set up form submission handling
Configure email notifications
Add spam protection (honeypot, reCAPTCHA)
Test thoroughly
// Using React Hook Form with API Route
'use client';
import { useForm } from 'react-hook-form';
export function ContactForm() {
const { register, handleSubmit } = useForm();
const onSubmit = async (data) => {
await fetch('/api/contact', {
method: 'POST',
body: JSON.stringify(data),
});
};
return (
<form onSubmit={handleSubmit(onSubmit)}>
<input {...register('name')} placeholder="Name" />
<input {...register('email')} type="email" />
<textarea {...register('message')} />
<button type="submit">Send</button>
</form>
);
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