=== Formative – Contact Form, Drag and Drop Custom Form Builder ===
Contributors: eunito
Tags: forms, form builder, contact form, drag and drop, form submissions
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A powerful and intuitive drag-and-drop form builder for WordPress with comprehensive field types and submission management.

== Description ==

Formative is a feature-rich form builder plugin that makes creating and managing forms simple and efficient. With an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, you can build custom forms for any purpose without writing a single line of code.

= Key Features =

* **Drag and Drop Form Builder** – Create forms effortlessly with an intuitive visual builder
* **User Form Submissions** – Collect responses from your website visitors
* **Entry Management** – View and manage all form submissions from the admin dashboard
* **Comprehensive Field Types** – 20+ field types to build any form you need
* **Pre-built Templates** – Ready to go with pre-built templates
* **Shortcode Support** – Use shortcode anywhere of the post/page to show the form

= Available Form Fields =

* Text – Single line text input
* Email – Email address field with validation
* Number – Numeric input field
* Phone – Phone number field
* Textarea – Multi-line text area
* Select – Dropdown selection menu
* Checkbox – Multiple choice checkboxes
* Radio – Single choice radio buttons
* Date – Date picker field
* Time – Time picker field
* URL – Website URL field with validation
* Password – Secure password input
* File Upload – Allow users to upload files
* Rating – Star or numeric rating field
* Range Slider – Slider for numeric values
* Switch – Toggle switch field
* reCAPTCHA – Spam protection with Google reCAPTCHA
* First Name – Pre-configured first name field
* Last Name – Pre-configured last name field
* GDPR Consent – Checkbox for privacy compliance
* Response Message – Display custom messages to users
* Summary – Show form data summary
* Submit Button – Customizable form submission button

= Perfect For =

* Contact forms
* Survey and polls
* Feedback forms
* Order forms
* Application forms
* Newsletter signups
* And much more!

= Why Choose Formative? =

Formative combines ease of use with powerful functionality. Whether you're creating a simple contact form or a complex form, Formative provides all the tools you need in one plugin.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `formative` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Navigate to Formative in your WordPress admin menu
4. Start creating your first form using the drag-and-drop builder
5. Add the form to any page or post using the provided shortcode

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I create a form? =

After activating the plugin, go to the Formative menu in your WordPress dashboard. Click "Add New" and use the drag-and-drop builder to add fields to your form.

= How do I add a form to my page? =

Once you've created a form, you'll receive a shortcode. Simply copy and paste this shortcode into any page, post, or widget where you want the form to appear.

= Can I view form submissions? =

Yes! All form submissions are stored in your WordPress database and can be viewed from the Formative entries section in your admin dashboard.

= Is the plugin GDPR compliant? =

Yes, Formative includes a GDPR Consent field that you can add to your forms to ensure compliance with privacy regulations.

= Does it work with page builders? =

Yes, Formative forms can be embedded using shortcodes, making them compatible with all major page builders including Elementor, Gutenberg, WPBakery, and more.

== Screenshots ==

1. Drag and drop form builder interface
2. Complete list of available form fields
3. Form entries management dashboard
4. Front-end form display
5. Form settings panel

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 = (24 December, 2025)
* Initial release.
* Drag and drop form builder.
* 20+ form field types.
* Form submission management.
* Entry viewing in admin dashboard.
* GDPR consent field.
* Responsive form design.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of Formative – A powerful drag-and-drop form builder for WordPress.