=== Formative - A Custom Form Builder Plugin for WordPress === Contributors: webxpart Tags: forms, form-builder, contact-form, submissions, contact form Requires at least: 6.0 Tested up to: 6.9 Stable tag: 1.2.0 Requires PHP: 7.4 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Powerful custom form builder with multi-step, conditional logic, styling, and 12+ integrations. Drag-and-drop interface for professional forms. == Description == **Formative** is a professional-grade WordPress form builder that combines ease of use with powerful features. Create everything from simple contact forms to complex multi-step surveys with conditional logic, custom styling, and seamless integrations. = 🎯 Key Features = **Visual Form Builder** * Modern, intuitive drag-and-drop interface * Real-time form preview * SaaS-like admin experience * Responsive design controls * No coding required **Advanced Layout System** * Multi-column layouts (2, 3, 4+ columns) * Responsive width controls * Independent desktop, tablet, and mobile settings * Nested field arrangements * Drag-and-drop field positioning **Comprehensive Styling Options** * Custom colors (background, text, border, labels) * Typography controls (font size, weight, line height) * Spacing adjustments (padding, margin, field gaps) * Border customization (width, radius, style) * Box shadows and effects * Width and alignment options * Device-specific visibility * Custom CSS support **Conditional Logic** * Show/hide fields based on user input * Multiple condition types (is, contains, greater than, etc.) * AND/OR logic operators * Support for all field types * Real-time condition evaluation **Multi-Step Forms** * Unlimited form steps * Multiple progress indicator styles (bar, circles, numbers, dots) * Custom step titles and descriptions * Step icons (Dashicons, Font Awesome) * Customizable navigation buttons * Allow/prevent step jumping * Progress tracking **Pre-Built Templates** * 9 professional form templates * Contact forms, surveys, registrations * Job applications, booking forms * Newsletter signups, feedback forms * One-click template loading * Customizable after import **Powerful Integrations** * **Email Marketing**: Mailchimp, MailPoet, ConvertKit, AWeber, GetResponse, ActiveCampaign * **CRM**: HubSpot * **Communication**: Slack * **Automation**: Zapier, Custom Webhooks, REST API * **Productivity**: Google Sheets * Connection testing built-in * Flexible authentication options = 📝 Field Types = **Basic Fields** * Text, Email, Number, URL * Telephone, Password * Textarea (with row control) * Date, Time * Hidden fields **Choice Fields** * Checkbox (single and multiple) * Radio buttons * Select dropdown * Multi-select **Advanced Fields** * File Upload (with size and type restrictions) * Rating (customizable scale) * Range Slider * reCAPTCHA * HTML Block * Section Break * Terms & Conditions = ⚙️ Form Settings = * Custom success messages * Email notifications to admins * Redirect after submission * Post creation from submissions * Spam protection * AJAX submission * Data validation * Entry management * CSV export = 🔒 Security Features = * Nonce verification * Data sanitization * SQL injection prevention * XSS protection * CSRF protection * Capability checks * Server-side validation = 🚀 Developer Friendly = * REST API based * PSR-4 autoloading * React component architecture * WordPress coding standards * Extensible and hookable * Well documented code == Installation == = Automatic Installation = 1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel 2. Go to Plugins → Add New 3. Search for "Formative" 4. Click "Install Now" and then "Activate" = Manual Installation = 1. Download the plugin ZIP file 2. Upload the `formative` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` 3. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress = Getting Started = 1. Go to **Formative** in the admin menu 2. Click **Add New** to create your first form 3. Choose a template or start from scratch 4. Drag fields onto the canvas 5. Customize field settings and styling 6. Configure form settings and integrations 7. Save and publish your form 8. Insert using the Gutenberg block or shortcode: `[formative id="123"]` == Frequently Asked Questions == = How do I add a form to my page? = You can add forms in three ways: 1. **Gutenberg Block**: Search for "Formative" in the block inserter 2. **Shortcode**: Use `[formative id="123"]` (replace 123 with your form ID) 3. **Widget**: Add the Formative widget to any widget area = Can I create multi-step forms? = Yes! Enable multi-step mode in Form Settings → Multi-Step tab. You can: * Add unlimited steps * Customize step titles and icons * Choose progress indicator styles * Customize navigation buttons * Control step navigation behavior = How does conditional logic work? = Conditional logic shows or hides fields based on user input: 1. Edit a field's settings 2. Go to the Advanced tab 3. Enable Conditional Logic 4. Add conditions (e.g., "Show this field if Email is not empty") 5. Choose AND/OR logic for multiple conditions = Where are form submissions stored? = Submissions are stored as `formative_entry` custom post types in your WordPress database. You can: * View entries in Formative → Entries * Export to CSV * Disable storage in plugin settings if needed = Can I customize form styling? = Absolutely! Each field has extensive styling options: * Colors, typography, spacing * Borders and shadows * Width and alignment * Custom CSS * Responsive visibility * Device-specific settings = What integrations are available? = Formative integrates with: * Email marketing: Mailchimp, MailPoet, ConvertKit, AWeber, GetResponse, ActiveCampaign * CRM: HubSpot * Communication: Slack * Automation: Zapier, Webhooks, REST API * Productivity: Google Sheets = Is this plugin secure? = Yes! Security features include: * Nonce verification for all requests * Data sanitization and validation * SQL injection prevention * XSS protection * CSRF protection * Capability checks * Secure file uploads = Can I import/export forms? = Currently, you can: * Start with pre-built templates * Export form entries to CSV * Duplicate existing forms Full import/export functionality is planned for a future release. = Does it work with my theme? = Yes! Formative works with any WordPress theme that follows WordPress standards. Forms are designed to be responsive and adapt to your theme's styling. = Is it GDPR compliant? = Formative provides tools for GDPR compliance: * Option to disable data storage * Entry deletion capability * Terms & Conditions field type * User consent fields You are responsible for configuring the plugin according to your privacy requirements. == Screenshots == 1. **Form Builder** - Drag-and-drop interface with real-time preview 2. **Multi-Column Layouts** - Create responsive multi-column forms 3. **Field Styling** - Extensive styling options for every field 4. **Conditional Logic** - Show/hide fields based on user input 5. **Multi-Step Forms** - Create engaging step-by-step forms 6. **Template Library** - Choose from 9 professional templates 7. **Integrations** - Connect with 12+ popular services 8. **Entry Management** - View and export form submissions 9. **Form Settings** - Comprehensive configuration options 10. **Mobile Responsive** - Perfect on all devices == Changelog == = 1.2.0 - 2026-04-10 = * ✨ Saas Like editor feel. * ✨ Elementor Like editing controls. = 1.1.0 - 2026-01-20 = **Initial Release** * ✨ Modern drag-and-drop form builder * ✨ 13+ field types (text, email, select, file upload, etc.) * ✨ Multi-column responsive layouts * ✨ Advanced field styling options * ✨ Conditional logic system * ✨ Multi-step form functionality * ✨ 9 pre-built form templates * ✨ 12+ integrations (Mailchimp, Zapier, HubSpot, etc.) * ✨ Entry management and CSV export * ✨ Email notifications * ✨ reCAPTCHA spam protection * ✨ REST API architecture * ✨ Gutenberg block integration * ✨ Shortcode support * ✨ Mobile-responsive design * ✨ AJAX form submission * ✨ Server-side validation * ✨ Security hardened (nonce, sanitization, XSS protection) * ✨ Admin dashboard with stats * ✨ Form duplication * ✨ Custom success messages * ✨ Redirect after submission == Upgrade Notice == = 1.0.0 = Initial release of Formative - A powerful WordPress form builder with advanced features. == Privacy Policy == Formative stores form submission data (which may include personal information) in your WordPress database. This data is necessary for the plugin's functionality. **What data is collected:** * Form field responses submitted by users * Submission timestamp * User IP address (optional) * User agent information (optional) **How data is used:** * To display form entries in the admin dashboard * To send email notifications * To integrate with third-party services (if configured) * To export data via CSV **Data retention:** * Submissions are stored indefinitely unless manually deleted * You can disable entry storage in plugin settings * Entries can be deleted individually or in bulk **Third-party services:** * If you enable integrations, data may be sent to external services * Each integration is optional and requires your configuration * Review the privacy policies of services you integrate with **Your responsibilities:** * Configure the plugin according to your privacy requirements * Add necessary privacy disclosures to your forms * Comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable regulations * Inform users how their data will be used == Support == For support and documentation: * Visit the [plugin documentation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/formative/) * Check the included docs folder (README.md, QUICK_START.md, DEVELOPER_GUIDE.md) * Open a support topic on WordPress.org * Report bugs on our GitHub repository When reporting issues, please include: * WordPress version * PHP version * Plugin version * Theme name * Steps to reproduce * Error messages (if any) == Credits == Formative is developed with ❤️ using: * React for the admin interface * WordPress REST API * PSR-4 autoloading standards * WordPress coding standards Special thanks to the WordPress community for their continuous support and inspiration.