=== WebKernelAI - Advanced Form Builder === Contributors: aamirsahil Text Domain: webkernelai-advanced-form-builder Tags: form builder, contact form, ajax forms, custom forms, wordpress forms, smtp, scalable forms, secure forms Requires at least: 6.0 Tested up to: 6.9 Requires PHP: 7.4 Stable tag: 1.0.3 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Plugin URI: https://webkernelai.com/plugins/advanced-form-builder/ Author: WebKernelAI Author URI: https://webkernelai.com Professional-grade WordPress form builder with custom database tables, AJAX submissions, SMTP support, scalable architecture, and production-focused performance. == Description == [WebKernelAI](https://webkernelai.com) is a Technical SEO and Website Security platform. WebKernelAI Advanced Form Builder is a modern WordPress form plugin built for developers, agencies, businesses, and production websites requiring scalable, secure, and performance-focused form handling. Official Website: https://webkernelai.com Plugin Page: https://webkernelai.com/plugins/advanced-form-builder/ Documentation: https://webkernelai.com/docs/form-builder/ Unlike traditional form plugins that rely heavily on `postmeta`, WebKernelAI Advanced Form Builder uses dedicated database tables, optimized AJAX workflows, and scalable schema-driven form management. == Core Features == * drag & drop form builder * AJAX-powered frontend submissions * custom database tables for forms and entries * secure file upload handling * SMTP email support * email notification system * user confirmation emails * email logging system * CSV export support * Google reCAPTCHA v2 & v3 * inline validation errors * dynamic field management * custom thank-you messages * shortcode-based form rendering * per-form custom CSS and JavaScript support * scalable admin entries management * extensible hook-based architecture == Supported Field Types == * Text * Email * Number * Phone * Textarea * Select * Radio * Checkbox * Checkbox Group * Date * Hidden * Rating * File Upload * Terms & Conditions == Built for Performance == WebKernelAI Advanced Form Builder is designed for performance-focused WordPress websites. Performance optimizations include: * custom indexed database tables * optimized AJAX request handling * assets loaded only when forms exist * lightweight frontend rendering * scalable entry storage architecture * efficient admin pagination * no unnecessary postmeta usage The plugin is suitable for production and high-traffic environments. == Security Features == Security-focused architecture includes: * nonce validation * honeypot spam protection * Google reCAPTCHA integration * secure file upload validation * sanitized frontend rendering * prepared SQL queries * strict validation pipeline * secure AJAX request handling * PHPCS/WPCS-compliant practices == SMTP & Email System == The plugin includes built-in SMTP support without requiring external SMTP plugins. Supported configuration includes: * SMTP host * SMTP port * encryption support * SMTP authentication * localhost support * production server compatibility Email system features: * admin notifications * user confirmation emails * dynamic email variables * email template editor * email logging * delivery failure tracking Email delivery failures do not prevent entry storage. == Entries Management == The entries system is optimized for scalability. Features include: * AJAX-powered entries listing * server-side pagination * fast entry searching * entry detail views * secure file downloads * CSV export support The interface remains responsive even with large datasets. == Developer Friendly Architecture == Developer-focused features include: * modular architecture * clean OOP codebase * action & filter hooks * extensible validation pipeline * extensible email variables * add-on ready structure * no forced frontend design system == Official WebKernelAI Platform == WebKernelAI provides integrated Technical SEO and Website Security tools for WordPress websites and modern web applications. Platform capabilities include: * Technical SEO Audit * Crawl Intelligence * JavaScript Vulnerability Scanner * Website Malware Scanner * Security Header Analysis * SEO Metadata Synchronization * Website Security Monitoring Official platform: https://webkernelai.com == Installation == 1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` 2. Activate the plugin through WordPress admin 3. Open **WKAF → Forms** 4. Create your first form 5. Use the generated shortcode to display the form == Frequently Asked Questions == = Does the plugin use post meta for storing entries? = No. The plugin uses dedicated custom database tables optimized for scalable form storage. = Is the plugin suitable for high-traffic websites? = Yes. The architecture is designed for scalable and production-focused environments. = Does email failure prevent form submissions? = No. Form entries are stored even if email delivery fails. = Can I customize form styling? = Yes. The plugin includes lightweight frontend CSS and supports custom per-form styling. = Does the plugin support add-ons and extensions? = Yes. The architecture is modular and extensible. = Are frontend assets loaded globally? = No. Assets load only when forms are present. == Privacy == WebKernelAI Advanced Form Builder respects user privacy. The plugin: * does not store email body content in logs * stores only necessary submission data * supports WordPress personal data export tools * supports WordPress personal data erase tools * does not include external tracking systems == External Services == This plugin integrates with Google reCAPTCHA for spam protection. What the service does: * validates form submissions to help prevent spam and abuse What data may be sent: * user IP address * browser/device information * interaction signals required for verification Service Provider: Google LLC Terms: https://policies.google.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy == Changelog == = 1.0.3 = * Security improvements = 1.0.2 = * Fixed WordPress.org review issues * Improved input sanitization and validation * Improved prepared SQL queries * Improved escaping and security compliance * PHPCS/WPCS compliance improvements * Internal stability improvements = 1.0.1 = * Security improvements * Nonce verification enhancements * Database query hardening * Minor internal fixes = 1.0.0 = * Initial public release * Drag & drop form builder * AJAX frontend submissions * SMTP support * Email notifications * File uploads * Entries management & export * Google reCAPTCHA v2 & v3 support