In this post, we will learn how to create a simple contact form in WordPress using Caldera Forms Free. Like this:

Step 1. Install & Activate Caldera Forms

Follow this guide to know how to Install, Activate and Configure Caldera Forms Free.

Step 2. Create Contact Form

First, Caldera Forms > New Form

There are some form templates. But we will choose Blank Form, so you know how to create a Contact Form from scratch!

Name Your Form > Create Form

Hover on White Box > Click Plus icon

Click Set Field at Single Line Text

Type Name & Required

Click Grey Plus icon to create New White Box

Do similar “Your Name” Field

Click Set Field at Email Address

Type Name & Required

Do Similar to create Your Message Field

and

And Button

Then Save Form and Preview Form

Preview Form

Step 3. Email Settings

First, click Email

In email

and

Step 4. Form Settings

You can customize Success Message

For example

%your_name%, %your_email% are slug of fields.

Preview Form

Step 5. Insert Contact Form into Post/Page

Form Settings > Copy Shortcode

Past it anywhere you need to insert contact form. You can paste in Posts, Pages, Sidebar,…

Done!