Are you new to WordPress forms or looking for a plugin filled with plenty of free features? We get it. Sometimes, you want to learn how to build a simple form in WordPress and don’t need all the advanced paid features. Many form plugins keep many simple features locked and require you to purchase the paid version. Well, Ninja Forms is not one of them.
Once you find out about all the free features we offer in our core plugin, you will realize you’ve not only saved money, but you’ve also hit the jackpot. Without further ado, let’s look at the top 10 Ninja Forms free features you’ll surely love!
Favorite features from Ninja Forms that are free
The free version of Ninja Forms is powerful and lets you create a wide range of forms without upgrading to the premium version. We even offer free pre-built templates, so you are off to a great start if you are a beginner in form-building business.
So, what are some of the free features you’ll love, and you don’t need premium Ninja Forms? We picked the best below:
1. Unlimited number of forms
That’s right! Whether it’s ten or thousand, we don’t limit the number of forms you create on your website. However, keep in mind that Ninja Forms can be only used on websites built with WordPress.
Are you thinking to build your WordPress form with Ninja Forms plugin? Check our tutorial Building a Form.
2. Form submission handling & unlimited submissions
Unlike many of our competitors, the Ninja Forms plugin gives you free access to your form submission data, and you can also receive as many submissions from your WordPress forms. We don’t set a cap on form entries.
If you want to learn more about working with your WordPress form entries, you can check our Submission Management page.
3. Exporting submissions as CSV & attaching them to the email
Exporting form submissions as CSV files is a part of the core (free) Ninja Forms plugin. You can even attach the CSV file to your email notification. This means you can send an email with a confirmation message to your users that includes a copy of their form submissions.
Additionally, you can also send yourself a copy of their submission, so you don’t miss any new form entries. Want to learn more about exporting form submissions with Ninja Forms? Read 4 Ways to Export WordPress Form Submissions.
4. Email Notifications (Multiple Autoresponders)
Ninja Forms Email Notification is an essential feature for every form creator. If you need to notify users and send them an email confirmation of the submission, this is it.
You can also send a copy of the submission to your email or the admin of submissions. This email action can be duplicated as many times as you like.
However, if you would like to send emails to specific people or departments conditionally, we recommend you check this article to learn more.
Did you know you can do more with your email notification action than add email addresses? Check these 22 Ways to Use WordPress Form Email Notifications in 2022!
5. Success Message
Do you know what is the worst after users submit your form? To leave them hanging without any response once they click the submit button.
The Success Message action gives reassurance that submission went through. It can also boost further engagement with your business. With Ninja Forms, the success message is free, but you can upgrade to a customized success message with a conditional logic add-on.
6. Redirect to a page after submission
It’s simple, it’s free, and it’s awesome. Setting up a redirect action such as thank you page brings you closer to connecting to your site visitors.
We created the perfect article where you can learn all about setting up a redirect thank you page with Ninja Forms. As a bonus, you will learn how to add your page as a goal in Google Analytics, so make sure you check it out: How to set up a thank you page redirect on Ninja Forms
7. Calculations
Our Calculations is a free feature that comes with Ninja Forms. You can use it to create a free quote form, calculate a quiz score, collect payments when combined with one of our payment integrations, or create discounts using conditional logic.
8. Input Mask
The Input Mask feature lets you customize the way data is entered into your form fields. This means when you apply an input mask, you are applying restriction rules to your form fields.
For example, if you need to validate a Phone Number field, create a birthday field, or validate a zip code, an input mask can do that for you. Want to learn more? Check our guide How to Use an Input Mask in Your Contact Form (Examples)!
9. Spam Management
We have your back even if you don’t take a single measure to prevent spam. Our core plugin offers numerous solutions to reduce contact form spam in WordPress including Honeypot, Anti-Spam field, and Google reCAPTCHA v2 and v3.
If you are tired of getting spam submissions, check our tips to fight spam submissions in the article How to Stop WordPress Form Spam.
10. Full WordPress GDPR Automation
You’ll probably agree GDPR can be a pain in the a**e. If your forms don’t contain any personal data, this might not be necessary for you, but if they do, our form plugin makes GDPR compliance in WordPress a lot easier.
For the list of features, check our blog post on GDPR Compliance with Ninja Forms, or learn more about GDPR in our guide GDPR Compliance and WordPress Forms: Everything You Need to Know.
That’s it. These are 10 Ninja Forms free features you should love after reading all the way here!
The Ninja Forms core plugin is always free!
We are happy and proud to say we have been helping WordPress users since 2011 offering a free and paid version of Ninja Forms (memberships & add-ons). Eventhough this journey has been quite challenging, especially for the last few years, over 30 million downloads speak for everything.
If you haven’t tried our core plugin, download it here and enjoy our powerful free features such as calculations, submission management, spam protection, unlimited forms, unlimited submissions, and much more!
And at some point, when you need to take your forms to another level, you can unlock the true potential with our membership plans packed with numerous add-ons, or purchase the add-ons individually.
Want to find out why Ninja Forms is a good choice for your WordPress site? Check our article Why Choose Ninja Forms or visit our FAQs if you have a general question about our contact form plugin.
