Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Formidable Forms

Replace Formidable Forms with a custom build. The Complete WordPress Forms Solution

1-2 Weeks
83 features85 integrations1-2 weeks

Estimated Timeline

Based on 83 features at 1-2 Weeks difficulty, expect about 1-2 weeks with AI-assisted development.

1
Planning & architecture
1-2 days
2
Core features (Phase 1)
3-4 days
3
Advanced features (Phase 2)
3-4 days
4
Testing & deployment
1-2 days

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Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 83 features

Form Fields(9 features)

Cascading Dropdowns

Create cascading dropdowns for locations and dependent make-model fields

Confirmation Fields

Double check email address or password fields for typos

Datepicker OptionsPremium

Enhance datepickers with blocked days, inline calendars, calculations, and date ranges

Digital SignaturesPremium

Add an electronic signature box to WordPress forms for written signatures

Dynamic Fields

Automatically populate fields with saved entries, user meta, and other dynamic data

+4 more in this category

User Experience(7 features)

AJAX Form Submit

Submit forms via AJAX without page reload

Bootstrap ModalPremium

Open forms, views, or content in a popup using Bootstrap modal block

Front-End EditingPremium

Allow users to edit form submissions and posts without accessing admin area

Inline EditingPremium

Enable inline editing of submitted form data on the front-end

Mobile-Friendly Forms

Forms are sized automatically for each device for optimal mobile experience

+2 more in this category

Payments(6 features)

Authorize.net PaymentsPremium

Accept one-time payments directly on site using Authorize.net AIM

Pay to PostPremium

Require payment before allowing users to post content

Payment FormsPremium

Collect donations and payments with support for physical products, digital goods, and services

PayPal PaymentsPremium

Automate online business with instant or recurring payments through PayPal

Square PaymentsPremium

Collect credit and debit payments with Square for online orders, donations, and services

+1 more in this category

Data Management(5 features)

Cascading Locations ImportPremium

Import location data for cascading location lookups

Entry Management

Update, search for, and delete submissions from front-end or back-end dashboard

Export Table Views to CSVPremium

Create custom CSV files and allow users to export their data from the front-end

Export to CSV

Backup or copy entries to CSV for custom analysis and data portability

Import & Export Forms

Transfer forms, entries, views, and styles to other sites or import entries from anywhere

Forms(5 features)

Calculator FormsPremium

Build online calculators that give instant estimates and calculate advanced product options

Conversational FormsPremium

Ask one question at a time with powerful Typeform-like conversational interface

Quiz MakerPremium

Create scored tests and personality quizzes with automatic grading

SMS VotingPremium

Use Twilio to collect votes and other submissions by text message

Surveys & PollsPremium

Create surveys and polls with NPS scoring, Likert fields, real-time results, ranking fields, and star ratings

Analytics(4 features)

Form Abandonment RecoveryPremium

Capture form data before submission to save more leads and optimize conversion rates

Reports, Graphs & ChartsPremium

Display statistics and graph form submissions in eye-catching visualizations

User Flow TrackingPremium

Track the path a user follows prior to submitting a form

User TrackingPremium

Track individual users and their submissions

Content(4 features)

Create WordPress PostsPremium

Add new posts with custom fields, titles, and featured images from form submissions

Custom Post SubmissionPremium

Submit to custom post types from forms

Merge Fields in Post ContentPremium

Insert merge fields into post content automatically from form submissions

User-Generated ContentPremium

Turn form results into user-generated content with Views

Automation(3 features)

Fill Forms AutomaticallyPremium

Save time and increase form conversions by automatically filling out online forms

Form Action AutomationPremium

Schedule email notifications, SMS messages, and API actions automatically

Repeater ActionsPremium

Perform repeater field-based actions automatically

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