FormNest is a comprehensive form management plugin for WordPress that handles everything from form creation to submission processing and data management. Based on MWFORM plugin functionality, it's a next-generation form plugin with modern UI/UX and enterprise-level security features.
Key Features
- Intuitive Form Builder: Easy drag-and-drop operation
- Rich Field Types: Support for 10+ field types
- Text, Email, Phone Number, Number, Date, Time, URL
- Textarea, Select, Radio Buttons, Checkboxes
- File Upload, Agreement Checkbox
- Advanced Email Features: Admin notifications, auto-reply, HTML email support
- Comprehensive Data Management: Submission list, search & filter, CSV export
- Enterprise-Level Security: Rate limiting, honeypot, security logging
- Modern UI/UX: Responsive design, accessibility support
Security Features
- Rate Limiting: IP-based access restrictions for DDoS protection
- Honeypot Function: Bot detection and automatic blocking
- Input Validation: Appropriate sanitization by field type
- Security Logging: Detailed recording and monitoring of all events
- File Upload Security: Type, size, and MIME validation
- CSRF Protection: Nonce verification and referer checking
System Requirements
- WordPress 6.0 or higher
- PHP 8.0 or higher
- MySQL 5.7 or higher, or MariaDB 10.3 or higher
Method 1: From WordPress Admin
- Go to "Plugins" → "Add New"
- Search for "FormNest"
- Click "Install Now"
- Click "Activate"
Method 2: Manual Installation
- Download the plugin files
- Extract to
/wp-content/plugins/ directory
- Activate the plugin from WordPress admin
Initial Setup
- "FormNest" menu will appear in the admin panel
- Create a new form from "Form Management"
- Configure security and email settings from "Settings"