Simple Contact Us Form Widget

A simple form that could be displayed on the sidebars or any part of footer area. It consists of the usual three input fields: name, email and the message. Emails are automatically sent to the WP Admin address. If you want to, you can also add the form to any post or page by using a shortcode: [gbsimple_contact_us_widget style="color_filter"]. Available color filters: red, green, blue, white or black. !Important: In order to use it a a regular widget your theme must be supporting sidebar/footer area. There are no restrictions to use it a shortcode on any page/post.

1. Upload plugin to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory (or Install it via WP)
2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress
3. The widget will be available under Appearance -> Widgets -> Simple Contact Us Form Widget
4. Select its style and define a positon (either sidebar or footer) or place it on page/post as a shortcode [gbsimple_contact_us_widget style="color_filter"] - look for
5. You are done. For more information and examples visit this website: https://gregbialowas.com/simple-contact-widget

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

2.2.1 [2025-05-29]

• Fixed array vs string issue
• Tested: WordPress 6.8.1, PHP 8.3.14

2.2.0 [2022-06-06] Updated:

• One extra step to fight off the spam.

2.1.2 [2022-03-23] Updated:

• Challenge copy.

2.1.1 [2022-03-23]

• Few touches on the version tags.

2.1.0 [2022-02-14] Updated:

• Validation method to further limit spam possibilities.
• The X1 and X2 characters can be randomized in any order.

2.0.0 [2021-06-05] Changed:

• Way of presenting challenge string. The user is now asked to re-type X and Y character from the generated string rather than typing a mere number ( the sum of two randomly selected digits )

1.1.2 [2020-03-13] Updated:

• Operation result is displayed inline.

1.1.1 [2020-03-13] Added:

• Human Verification added. User is asked to provide a result of an operation randomly generated. After sending email the session is killed and new operation is generated.

1.1.0 [2020-02-12] Added:

• Option to select colors of the form. Available color filters: red, green, blue, white or black.

1.0.0 [2019-11-13]

• Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==