Description
The Contact Widget adds a ready-made contact form to any WordPress widget area, with name, email, and message fields that send the content directly to the administrator’s address. Designed for those who want to open a messaging channel without installing a full suite of forms, it fits the block into sidebars, footer, or any region registered by the theme, without manual code or additional shortcodes.
Key Features of the Contact Widget
- Drag-and-drop widget in the panel
Appears in Appearance > Widgets and can be moved to any sidebar with a drag. - Standard contact fields
Includes ready name, email, and message fields, no need to build the form from scratch. - Direct email delivery
Forwards each submission to the address configured as the widget’s recipient. - Admin configuration
Title, recipient, and texts are set in the widget’s own options, no code. - Theme sidebar compatibility
Works in any registered widget area, including footer and sidebars.
Benefits of the Contact Widget
- Contact channel in minutes
Provides a functional form on the site immediately after activating the plugin. - Reduced footprint
Eliminates the need to install a full form builder for a simple use case. - 100% panel-based operation
Everything is configured via the widgets screen, no theme file edits. - Flexible layout placement
The form can appear in the footer, side, or dedicated columns depending on the theme.
Who Is the Contact Widget For?
- Those maintaining a personal blog or portfolio who want to receive reader messages without hassle.
- Lean institutional sites that need a contact point in the footer or side.
- Those needing a quick form who do not want to install a full suite of forms just for that.
How to Download the Contact Widget
The Contact Widget is available for download here on Ultrapack. After saving the .zip file, install it in Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the package and activate it. Once activated, the block appears in the Appearance > Widgets screen, ready to be dragged into any theme sidebar.
For WordPress sites that don’t require a complete form suite, the Contact Widget covers the most common use case (receiving visitor messages) with lightweight installation and configuration done entirely through the widgets panel. It’s a direct alternative for those wanting a functional contact channel in just a few minutes, without external dependencies or the need to learn shortcodes or visual builders.
Frequently asked questions
Is WPMUDEV Contact Widget GPL-licensed?
Yes. WPMUDEV Contact Widget is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.
Can I use WPMUDEV Contact Widget on multiple sites?
Yes. You can use WPMUDEV Contact Widget on multiple sites. The number of sites connected to Ultrapack Auto Updater is limited by your plan.
How much does WPMUDEV Contact Widget cost at Ultrapack?
WPMUDEV Contact Widget costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).
Does WPMUDEV Contact Widget include updates?
Yes. The current version of WPMUDEV Contact Widget is 2.2.1, published at Ultrapack on Sep 8, 2017. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is WPMUDEV Contact Widget scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of WPMUDEV Contact Widget goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What changed in this version
Version 2.2.1 2017-09-04
- Fix: deprecated constructor notice
Version 2.2 2015-02-20
- Important - After updating plugin, please save widget settings once
- Fixed: Enqueue script warning
- Fixed: Old Recaptcha image styling
- Fixed: Do not submit private key through form
- New: Choose from new or Old ReCaptcha lib
- 2.1.5, 2013-10-28
- Regardless of CAPTCHA settings, don't apply it unless we have API keys.
- Adding the conditional API error message.
- 2.1.4, 2013-09-12
- Improved filtering.
- Javascript cleanup.
- 2.1.3, 2012-10-03
- Do not explicitly include pluggables.
- Properly enqueueing scripts and styles, with optional fallback.
- 2.1.2, 2012-07-06
- Fix for error processing filter.
- 2.1.1, 2012-07-05
- Fix for unprotected forms.
- 2.1, 2012-06-27
- Added output modification filters for headers, subject and message.
- Added appearance and behavior modifying hooks to allow custom changes.
- Added ReCaptcha keys settings fields.
- 2.0, 2012-05-03
- Partial rewrite to discard deprecated API calls.
- Allowing multiple widgets.
- Fixed plugin conflict with pop up.
- 1.3.1, 2011-12-04
- Prepared the plugin for l10n.
- Fixed double escaping issue.
- Added generic "From" options.
- Do not clear user-supplied text in compact mode.
- Fix showing up in Update Notifications
- Added CAPTCHA refresh options
- Added Compact display mode
- Some markup fixes
- Partial rewrite to better support various setups.
- Add Update Notifications code
- 539341-1504578937
Release notes published by the developer.
How to install
Automatic updates: this item is updated by the Ultrapack Auto Updater. With it installed, the new version shows up in your dashboard like any other WordPress update (how to set it up).
- Download the file
contact-widget.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
contact-widget.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
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UAU Ready