Essential Form – The lightest plugin for contact forms, ultra lightweight and no spam
4.9★ (19 ratings) · Current rank #8712
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Essential Form – The lightest plugin for contact forms, ultra lightweight and no spam currently ranks #8712 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.0.2, shipped on May 21, 2026 (79 days ago) — release #14 since the plugin joined the directory in 2023.
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Details
| Author | Jose Mortellaro |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.2 |
| Versions released | 14 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-21 |
| Added to directory | 2023-02-28 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
The lightest contact form for WordPress. It's so essential you'll either love it or hate it. Ultra lightweight and no spam.
Frequently asked questions
Is Essential Form – The lightest plugin for contact forms, ultra lightweight and no spam a free plugin?
Yes — Essential Form – The lightest plugin for contact forms, ultra lightweight and no spam is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Essential Form – The lightest plugin for contact forms, ultra lightweight and no spam?
WordPress.org reports 500+ active installs.
How popular is Essential Form – The lightest plugin for contact forms, ultra lightweight and no spam?
As of August 7, 2026, Essential Form – The lightest plugin for contact forms, ultra lightweight and no spam ranks #8712 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Essential Form – The lightest plugin for contact forms, ultra lightweight and no spam last updated?
Essential Form – The lightest plugin for contact forms, ultra lightweight and no spam was last updated on May 21, 2026 (version 1.0.2). It has shipped 14 releases in total.
Who makes Essential Form – The lightest plugin for contact forms, ultra lightweight and no spam?
Essential Form – The lightest plugin for contact forms, ultra lightweight and no spam is developed by Jose Mortellaro. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2023.
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