Capturing Contact Form 7 submissions in WordPress
CFDB7 automatically saves Contact Form 7 submissions to the WordPress database after installation. No configuration is needed, and submissions from all forms go into a single database table. This suits site owners who want a straightforward record of entries without setting up a separate storage workflow.
Viewing submissions and exporting them to CSV
CFDB7 provides a list of created Contact Form 7 forms and supports CSV exports.
- Find a form: Use the displayed form list to identify the form whose submissions you need.
- Export entries: Export the stored data as a CSV file for review or further processing.
- Change the delimiter: To use semicolons, go to Contact Forms > Settings in WordPress admin, choose “Semicolon (;)” from the Delimiter dropdown, and save. This can help when your spreadsheet workflow expects semicolon-separated data.
When paid add-ons are needed
Paid add-ons extend the core save-and-export workflow with automation, alternate formats, and extra form features.
- Scheduled CSV exports: Automatically export entries on a schedule.
- Separate MySQL columns: Store each Contact Form 7 input field in its own database column.
- External database connections: Connect CFDB7 to an external database or another database.
- XLSX and PDF exports: Export form data in spreadsheet or PDF formats.
- CSV imports: Import data from a CSV file into the CFDB7 database.
- Additional form features: Add-ons cover drag-and-drop file uploads, repeat-submission errors, and popup messages. Sites that need these capabilities should expect to use an add-on rather than the core workflow alone.
A simple core feature set with an uneven support record
CFDB7 focuses on automatic database storage and CSV export, with a lightweight, no-configuration approach.
The developer describes the plugin as easy to customize, which may suit teams comfortable adapting WordPress code. Its widely installed status and excellent rating with many reviews point to broad acceptance, and it was updated within the last month. Support is less consistent: one of two threads is marked resolved, so sites relying on help should factor that record into their decision.
