Contact Form 7 Conditional Logic 2.8.2

Contact Form 7 (CF7) does not include conditional logic by default. To add this functionality, you must use a third-party extension. These tools allow you to show or hide fields, sections, or even change email recipients based on what the user selects in the form. 

### Top Conditional Logic Plugins for CF7 

The following plugins are the most reliable options for 2026, ranging from simple field toggles to advanced email routing. 

| Plugin | Best For | Key Features | 
| --- | --- | --- | 
| **Conditional Fields for CF7** | **Most Popular** | Uses "Groups" to wrap fields; supports nested logic and required fields within hidden groups. | 
| **Ultimate Addons for CF7** | **All-in-One** | Includes conditional logic alongside multi-step forms, redirection, and star ratings. | 
| **Conditional Logic for CF7** | **Email Routing** | Specialized in sending emails to different departments based on form selection. | 
| **Extensions for CF7** | **Database Sync** | Combines logic with database saving and post-submission redirection. | 

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### Featured Option: Conditional Fields for Contact Form 7 

Developed by Jules Colle, this is the industry standard for CF7 logic. It uses a "Group" system that makes it easy to manage multiple fields at once. 

* **Smart Validation:** Required fields inside a hidden group are ignored, so they won't trigger errors unless the group is actually shown. 
* **Email Integration:** You can hide or show specific text in the outgoing email by wrapping it in the same group tags used in the form. 
* **Advanced Logic:** Supports complex "And/Or" rules and nested groups (e.g., Show Question B only if Question A is "Yes"). 

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### How to Set Up Basic Logic 

If you are using the **Conditional Fields** plugin, follow these three steps: 

1. **Wrap Your Fields:** In the CF7 editor, use the `[group group-name] ... [/group]` tags to wrap the fields you want to hide. 
```text 
[select user-type "Individual" "Company"] 
[group company-info] 
<label>Company Name [text company-name]</label> 
[/group] 

``` 


2. **Define the Rule:** Go to the new **Conditional Fields** tab in the CF7 interface. 
3. **Add the Logic:** Click "Add New Rule" and set it to: 
* **Show** [group-name] if [user-type] **equals** "Company". 



### 💡 When to Switch to a Different Plugin 

If your conditional logic becomes extremely complex (e.g., 20+ rules), Contact Form 7 can become difficult to manage because it is not a drag-and-drop builder. In those cases, many users switch to **WPForms** or **Fluent Forms**, which have visual, "smart" logic built into their core editors. 

**Would you like me to show you how to set up "Email Routing" specifically, so that sales inquiries go to one email and support inquiries go to another?**