Contact Form 7 Webhooks

Contact Form 7 (CF7) Webhooks allow you to send form submission data to external services—like a CRM, an email marketing tool, or automation platforms like Zapier and Make—in real-time. By default, CF7 only sends emails; webhooks turn your forms into powerful data-routing tools.

⚡ Why Use Webhooks with CF7?

Automation: Instantly send leads to Slack, Google Sheets, or Mailchimp.

Data Accuracy: Eliminates manual data entry by syncing form fields directly with your database.

Custom Integration: Connect to proprietary APIs or internal company software that doesn't have a native WordPress plugin.

🛠️ Top Plugin Recommendations

Since CF7 doesn't support webhooks natively, you'll need a "bridge" plugin. Here are the most reliable options:

1. CF7 to Webhook (Free/Pro)

This is the most popular dedicated solution. It adds a "Webhook" tab to your CF7 editor.

How it works: You paste your Webhook URL, choose the request method (usually POST), and it handles the rest.

Pro Feature: The paid version allows for Conditional Logic, meaning you only trigger the webhook if a specific checkbox (like "Subscribe to Newsletter") is checked.

2. WP Webhooks (Advanced)

A heavy-duty automation plugin that turns your WordPress site into a full-scale API.

Best For: Developers who need deep control over JSON formatting, custom headers, and complex data mapping.

🚀 Step-by-Step Setup (General)

Get your Webhook URL: Create a "Catch Hook" in Zapier, Make, or your CRM to receive the data.

Install the Bridge Plugin: Install a plugin like CF7 to Webhook.

Configure the Form:

Go to Contact > Contact Forms and select your form.

Click the new Webhook tab.

Paste your URL and check the "Send to Webhook" box.

Map Your Fields: Ensure the "Name" attributes in your form (e.g., [text* your-name]) match what your external service expects.

Test: Submit a test entry and check your external service to see if the JSON payload arrived correctly.

💡 Pro-Tip: Debugging

If your webhook isn't working, the issue is usually a security firewall or a formatting error.

Use Webhook.site: Paste a URL from Webhook.site into your plugin settings. Submit your form. If you see the data appear on that site, the plugin is working, and the issue lies with your destination service (Zapier/CRM).

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