The Newsletter – Contact Form 7 integration (officially the Contact Form 7 Extension for The Newsletter Plugin) is a bridge that allows you to capture subscribers directly from your Contact Form 7 (CF7) forms.
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Core Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Developer | The Newsletter Plugin Team |
| Primary Function | Adds a subscription checkbox to CF7 forms; maps CF7 fields to Newsletter subscriber data. |
| Opt-in Support | Supports both Single Opt-in and Double Opt-in (based on your Newsletter Plugin settings). |
| Field Mapping | Maps CF7 tags (like [your-name] and [your-email]) to Newsletter fields (First Name, Last Name, Email, Custom Fields). |
| Privacy Compliance | Includes options for a Privacy Checkbox to satisfy GDPR requirements. |
Key Functionalities
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Selective Subscription: You don’t have to subscribe everyone who fills out a form. You can add a specific tag, like
[checkbox newsletter "Subscribe to our newsletter"], which the plugin “listens” for. -
Automated List Assignment: You can configure the extension to automatically assign users to specific Mailing Lists based on the form they submitted.
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Custom Field Support: It can capture more than just names and emails. If your contact form asks for a “Company” or “Interest,” you can map those CF7 fields to your Newsletter custom fields (up to 255 characters).
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Pre-checked Option: You can set the subscription checkbox to be checked by default (though note that GDPR often requires this to be unchecked by default).
Technical Requirements
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WordPress: Version 6.7 or higher (tested up to 6.9+ in 2026).
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PHP: Version 7.4 or higher.
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The Newsletter Plugin: Must be installed and active (usually requires version 4.9.6 or later).
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Contact Form 7: Must be installed and active (compatible with CF7 4.6 through the latest 6.x versions).
How to Set It Up
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Install the Extension: Go to Plugins > Add New and search for “Newsletter Contact Form 7.”
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Edit your Form: In CF7, add the checkbox tag:
[checkbox newsletter "Join our mailing list"]. -
Map the Fields: Go to Newsletter > Contact Form 7 in your WordPress dashboard. You will see a list of your forms.
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Configure: Select which field is the “Email,” which is the “First Name,” and which checkbox acts as the “Subscription trigger.”
- Categories: WordPress Plugins
- Tags: Newsletter
