The WPForms Signature Addon is a premium extension that allows you to collect electronic signatures directly through your WordPress forms. It eliminates the need for users to print, scan, or use third-party tools like DocuSign for simple agreements.
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To use the official Signature Addon, your setup must meet these minimum standards:
License Level: Requires WPForms Pro or higher (it is not included in the Lite or Basic plans).
WordPress Version: 5.0 or higher.
PHP Version: 7.2 or higher.
Server Dependencies: Your server must have either the GD Library (php-gd) or ImageMagick (php-imagick) enabled to process and save the signature images.
File Format: Signatures are saved as .png files with transparent backgrounds to ensure they look professional when embedded in other documents.
The addon is designed to be lightweight and user-friendly, focusing on “fancy field” integration:
Drag-and-Drop Field: Adds a “Signature” field to the “Fancy Fields” section of the WPForms builder.
Touch & Mobile Optimized: Works seamlessly on smartphones and tablets, allowing users to sign with a finger or stylus. Desktop users can sign using a mouse or trackpad.
Customizable “Ink”: You can change the pen color (hex code support) to match your branding via the “Advanced” tab in the field settings.
Email Integration: If you use the {all_fields} smart tag in your notification settings, the signature image is automatically embedded in the email sent to you or the user.
Entry Management: Signatures are stored in your WordPress database and can be viewed, printed, or exported as part of the form entry.
There are two main ways “WPForms Signature” is discussed online. It’s helpful to know which one you’re looking at:
| Feature | Official WPForms Addon | ApproveMe (3rd Party) |
| Primary Use | General agreements, waivers, and simple sign-offs. | High-stakes legal contracts and court-ready documents. |
| Legal Compliance | Standard e-signature (UETA/ESIGN usually supported). | Full UETA/ESIGN/eIDAS compliance with audit trails. |
| Workflow | Sign directly on the form. | Can trigger a separate legal contract after form submission. |
| Storage | Saved as a PNG in WordPress Media/Entries. | Encrypted and stored in secure, segregated database locations. |
