With an open source CMS, you stay in control:

• No vendor lock-in: host it anywhere, move it anytime.
• Transparent and auditable: you can review how data is stored and processed.
• Extensible: adapt forms to your project (themes, plugins, custom logic).

A built-in Forms builder means you don’t need external services just to capture messages and submissions.

Create unlimited forms (contact or fully custom)

The Forms builder lets you create unlimited forms for different pages and purposes, for example:

• Contact form
• Support request form
• Booking or appointment request
• Job application form
• Event registration form
• Custom data collection forms

Each form can be configured independently, embedded where needed, and adjusted over time without rebuilding pages.

Add the right fields for every form

Build forms by adding and arranging fields based on what you need to collect. Typical field types include:

• Text (single-line)
• Textarea (multi-line message/description)
• Email (validated email input)
• Date (date picker)
• File upload (attachments, documents, images)
• Dropdown selection (choose one option from a list)

This covers the majority of practical form use cases, while keeping the editor experience clean and fast.

Manage form messages in the admin area

Form submissions shouldn’t disappear into email inboxes only. A good CMS Forms builder includes a way to manage form messages in the admin area, so you can:

• View and search submissions by form
• Track new vs. reviewed messages
• Keep a history of conversations and attachments
• Export or archive submissions when needed

Centralizing submissions makes it easier for teams to collaborate and ensures important requests don’t get lost.

Form settings and confirmation options

Every form should behave the way your workflow requires. Common settings include:

• Field size (how “tall” or “prominent” a field appears)
• Field width (full width, half width, grid layout support)
• Confirmation types (what happens after submit)
  • show a success message
  • redirect to a page (e.g., “Thank you” page)
• Confirmation message (custom text users see after submitting)

These options help you match the form experience to your design and to the user journey on your website.

Antispam protection that actually works

Public forms attract spam. A strong Forms builder includes multiple anti-abuse layers, such as:

• Google reCAPTCHA to block automated submissions
• Custom antispam filters (rules based on keywords, domains, rate limits, patterns)
• Honeypot fields (invisible fields that humans won’t fill, but bots often do)

Using more than one method provides better protection without adding friction for real users.

Conclusion

A Forms builder inside a free and open source CMS gives you a reliable, customizable way to collect and manage submissions—whether you’re creating a simple contact form or building multiple custom forms across a site. With flexible fields, admin-side message management, configurable confirmations, and layered antispam tools like reCAPTCHA, custom filters, and honeypots, you can keep forms both user-friendly and secure.