Airy Frontend Forms
Airy Frontend Forms
Description
Airy Frontend Forms Airy Frontend Forms allows you to create frontend submission forms that integrate with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) and Secure Custom Fields (SCF). Users can submit posts from the frontend with custom fields, taxonomies, and file uploads.
✨ Key Features
Form Management
* Create unlimited forms with unique configurations
* Each form gets its own auto-generated shortcode
* Works with all WordPress post types (posts, pages, custom post types)
* Compatible with WooCommerce, BuddyPress, and other plugins
* Works seamlessly with all major page builders (Gutenberg, Elementor, Breakdance, etc.)
Field Control
* Choose exactly which ACF/SCF fields to display
* Support for all ACF field types including:
– Text, Textarea, Number, Email, URL
– Select, Checkbox, Radio, Toggle
– File Upload, Image, Gallery
– Date Picker, Time Picker, Color Picker
– WYSIWYG Editor
– Repeater Fields (add/remove rows dynamically)
– Group Fields (nested field structures)
– Relationship Fields
– Taxonomy Fields
Default WordPress Fields
* Include/exclude Post Title, Post Content, Post Excerpt
* Featured Image upload with preview
* Customize labels and validation for each field
Taxonomy Management
* Support for categories, tags, and custom taxonomies
* Multiple display types:
– Checkbox lists
– Radio buttons
– Single/Multiple dropdowns
– Tag-style input with autocomplete
* Allow users to create new taxonomy terms (optional)
* Hierarchical taxonomy support (parent-child relationships)
User Dashboard
* Complete user submission dashboard
* View all submitted posts with status indicators
* Edit and resubmit posts
* Delete drafts
* Track submission history
* Customizable dashboard page
Security & Validation
* Google reCAPTCHA v3 integration
* Honeypot spam protection
* Rate limiting to prevent abuse
* Server-side validation for all fields
* Nonce verification
* Capability checks
* SQL injection prevention
* XSS protection
Auto-Save & Drafts
* Automatic draft saving (configurable interval)
* Never lose work due to connection issues
* Resume drafts from user dashboard
* Auto-recovery on browser refresh
Email Notifications
* Customizable email templates
* Send notifications to:
– User (submission received, post published, post rejected)
– Admin (new submission)
* Template variables for dynamic content
* HTML email support
Post Management
* Set default post status (pending, draft, publish)
* Role-based direct publishing
* Post rejection with reason tracking
* Email notification on rejection
* Submission count limits (per form, per user, time-based)
* Duplicate title prevention (optional)
🎯 Perfect For
- Directory Websites – Business listings, doctor directories, restaurant guides
- Job Boards – Job postings, resume submissions
- Real Estate – Property listings with photos and details
- Event Calendars – User-submitted events with categories
- Classified Ads – Product listings with images
- Review Sites – User reviews with ratings and images
- Portfolio Sites – Artist/designer submissions
- Community Platforms – User-generated content with moderation
- Membership Sites – Member profiles and submissions
- Educational Platforms – Assignment submissions, course proposals
🔌 Integrations
Works With:
* Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) – Free and Pro versions
* Secure Custom Fields (SCF)
* All public custom post types
* WordPress multisite
* All major page builders:
– Gutenberg
– Elementor
– Breakdance
– Beaver Builder
– Divi Builder
🎨 Developer Friendly
- Clean, well-documented code
- WordPress coding standards compliant
- Extensive hooks and filters for customization
- PSR-4 autoloading
- Object-oriented architecture
- Translation ready (i18n)
📋 Requirements
- WordPress 6.8 or higher
- PHP 8.0 or higher
- Either ACF (Free/Pro) or SCF plugin installed
🌐 Translation Ready
Airy Frontend Forms is fully translation-ready with a complete .pot file included.
🆘 Support
Need help? We’re here for you!
* Support Forum
External Services
This plugin optionally connects to the following external service:
Google reCAPTCHA v3
What it is: Google reCAPTCHA v3 is an anti-spam service provided by Google that helps protect your forms from automated bot submissions and spam.
When it’s used: This service is only used if you enable the reCAPTCHA feature in the plugin settings (Settings > Airy Forms > CAPTCHA). When enabled, it runs on every form submission to verify that the submission is from a real user and not a bot.
What data is sent: When reCAPTCHA is enabled and a user submits a form, the following data is sent to Google’s servers:
* The reCAPTCHA response token (generated by Google’s JavaScript)
* The user’s IP address
* Browser and device information (user agent)
* Interaction data with the form (mouse movements, clicks, etc.)
Privacy & Terms:
* Google reCAPTCHA Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
* Google reCAPTCHA Terms of Service: https://policies.google.com/terms
* reCAPTCHA documentation: https://developers.google.com/recaptcha
Important Notes:
* reCAPTCHA is completely optional – the plugin works perfectly without it
* You must obtain your own reCAPTCHA API keys from Google and enter them in the plugin settings
* Users will see a small reCAPTCHA badge in the bottom-right corner of pages with forms when enabled
* We recommend reviewing Google’s privacy policy and ensuring compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations in your jurisdiction
Privacy Policy
Airy Frontend Forms does not collect or transmit any user data outside of your WordPress installation. All form submissions are stored as WordPress posts in your database.
Credits
Developed by NXlogy for AiryThemes
Resources Used:
* WordPress Dashicons – https://developer.wordpress.org/resource/dashicons/ (GPLv2)
* Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) – https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/ (External dependency, optional)
* Secure Custom Fields (SCF) – https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-custom-fields/ (External dependency, optional)
Tested With:
* WordPress 6.8 – 6.9
* PHP 8.0 – 8.3
* ACF Free & Pro (6.0+)
* Secure Custom Fields (4.0+)
Special Thanks:
* WordPress Community
* ACF Developer Community
Support
Installation
Automatic Installation
- Log in to your WordPress dashboard
- Navigate to Plugins > Add New
- Search for “Airy Frontend Forms”
- Click Install Now and then Activate
Manual Installation
- Download the plugin zip file
- Log in to your WordPress dashboard
- Navigate to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
- Choose the downloaded zip file and click Install Now
- Activate the plugin
After Activation
- Install ACF or SCF (if not already installed)
- Navigate to Airy Forms > Add New Form
- Configure your form:
- Enter a form name
- Select the post type
- Choose field groups and fields to include
- Configure taxonomies
- Customize default WordPress fields
- Set form behavior and email notifications
- Save the form and copy the generated shortcode
- Paste the shortcode on any page or post where you want the form to appear
- Test your form by submitting a test entry
First Form Setup (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Create ACF Field Groups (if not already created)
* Go to Custom Fields > Field Groups (ACF)
* Create field groups for your post type
* Add fields like text, image, select, etc.
Step 2: Create Your Form
* Go to Airy Forms > Add New Form
* Name: “Business Listing Submission”
* Post Type: Select your custom post type (e.g., “business”)
* Status: Active
Step 3: Select Fields
* Check the field groups you want to include
* Select individual fields from each group
* Customize field labels and settings
* Reorder fields as needed
Step 4: Configure Taxonomies
* Check taxonomies (categories, tags, custom)
* Choose display type (checkbox, dropdown, etc.)
* Set if required and allow new terms
Step 5: Default WordPress Fields
* Enable Post Title, Featured Image, etc.
* Customize labels and placeholders
* Set required fields
Step 6: Form Settings
* Submit button text
* Success message
* Redirect URL (optional)
* Email notifications
Step 7: Save & Use
* Click Save Form
* Copy the generated shortcode: [affcf_form id="1"]
* Create/edit a page
* Paste the shortcode
* Publish and test!
Faq
Yes, you must have either Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) or Secure Custom Fields (SCF) installed and activated.
Absolutely! You can create unlimited forms, each with its own unique configuration.
Yes! Users can view all their submissions in the user dashboard, edit them, and resubmit.
Yes! The plugin works with all registered public post types.
Yes! Works with Gutenberg, Elementor, Breakdance, Beaver Builder, and Divi.
Yes! Full support for ACF Repeater fields with add/remove row functionality.
Yes! You can set submission limits globally, per form, or time-based.
The plugin includes Google reCAPTCHA v3, honeypot fields, and rate limiting.
Yes! All email templates are fully customizable with template variables.
By default, posts are set to “Pending Review”. Admins can review and publish them.
Yes! Users can upload featured images, single images, and image galleries.
Yes! Fully translation-ready with a complete .pot file.
Yes! Fully compatible with WordPress multisite.
Yes! All forms use standard CSS classes for easy customization.
Reviews
Changelog
1.0.0 – 2025-01-05
Initial Release – Production Ready!
Core Features
* Multiple forms support with unique configurations
* Full compatibility with all public custom post types
* Works with WordPress default posts and pages
* Seamless ACF and SCF integration
Field Management
* Granular field selection from ACF/SCF field groups
* Support for all ACF field types including Repeater and Group fields
* Field reordering and configuration
* Default WordPress fields (Title, Content, Excerpt, Featured Image)
* Customizable field labels, placeholders, and help text
Taxonomy Support
* Multiple taxonomy display types (checkbox, radio, dropdown, tags)
* Hierarchical taxonomy support
* Allow users to create new terms (optional)
User Features
* Complete user dashboard
* Edit and resubmit functionality
* Draft management
Security
* Google reCAPTCHA v3 integration
* Honeypot spam protection
* Rate limiting
* Nonce verification
* SQL injection prevention
Email System
* Customizable email templates
* Multiple notification types
* Template variables
Auto-Save
* Automatic draft saving
* Draft recovery
Page Builder Compatibility
* Gutenberg, Elementor, Breakdance, Beaver Builder, Divi
Code Quality
* WordPress Coding Standards compliant
* PHPCS validated (0 errors, 0 warnings)
* Plugin Check validated
* Query Monitor verified