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File URL Replacer for Contact Form 7

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File URL Replacer for Contact Form 7

by Bonny Elangbam

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Description

File URL Replacer for Contact Form 7 enhances Contact Form 7 by replacing file field tags with clickable download URLs in email notifications. Files are permanently saved to your WordPress Media Library.

Features

  • Automatically saves uploaded files to WordPress Media Library
  • Replaces all [file-*] tags with clickable download links
  • Supports multiple file uploads
  • Professional email formatting with file size display
  • Works with all Contact Form 7 file fields
  • No configuration required – works out of the box
  • Lightweight and performance optimized

How It Works

  1. Install and activate the plugin
  2. Create your Contact Form 7 form with file upload fields
  3. Use file field tags like [file-123] in your email template
  4. Files are automatically saved to Media Library
  5. Email recipients receive clickable download links

Requirements

  • Contact Form 7 plugin must be installed and activated
  • Enable “Use HTML content type” in CF7 mail settings for styled links
  1. Upload the plugin files to /wp-content/plugins/file-url-replacer-for-contact-form-7 directory, or install through WordPress plugins screen
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
  3. Make sure Contact Form 7 is installed and activated
  4. Enable “Use HTML content type” in your Contact Form 7 mail settings
  5. Use file field tags in your email templates – they’ll be automatically replaced
  1. Email with clickable file download links

    Email with clickable file download links

Does this work with Contact Form 7?

Yes, Contact Form 7 must be installed and activated for this plugin to work.

Do I need to configure anything?

No configuration needed. Just activate and it works automatically with all CF7 forms.

Where are the files stored?

Files are permanently saved to your WordPress Media Library.

Can I use multiple file upload fields?

Yes, it works with unlimited file upload fields in your forms.

Will this work with existing forms?

Yes, it works with all existing and new Contact Form 7 forms.

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • Automatic file URL replacement
  • Media Library integration
  • Support for multiple file uploads
  • Professional email formatting
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