by Themekraft 4.8 (180 reviews)

BuddyForms

Name: BuddyForms
Rating: 4.8 (180 reviews)
Author: Themekraft

BuddyForms is a versatile plugin that allows the creation of post forms, registration forms, profile forms, content forms, and supports file uploads.

BuddyForms ranks #7,329 among WordPress.org plugins with 800+ active installations, is #375 of 2,802 in the Contact Forms category, a 4.8/5 rating from 180 reviews, and was last updated Oct 7, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1

v2.10.5 Current Version v2.10.5

Updated 3 weeks ago Last Update on 07 Oct, 2026

Refreshed 2 days ago Last Refreshed on

#375 of 2,802 in Contact Forms Top 10% by installs Downloads +53.1% this week Actively maintained

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Rank

#7,329

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Active Installs

800+

-15.8%

KW Avg Position

117.3

4.6 worse

Downloads

214.8K

+12 today

Support Resolved

— No change

Rating

96%

Review 4.8 out of 5

4.8 (180 reviews)

Next Milestone 900

Total Progress 85%

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Reviews & Ratings

4.8

180 reviews

Overall 96%

163 (91%)

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Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

28 known vulnerabilities on record · 4 in the last 24 months · checked 3 months ago

Oct 19, 2025 UNPATCHED

Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles – Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC) [buddyforms] <= 2.9.0 (unfixed)

CVE-2025-62973 · No fix released
Apr 4, 2025 UNPATCHED

Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles – Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC) [buddyforms] <= 2.9.0 (unfixed)

CVE-2025-32151 · No fix released
Feb 21, 2025

Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles – Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC) [buddyforms] < 2.8.16

CVE-2024-12038 · Fixed in v2.8.16
Jan 30, 2025

Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles – Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC) [buddyforms] < 2.8.14

CVE-2024-12037 · Fixed in v2.8.14
Oct 16, 2024

Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles – Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC) [buddyforms] < 2.6.3

CVE-2022-4974 · Fixed in v2.6.3
Sep 30, 2024

Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles – Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC) [buddyforms] < 2.8.13

CVE-2024-47377 · Fixed in v2.8.13
Sep 13, 2024

Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles – Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC) [buddyforms] < 2.8.12

CVE-2024-8246 · Fixed in v2.8.12
Jun 4, 2024

Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles – Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC) [buddyforms] < 2.8.10

CVE-2024-5149 · Fixed in v2.8.10
Apr 22, 2024

Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles – Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC) [buddyforms] < 2.8.9

CVE-2024-32830 · Fixed in v2.8.9
Mar 25, 2024

Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles – Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC) [buddyforms] < 2.8.6

CVE-2024-30198 · Fixed in v2.8.6

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Plugin Details

Version: 2.10.5
Last Updated: Oct 07, 2026
Requires WP: 5.9+
Tested Up To: 7.1
PHP Version: 7.4 or higher
Author: Themekraft

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.8
Reviews: 180
Support Threads: 0
Resolved: 0%

Keywords

User Registration custom form form builder forms registration

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for WordPress site owners who need users to submit content, register, or edit profiles from the front end. It solves the problem of building and managing post, registration, profile, and contact forms without custom coding, including file uploads and submission moderation.

Frontend post submission forms
User registration forms
Profile forms
File and image uploads
Gutenberg block embedding
Shortcodes for forms and lists
Login/logout form display
Integrates with WooCommerce, BuddyPress, ACF

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BuddyForms

Creating a post form using BuddyForms is incredibly simple. Our intuitive user interface allows you to build and customize your post forms to meet your unique requirements.

Absolutely! BuddyForms allows you to fully customize your registration form fields. You can add or remove fields as needed, ensuring a seamless registration process for your users.

Yes, with BuddyForms, you can create profile forms tailored to different user roles. Our plugin provides a robust solution for crafting and managing multiple profile forms with ease.

BuddyForms is versatile and allows you to create a variety of content forms. Whether you need to handle blog posts, articles, product descriptions, or any other content types, BuddyForms has got you covered.

Yes, BuddyForms supports file uploads. Users can easily attach files, images, or any other media to their forms, making BuddyForms a comprehensive solution for your form needs.

Yes, you can create Simple Contact Forms or Complex Contact Forms with different custom fields

Yes, you can add login and registration Form Elements to any form and ask your user to log in or Register during form submission.