How to Send Contact Form 7 Submissions to MailerLite Classic

Written by Nasir Ahmed
PublishedAugust 2, 2026
Reading time2 min read

MailerLite Classic is a email marketing platform for managing subscribers and campaigns. Every Contact Form 7 submission should flow into MailerLite Classic without manual effort. This guide shows how to set that up in five minutes.

Skip the automation middleman

Rather than routing data through a third-party cloud, AFI sends it directly from your WordPress server to MailerLite Classic. No task meter, no monthly bill.

What you will need

  • A WordPress site with Contact Form 7 installed and at least one form.
  • A MailerLite Classic account.
  • The Advanced Form Integration plugin (free from WordPress.org).

Connect MailerLite Classic to AFI

  1. Log in to your MailerLite Classic account.
  2. Copy your API Key from settings.
  3. In WordPress, go to AFI → Settings → MailerLite Classic.
  4. Paste the API Key and click Save Changes.

Setting up the integration

1. Create a new integration

Go to AFI → Add New. Name it CF7 to MailerLite Classic.

2. Pick your trigger

Select Contact Form 7 and choose your form. Fields are detected automatically.

3. Select MailerLite Classic as the destination

Choose MailerLite Classic and pick Add Subscriber. This adds a subscriber to MailerLite Classic.

4. Map fields

Match each MailerLite Classic field to the corresponding Contact Form 7 field. Smart tags like {{_submission_date}} are available.

5. Add conditions if needed

Send only specific submissions based on conditional rules.

6. Save and test

Click Save Integration. Submit a test form and verify in MailerLite Classic. Check AFI → Log if needed.

Free vs Pro

Free maps email and name with unlimited submissions. Pro adds custom field mapping. No per-submission fees.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need coding skills?

No. Everything is visual.

Will this slow down my form?

No. Data is sent asynchronously after submission.

Can I connect multiple forms?

Yes. Create as many integrations as you need.

Get started

Install Advanced Form Integration free from WordPress.org and connect Contact Form 7 to MailerLite Classic in minutes.

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