How to Send Contact Form 7 Submissions to Slack

Slack is a messaging platform. Form submissions can trigger instant notifications. Contact Form 7 is everywhere on WordPress. Slack is where your data needs to go. Here is how to connect them without Zapier or code.

Why connect directly?

Cloud automation tools like Zapier charge per task and route your data through external servers. AFI processes everything on your WordPress site. No per-submission fees, no external dependencies.

What you will need

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

Connect Slack to AFI

Slack uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication. In AFI → Settings → Slack, click Authorize and grant access. This is a one-time step.

Setting up the integration

1. Create a new integration

Go to AFI → Add New. Name it CF7 to Slack.

2. Pick your trigger

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

3. Select Slack as the destination

Choose Slack and pick Send Message. This sends a message to a Slack channel.

4. Map fields

Match each Slack 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 Slack. Check AFI → Log if needed.

Free vs Pro

Free maps message text with unlimited submissions. Pro adds channel selection via webhook. 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 Slack in minutes.