How to Send Contact Form 7 Submissions to WhatsApp

WhatsApp is the world’s most popular messaging app. Form submissions can trigger WhatsApp notifications automatically.

Every Contact Form 7 submission should flow into WhatsApp without manual effort. This guide shows how to set that up in five minutes.

The direct approach

AFI delivers form data straight from WordPress to WhatsApp. No third-party cloud, no per-task fees, and every request is logged for troubleshooting.

What you will need

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

Connect WhatsApp to AFI

WhatsApp uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication. In AFI → Settings → WhatsApp, 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 WhatsApp.

2. Pick your trigger

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

3. Select WhatsApp as the destination

Choose WhatsApp and pick Send Message. This sends a WhatsApp message via the Business API.

4. Map fields

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

Free vs Pro

Free maps phone number and message text with unlimited submissions. Pro adds template message selection. 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 WhatsApp in minutes.