CF7 Required custom field
v1.1by alexdoc1985 · updated 8 years ago
CF7 Required custom field - a plugin in which you customized your message for the required field for CF7.
- Rank
- #14,805
- Down26 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 142
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.7K
- 2,719 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
CF7 Required custom field at a glance
CF7 Required custom field is a WordPress plugin by alexdoc1985 with 100+ active installs, the #14,805 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 20% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.1 came out on Jun 7, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 27 plugins tagged “contactform7”, it ranks #10. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats80 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | CF7 Required custom field |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 142 · -6.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 142 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 142 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 142 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 142 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 141 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 140 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 141 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 141 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 140 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 140 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 141 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 141 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 151 |
Rank over time
#14,805 · up 41 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #14,805 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,779 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,767 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,803 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,820 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,822 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,888 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,864 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,845 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,888 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,922 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,876 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,888 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,846 |
Growth %
Average -0.47% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.71% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.71% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.71% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.71% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.71% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.62% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #14888 → #14820
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.5.4
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 5, 2018
- Last updated
- Jun 7, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about CF7 Required custom field
How many websites use CF7 Required custom field?
CF7 Required custom field is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,805 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has CF7 Required custom field been downloaded?
2,719 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was CF7 Required custom field last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Jun 7, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is CF7 Required custom field compatible with the latest WordPress?
CF7 Required custom field’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is CF7 Required custom field still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does CF7 Required custom field have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to CF7 Required custom field?
The plugins most like CF7 Required custom field, by the tags they share, are Conditional Fields for Contact Form 7 (100K+), GSheetConnector (40K+) and Masks Form Fields (9K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 142 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.7K |
| Author | alexdoc1985 |
| First released | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.5.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 7, 2018 |
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