WordPress plugin comparison
CF7 Apps vs Defer for Contact Form 7
At a glance
- CF7 Apps has more active installs: 300K+, against 10+ for Defer for Contact Form 7.
- On a typical day, CF7 Apps is downloaded about 4,775 times, Defer for Contact Form 7 about 6.
- Defer for Contact Form 7 has no reviews yet.
- Defer for Contact Form 7 was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Oct 29, 2026 for CF7 Apps.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- CF7 Apps has been around longer: since 2011, against 2026 for Defer for Contact Form 7.
Line by line
CF7 Apps leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  CF7 Apps |  Defer for Contact Form 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #156 | #34,489 |
| Active installs | 300K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 204.2K | 350 |
| Rating | 3.8(135) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 80% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.88 | ×0.13 |
| Last release | 13 days ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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