WordPress plugin comparison
FormLayer vs Happyforms
At a glance
- FormLayer has more active installs: 100K+, against 20K+ for Happyforms.
- On a typical day, FormLayer is downloaded about 661 times, Happyforms about 175.
- FormLayer has no reviews yet.
- FormLayer was updated more recently: Oct 26, 2026, against Oct 5, 2026 for Happyforms.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Happyforms has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for FormLayer.
Line by line
FormLayer leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  FormLayer |  Happyforms |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #349 | #1,284 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 31K | 6K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.4(433) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.82 | ×0.89 |
| Last release | 13 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
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