Best Free Way: Redirect Contact Form 7 After Submission (Thank You Page + Save Data!)

Contact Form 7 is one of the most popular free form plugins for WordPress. Millions of sites use it for contact forms, quote requests, bookings, and lead capture. But by default, after someone submits the form, it only shows a simple “Thank you” message on the same page. This can feel boring and miss out on great opportunities—like sending users to a thank-you page, offer page, or external link.

That’s where Redirection for Contact Form 7 comes in. This lightweight, free plugin (developed by Themeisle) adds powerful post-submission actions to your CF7 forms. No coding needed. In this article, we’ll cover why you need redirection, key features of the plugin, how to set it up, and when to upgrade to Pro.

Redirection for Contact Form 7

Why Add Redirection to Contact Form 7?

Redirecting after form submission improves user experience and boosts conversions:

• Show a custom thank-you page with next steps, download links, or special offers.
• Keep visitors on your site longer (or send them to a sales page).
• Pass form data (like name or email) as URL parameters for personalized follow-ups.
• Track submissions better with UTM tags or analytics.
• Avoid the default plain message that makes users think nothing happened.

Without redirection, many visitors leave quickly. With it, you guide them exactly where you want.

Key Features of Redirection for Contact Form 7 (Free Version)

The free version is already very useful and has over 300,000 active installs. Main highlights include:

• Redirect to Any Page or URL — Send users to an internal WordPress page, external site, or custom link after successful submission.
• Open in New Tab — Keep your main site open while opening the thank-you/offers page in a new browser tab.
• Pass Form Fields as Query Parameters — Append submitted data to the URL (e.g., ?name=John&email=john@example.com). Great for dynamic thank-you pages or tracking tools.
• Honeypot Spam Protection — Add invisible fields to catch bots without CAPTCHAs or annoying users.
• Save Submissions to Database — Store every entry safely in your WordPress database. Never lose leads again. Easy to view/export later.
• GDPR Compliance Tools — Let users request export or erasure of their personal data right from your site.

These features make basic CF7 much smarter without switching to a paid form builder.

Pro Version: Extra Power for Advanced Needs

If you want more control, the Pro version unlocks:

• Conditional logic (redirect based on what user selected in dropdown, checkbox, etc.).
• Execute custom JavaScript after submission.
• Webhook support to connect with Zapier, Make, or other tools.
• Frontend post creation from form data.
• PDF generation from submissions.
• Integrations with Mailchimp, PayPal, Stripe, HubSpot, Salesforce, Twilio, and more.

Pro is perfect for e-commerce sites, agencies, or high-volume lead gen.

How to Install and Set Up Redirection for Contact Form 7 (Step-by-Step)

1. Go to your WordPress dashboard → Plugins → Add New.
2. Search for “Redirection for Contact Form 7“.
3. Install and activate it (developed by Themeisle).
4. Go to Contact → Redirection (new menu item) or edit any CF7 form.
5. In the form editor, scroll to the Actions or Redirection tab.
6. Enable Redirect action.
7. Choose:

• Redirect to a specific WordPress page.
• Or enter any external URL.
• Option to open in new tab.
• Add query parameters from form fields (e.g., [your-name], [your-email]).

1. Optionally enable Honeypot or Database save.
2. Save and test the form!
   

Setup takes under 5 minutes. Works with all CF7 forms.

If you’re using Contact Form 7 and want better post-submission flow, Redirection for Contact Form 7 is a must-have free add-on. It fixes the biggest limitation of CF7 and helps turn forms into real conversion machines.