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Shortcode in Core Forms

Use [cf_form slug="your-form"] anywhere WordPress accepts a shortcode.

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Sometimes a shortcode is just simpler. Drop [cf_form slug="contact"] into a classic-editor post, a widget, a page builder block, an email template, or a custom theme template.

What you get

How Shortcode works in Core Forms

By slug or ID

[cf_form slug="contact"] or [cf_form id="42"] — your call.

Universal

Works in classic editor, page builders, widgets, email subject lines, anywhere shortcodes do.

Theme-template embed

Use do_shortcode() in any PHP template — drop a form into a header, footer, or custom block.

Set it up

Connect Shortcode in 3 minutes

  1. 1

    Note your form slug

    On the form list, the shortcode chip displays the exact slug to use.

  2. 2

    Paste it in

    [cf_form slug="contact"] inside any content or template.

Shortcode usage

[cf_form slug="contact"]

[cf_form id="42"]
Pairs well with

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Bundled with every Core Forms license.

Shortcode — and every other integration on this site — is included with your license. Use code CFLAUNCH for 20% off either plan.

Get Lifetime — $249 Yearly — $59/yr