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wpForo Topic Custom Fields
wpForo Topic Custom Fields is an addon plugin by gVectors Team for the wpForo forum plugin. It lets you build custom topic submission forms, so members fill in the specific details your forum needs each time they start a new topic.
- Version
- 3.2.1
- Released
- Apr 26, 2024
- Developer
- wpForo
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.19 a year on its own
What’s new in wpForo Topic Custom Fields 3.2.1
Version 3.2.1
Latest
- NewPHP 8.2 Compatibility
What it does
A standard forum topic form asks for a title and a message, which leaves important details scattered through free text. This addon lets you collect structured information at the moment a topic is created. A support forum can ask for product details, a classifieds board can ask for a phone number and a date, and a business directory can ask for a website URL. Each forum or user group can have its own form with its own set of fields.
Forms are built with a drag-and-drop builder that arranges fields in rows and columns, with no coding required. You choose from field types such as text, email, dropdowns, checkboxes, file uploads and multivalue autocomplete, then set labels, placeholders, tooltips, icons and validation rules. Custom fields can also be added to the forum search form, so visitors can filter topics by the criteria you defined. It extends wpForo, so you need that plugin in place.
Best for
- Support forums that need product or issue details
- Classified listing and business directory communities
- Niche forums collecting structured data per topic
Features
Drag-and-drop form builder
Create topic submission forms by placing fields into rows and columns, building multi-column layouts without writing any code.
Forms per forum and user group
Assign different forms with their own custom fields to different forums or user groups, so each section of your community collects the details it needs.
Wide range of field types
Choose from Text, Email, Phone, URL, Date, Number, Drop-down, Radio, Checkbox, Textarea, File Upload, HTML and Multivalue Autocomplete fields.
Detailed field settings
Set labels, placeholders, tooltips and icons, add validation such as minimum or maximum length or value, and mark fields as required or guest-only.
Search and filter by fields
Add custom fields to the forum search form so users can search and filter topics using the specific criteria your fields capture.
Clone existing forms
Duplicate a custom topic form to save setup time when you need a similar form for another forum or user group.
Responsive form layouts
Custom topic forms are designed to display and work properly on both desktop and mobile devices.
Questions about wpForo Topic Custom Fields
Does this work on its own or do I need wpForo?
It is an addon for the wpForo forum plugin and extends wpForo's built-in topic creation. You need wpForo running on your site, and this plugin adds the custom fields and form builder on top of it.
Can different forums use different topic forms?
Yes. You can create multiple custom forms and assign them to different forums or user groups. Each form can have its own fields, and you can clone an existing form to set up similar ones faster.
Can users search topics by the custom field values?
Yes. The custom fields can be added to the forum's search form, letting visitors search and filter topics based on the information collected in those fields, such as a date, category choice or other criteria.
Can I make some fields required or limit their input?
Yes. Each field can be set as required or guest-only, and you can add validation rules such as minimum and maximum length or value. Labels, placeholders, tooltips and icons are also configurable.
Is wpForo Topic Custom Fields free?
The code of wpForo Topic Custom Fields is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of wpForo Topic Custom Fields is this?
Version 3.2.1, released Apr 26, 2024. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update wpForo Topic Custom Fields?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of wpForo Topic Custom Fields automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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