Formidable Forms vs WPForms
Side-by-side WordPress.org install buckets, ratings, and support signals. Neither side can pay for a win.
| Metric | Formidable Forms | WPForms |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 300K+ | 5M+ |
| Rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Number of ratings | 1,376 | 14,356 |
| Support resolved | 100% | 93.5% |
| Rank by installs | #173 | #11 |
| Tested up to | 7.0.2 | 7.0.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.2 |
Methodology and snapshot notes
Formidable Forms vs WPForms is a data-led WordPress plugin comparison on HostList. Both sides use the same WordPress.org signals: active-install buckets, ratings, rating volume, and support resolution where available. Neither plugin vendor can pay for a win on this page. Use the numbers to shortlist a tool, then follow the hosting links for WordPress, WooCommerce, caching, or security fit. Active installs are ranges, not exact counts. HostList rank is by active-install bucket only (alphabetical tiebreak within a bucket).
As of the latest HostList snapshot, Formidable Forms sits at 300K+ active installs with a 4.8/5 rating from 1,376 reviews (rank #173 by installs). WPForms is at 5M+, 4.8/5 from 14,356 reviews (rank #11). Support resolution is 100% for Formidable Forms and 93.5% for WPForms. Prefer the side whose install bucket, rating volume, and support load match your risk tolerance, then pick hosting that fits that stack.
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Data aggregated from WordPress.org. Active installs are published buckets, not exact counts. Category: forms.