BuddyPress User Contact Form

User Contact Form for BuddyPress - Direct communication between members

User Contact Form is an extension for the BuddyPress environment that introduces an intuitive and secure way for users to communicate with each other. The plugin integrates the contact form directly with the user's profile, allowing them to send messages without revealing their private email address. The solution was designed for communities, membership portals, and internal networks, where communication should be fast, controlled, and compliant with privacy policies.

Key Features of User Contact Form

• Inserting a form in your BuddyPress profile - the form appears as a tab or button on the member's profile page.
• Shortcodes and Widgets – Easily place your form anywhere on your website using a shortcode or widget.
• Configurable form fields – fields such as subject, message, attachments, consent checkbox (GDPR), and custom fields.
• Spam protection – reCAPTCHA integration, honeypot mechanism and sending limits per minute/hour.
• Send as private message or email – options for sending content to the user's inbox, BuddyPress activity, or saving to the database.
• Roles and permissions – control the visibility of the form for different user roles and the ability to block guest submissions.
• Ajax and browser validation – smooth submission without page reload and client-side field validation.
• Message storage and export – contact archiving in the admin panel with the option of exporting to CSV.
• Styling options – customize the appearance via the settings panel or override templates in the theme.
• Multilingual and WPML/Polylang compatible - ready to configure for multilingual communities.

Benefits of implementing User Contact Form

Implementing the User Contact Form increases user engagement, simplifies the contact process, and reduces the risk of abuse resulting from direct email address sharing. Administrators gain the ability to monitor communication, limit abuse, and create access rules in accordance with the site's policies. For users, using the form is quick and convenient—no need to learn external email addresses or install additional extensions.

Applications and use cases

• E-learning training platforms – contact between students and trainers without revealing their e-mail addresses.
• Social networking sites – easily initiate conversations between members, submit cooperation proposals and exchange information.
• Recruitment sites – candidates can send queries to recruiters and communication remains controlled.
• Corporate communities – internal communication within the intranet, without the need to use external email inboxes.
• Advertising websites – potential customers contact exhibitors without revealing private contact details.

User Contact Form stands out for its ease of implementation, flexible configuration, and compatibility with the BuddyPress ecosystem. With the ability to restrict access by role and advanced anti-spam mechanisms, the form is a practical tool for online community owners who want to facilitate secure and effective communication between members.