The Contact Form 7 GetResponse extension connects your WordPress contact forms to GetResponse, an email marketing and automation platform. In other words, when a visitor submits a Contact Form 7 form on your site, their information is automatically added to your GetResponse campaign.
Additionally, the Contact Form 7 GetResponse extension is free, lightweight, and integrates directly into the Contact Form 7 editor. You configure each form individually — enter your GetResponse API key, select the campaign, and map your fields. As a result, different forms can target different GetResponse campaigns without any code changes.
Furthermore, the plugin is available on WordPress.org and takes less than five minutes to set up from installation to your first subscriber.
What Is the Contact Form 7 GetResponse Extension?
The Contact Form 7 GetResponse extension adds a new tab to every Contact Form 7 form in your WordPress admin. Specifically, this tab contains the GetResponse API key field and campaign selection. Once configured, every form submission passes the subscriber data to GetResponse via its REST API.
In addition, the plugin uses GetResponse’s current API version (v3). Consequently, it supports all modern GetResponse features including custom fields, tagging, and both GetResponse Free and paid plans.
Key Features
- Per-form configuration — each Contact Form 7 form has its own GetResponse settings. As a result, your newsletter form can target one campaign while your webinar registration targets another.
- GetResponse API key authentication — simple API key setup, no OAuth flows required.
- Custom field mapping — map any Contact Form 7 field to a GetResponse custom field beyond just name and email.
- Campaign selection — choose which GetResponse campaign receives the subscribers from each form.
- Graceful error handling — failed API calls do not break the form submission. The visitor still sees the CF7 success message.
In short, the Contact Form 7 GetResponse extension gives you a reliable bridge between your WordPress forms and GetResponse’s marketing platform.
How It Works
The integration follows a straightforward workflow:
- Visitor submits a Contact Form 7 form on your WordPress site.
- Contact Form 7 processes the submission — sends the email notification as configured.
- The GetResponse extension fires — it reads the API key and campaign selection from the form’s GetResponse tab.
- The plugin sends the subscriber data to GetResponse via a secure API call.
- GetResponse adds the subscriber to the specified campaign with all mapped fields.
Consequently, the entire process is invisible to the visitor. The form behaves exactly as a standard Contact Form 7 form — the GetResponse subscription happens in the background.
Setting Up the Contact Form 7 GetResponse Extension
Step 1: Get Your GetResponse API Key
First, log in to your GetResponse account. Specifically, navigate to Tools > Integrations & API > API. Click “Generate API key” and copy the key. In addition, give the key a descriptive name so you can identify it later.
Step 2: Configure the Plugin
Next, open any Contact Form 7 form in your WordPress admin and click the GetResponse tab. Paste your API key and click Save. After that, the plugin validates the key and loads your available GetResponse campaigns.
Step 3: Select a Campaign and Map Fields
Select the GetResponse campaign you want form submissions sent to. Map your CF7 form fields to the corresponding GetResponse fields. In particular, map at minimum the email field — additional fields like name and custom fields are optional but recommended.
Step 4: Test
Finally, save the form and submit a test entry. Verify that the subscriber appears in your GetResponse campaign with all mapped fields populated correctly.
Why GetResponse?
GetResponse is more than a basic email marketing tool. Moreover, it includes features that set it apart from other email marketing platforms:
- Marketing automation — build visual workflows that trigger emails, tag subscribers, and move contacts between campaigns based on behavior.
- Landing pages — create standalone landing pages with built-in forms and A/B testing, no separate tool needed.
- Webinar hosting — run live and on-demand webinars directly inside GetResponse, with registration tied to your email lists.
- Conversion funnels — build complete sales funnels from opt-in to purchase, all within GetResponse.
As a result, the Contact Form 7 GetResponse extension becomes the entry point to a full marketing automation stack, not just a newsletter subscription tool.
GetResponse vs Other Email Marketing Platforms
If you are choosing between email marketing platforms for your Contact Form 7 integration, here is how GetResponse compares:
| Feature | GetResponse | Mailchimp | AWeber | Campaign Monitor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free CF7 extension | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| API authentication | API key | API key | OAuth | API key |
| Marketing automation | Advanced | Basic | Basic | Basic |
| Landing pages | Built-in | Limited | Yes | No |
| Webinar hosting | Built-in | No | No | No |
| Free plan | Yes (500 contacts) | Yes (500 contacts) | Yes (500 contacts) | Limited trial |
Specifically, GetResponse stands out for its built-in marketing automation, landing page builder, and webinar hosting — features that other platforms either lack or charge extra for.
Common Questions
Does the plugin work with GetResponse Free?
Yes. The Contact Form 7 GetResponse extension works with all GetResponse plans including the free tier. In fact, the API is the same across all plans — the only difference is which GetResponse features you have access to in the dashboard.
Can I use different campaigns for different forms?
Yes. Each Contact Form 7 form has its own GetResponse tab with independent settings. As a result, your newsletter signup form can send subscribers to your “Newsletter” campaign while your consultation request form targets your “Leads” campaign.
What happens if the GetResponse API is down?
The form submission still succeeds. Specifically, the plugin handles API errors gracefully — the visitor sees the normal CF7 success message regardless of whether the GetResponse call succeeded or failed. However, the subscriber is not added to GetResponse if the API call fails.
Can I add tags to subscribers?
Yes. GetResponse supports tagging subscribers through the API. Consequently, you can configure the plugin to apply specific tags when a form is submitted, which is useful for segmentation and automation workflows.
Related Extensions
If you use other email marketing platforms alongside or instead of GetResponse, these extensions follow the same pattern:
- Contact Form 7 Mailchimp Extension — the most popular CF7 email marketing integration with 50,000+ active installs.
- Contact Form 7 AWeber Extension — OAuth-based integration with AWeber.
- Contact Form 7 Campaign Monitor Extension — API key integration with Campaign Monitor.
- Contact Form 7 iContact Extension — integration with iContact lists.
Additionally, if you need help with the Contact Form 7 GetResponse extension or any other aspect of the plugin, contact us directly.