What's great
I’ve been using Contact Form to API for a few weeks and it’s been rock solid. No more manual exports or kludgy Zapier hacks. It just sends form data where we need it. Team was responsive when I had a question. Highly recommend for WordPress projects that need real integrations.
vs Alternatives
Plugins like WP Webhooks, Uncanny Automator, AutomatorWP, or Bit Integrations let you trigger actions (including external API calls) based on events in WordPress, including form submissions. These are broader automation tools rather than form-specific APIs.
They’re good if you want cross-plugin automations (for example, send form data to CRM and update a membership profile). They often require a slightly different setup than a dedicated form-to-API solution.
I chose Contact Form to Any API because it makes connecting WordPress forms to custom APIs simple and reliable. I can map fields, add headers, control payloads, and even store submissions locally. Compared to generic webhook or automation plugins, it’s purpose-built for API integrations and gives me the control I need without extra middleware.
Can I set custom headers and query parameters?
Yes, The plugin lets you define custom HTTP headers and query parameters as part of the API configuration. That means you can pass things like authorization tokens, API keys, content type headers, or any custom header your endpoint requires. Query parameters can also be mapped dynamically from form fields or set as static values.
Does it store form entries in WordPress for backup?
Yes. Contact Form to API does give you local storage inside WordPress as an option. You can enable the plugin to save form submissions right in your WordPress database, so you’ll have a backup of every entry. From there you can view entries in the dashboard and export them (CSV, Excel, PDF, print) if you want a local backup or review of data.
If you don’t enable this feature, the plugin will only push submissions straight to your API endpoints without keeping a copy, so make sure you turn on entry storage if backups matter to you.
Can I transform or sanitize data before sending?
Yes. The plugin gives you solid control over the data before it’s sent.
You can transform, sanitize, and filter form values prior to pushing them to your API. This includes renaming fields, restructuring payloads, removing unwanted inputs, and cleaning values to match your endpoint’s requirements. It’s especially useful when your form structure doesn’t exactly match what the receiving system expects.
For more advanced cases, you can also hook into WordPress filters to apply custom logic before the request is triggered. That keeps things flexible without forcing heavy custom code.
In short, you’re not just forwarding raw form data. You can shape it properly before it leaves WordPress.