Troubleshooting WPForms Not Working in WordPress

WPForms issues are typically caused by plugin conflicts, caching layers, or server-side security restrictions blocking form submission requests.

Based on 1 community reports.

Linked sources: 8.

Known Issues

• Plugin conflicts with caching plugins
• Server security blocking AJAX requests
• Incorrect SMTP configuration for notifications

Community Q&A

Why are my WPForms not sending emails?

This is often due to your server’s PHP mail function being blocked. Use an SMTP plugin to route emails through a reliable provider like SendGrid or Gmail.

Why is my form not submitting on the page?

This is usually a JavaScript conflict. Check your browser console for errors and try disabling other plugins one by one to identify the culprit.

Can caching plugins break WPForms?

Yes, aggressive caching can prevent the form’s AJAX scripts from loading. Try excluding your contact page from your caching plugin’s settings.

Reddit Sources

• Graphic designer inheriting a MESSY website that’s TOO LARGE to back-up. Crazy huge cache, or something else? (r/Wordpress)
• Woocommerce & Elementor - the speed is bad? (r/Wordpress)
• GSC URL reports “Blocked by robots.txt” — robots.txt is clean, have exhausted every cause I can think of… (r/Wordpress)
• Plugins I wish I’d discovered earlier – all solid (from plugins for beginners to pros) (r/Wordpress)
• New to WP and lost with a query (r/Wordpress)
• Crafted with Love for Web Developers: Leadee - A WordPress Plugin for Collecting Leads from Forms (r/Wordpress)
• Automated Emails in spam, help? (r/Wordpress)
• Screaming Frog (£199/yr) vs SiteVett ($1.99/scan or $9/mth) for WordPress QA — founder here, honest where each wins (r/Wordpress)