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Bucketforms Lite<\/strong> is the modern conversational form builder for WordPress. Say goodbye to boring, endless vertical forms and expensive recurring SaaS subscriptions.<\/p>\n\n

With Bucketforms Lite, you can build engaging, one-question-at-a-time forms that guide respondents smoothly through your questions with responsive 50\/50 split layouts, fluid animations, and keyboard navigation.<\/p>\n\n

All form submission data stays 100% self-hosted on your own WordPress site, giving you complete data privacy and ownership with zero artificial submission caps or locked leads.<\/p>\n\n

\u2728 Key Features<\/h3>\n\n
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  • Conversational 50\/50 Split Runner:<\/strong> Questions are presented one-at-a-time with intuitive keyboard shortcuts (Enter \/ Tab). On desktop, respondents enjoy a split layout; on mobile, it smoothly adapts to a clean fullscreen experience.<\/li>\n
  • 15 Free Field Types:<\/strong> Short Text, Long Text, Multiple Choice, Star Rating, Opinion Scale (1\u201310), Yes\/No Boolean, Statement, Number, Email, Phone, Date Picker, Website URL, Legal Agreement \/ Terms, Document \/ File Upload, and Digital Signature Pad.<\/li>\n
  • Smart Conditional Logic (Branching):<\/strong> Create personalized questionnaire paths by showing or jumping to specific steps based on respondent choices.<\/li>\n
  • Score & Quiz Calculations:<\/strong> Real-time formula scoring, points calculation, and dynamic outcome brackets for quizzes, assessments, and lead qualification.<\/li>\n
  • Standalone Landing Pages:<\/strong> Every form gets an instant, distraction-free landing page at \/bf\/{slug}<\/code> with zero theme chrome or distractions.<\/li>\n
  • Page Builder Integrations:<\/strong> Native Gutenberg Block (bucketforms\/form-embed<\/code>) and Elementor widget, plus standard WordPress shortcodes ([bucketform id=\"123\"]<\/code>).<\/li>\n
  • Submissions Viewer & CSV Export:<\/strong> View detailed respondent answers, timestamps, and step completions with one-click clean UTF-8 CSV exports. Zero locked leads or submission limits.<\/li>\n
  • GDPR & Privacy Compliant:<\/strong> Integrates directly with WordPress Core Privacy Tools (Export Personal Data & Erase Personal Data) with customizable data retention purge schedules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    \ud83c\udfa8 Design Studio & Presets<\/h3>\n\n
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    • 12 Curated Visual Presets: Ocean (default), Aurora, Sunset, Midnight, Emerald, Minimal, Citrus, Berry, Mint, Lavender, Crimson, and Cyber.<\/li>\n
    • Ambient wave color animations.<\/li>\n
    • Custom background images directly from your WordPress Media Library.<\/li>\n
    • Light and Dark theme modes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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      1. Upload the bucketforms-lite<\/code> folder to the \/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code> directory, or install the ZIP file via Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin<\/strong> in your WordPress admin.<\/li>\n
      2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins<\/strong> screen in WordPress.<\/li>\n
      3. Navigate to Bucketforms<\/strong> in your admin menu to create your first interactive form.<\/li>\n
      4. Embed your form onto any page or post using the Bucketform<\/strong> Gutenberg block, Elementor widget, shortcode [bucketform id=\"YOUR_FORM_ID\"]<\/code>, or view the standalone page at \/bf\/YOUR-SLUG<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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        Do I need a third-party account to use Bucketforms Lite?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        No. Bucketforms Lite is 100% self-hosted on your own WordPress site and database. You own all your data.<\/p><\/dd>\n

        Are file uploads and digital signatures free?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        Yes! All 15 field types\u2014including Document\/File Uploads and Digital Signature Pads\u2014are 100% free and unlocked.<\/p><\/dd>\n

        Are there any limits on forms or submissions in Lite?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        No. Bucketforms Lite does not cap your forms or lock your submissions. You can create as many forms and collect as many submissions as your server can handle.<\/p><\/dd>\n

        Is Bucketforms Lite compatible with Gutenberg and Elementor?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        Yes. Bucketforms Lite includes a dedicated Gutenberg block and an Elementor widget for instant embedding. You can also use the shortcode [bucketform id=\"...\"]<\/code> anywhere.<\/p><\/dd>\n

        What is the standalone form URL?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        Every published form can be accessed directly without theme headers\/footers via \/bf\/{slug}<\/code>, ideal for paid ad funnels and social media bio links.<\/p><\/dd>\n

        What happens if someone submits a form on mobile?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        The responsive form runner automatically switches to an optimized fullscreen experience on mobile devices with touch-friendly controls and bottom navigation.<\/p><\/dd>\n

        Can I use my Bucketforms Pro license on multiple websites?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        Yes! Every Bucketforms Pro license key is valid for up to 10 WordPress websites. You can activate it across your own sites and client installations directly from your WordPress admin.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

        1.1.2<\/h4>\n\n
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        • Rebranded to Bucketforms Lite.<\/li>\n
        • Updated standalone form route to \/bf\/{slug}<\/code>.<\/li>\n
        • Added native Gutenberg block (bucketforms\/form-embed<\/code>) and Elementor widget.<\/li>\n
        • Completely removed submission lock restrictions and form creation limits.<\/li>\n
        • Fully decoupled Pro extensions (Google Sheets sync, outbound webhooks, automatic license updates) into modular Bucketforms Pro add-on.<\/li>\n
        • Script and stylesheet asset loading optimization with full REST API hardening.<\/li>\n
        • WordPress Core GDPR Export and Erase personal data tool support.<\/li>\n
        • Ocean background preset set as default with zero external image dependencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Create high-converting, Typeform-style split-layout conversational forms and surveys in WordPress. 100% self-hosted.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/366050","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=366050"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/chadcombinator"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=366050"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=366050"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=366050"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=366050"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=366050"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=366050"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}