Flexi Contact 
Version
5.09 (last update on Jan 16, 2012)
Rating
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81
License
GPLv2 or later
Non-Commercial
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180932
Date Added
11 September 2009
* Configurable page header, page text, and page image.
* Configurable field names. Five one-line fields, one list box, and one re-sizeable text area.
* All fields can be optional, mandatory, or not shown.
* Optional simple captcha system. We don't want to discourage potential customers, so we use a simple picture based system, "Please click on the cat/dog/etc". You can easily add your own pictures to the image library.
* Optional "magic word" system. The user must find and enter the correct magic word to send a message. You can make the magic word easy to find, or difficult.
* Optional auto-fill of email address and name or username for logged in users.
* Optionally logs all contacts. The log is searchable and viewable in the back end and includes the IP address of the sender.
* Multi-language with many languages. The user guide explains how to add your own language.
Version 5 adds most of the features you have been asking for - but is still just as easy to setup:
* Configurable email templates giving complete control over email content and format.
* Built-in editor to easily edit the FlexiContact CSS styles.
* Option to not show "Email a copy of this message to your own address"
* Option to require agreement of a statement and/or linked article before the send button is enabled.
* Option to send emails as HTML or plain text.
* Option to redirect to a link after sending a message.
In case you need help there is also a full pdf user guide.
A very good free extension.
However I have had to work the styling which is not flexible enough.
Also, the extra fields can be text only which is a limitation.
I wasn't able to add an file attachment for example. FlexiContact uses the Joomla mail library which supports attachments, therefore it would be useful to include this type of field.
However I have had to work the styling which is not flexible enough.
Also, the extra fields can be text only which is a limitation.
I wasn't able to add an file attachment for example. FlexiContact uses the Joomla mail library which supports attachments, therefore it would be useful to include this type of field.
Owner's reply
There are many security implications when allowing public users to upload files to your site. There have to be rules, filters, and limits. It's not a quick job to add this feature securely. You expect a lot for free!
I last tried Flexi Contact over a year ago and wasn't very impressed. I didn't like the interface and things just didn't look very good.
I decided to give the extension another try this week to see if it had been improved on.
What a difference!!
Everything you could want from a Contact component is now in there, and it's very easy to customise to your own needs.
Top marks!
I decided to give the extension another try this week to see if it had been improved on.
What a difference!!
Everything you could want from a Contact component is now in there, and it's very easy to customise to your own needs.
Top marks!
Having no Forum to find out more about issues is not helping.
1. The send button is not supposed to be enabled if checkbox / captcha images are not selected. But it is always enabled but no action if clicked. Once clicked, send button works.
2. The autofill fields are not locked. User can easily remove and replace it with something else not authorized.
3. The Send Button does not disable if checkbox / image not selected which is supposed to be per manual. No action nor message if clicked unless checkbox and image checked.
1. The send button is not supposed to be enabled if checkbox / captcha images are not selected. But it is always enabled but no action if clicked. Once clicked, send button works.
2. The autofill fields are not locked. User can easily remove and replace it with something else not authorized.
3. The Send Button does not disable if checkbox / image not selected which is supposed to be per manual. No action nor message if clicked unless checkbox and image checked.
Great and easy to configure. Clean, no conflicts, does what it says without any fuss. Thank You.
My first review--been here 3 years. I have tried just about EVERY component in the this section and the Captcha section. There were ALWAYS conflicts with other extensions on my site. This is the only one that worked, and the only one that works with RT templates. It's not universal: meaning, won't work for every form you might have. But if you need an easy to use and easy to modify spam/bot/spider filter on your "contact" form....this one rocks. I appreciate the developer's hard work. Support him and his paid extensions! (Joomla Extension mods-- I have zero relations with the guy). Good job!
This extension stands out from others that I have used in that it is clearly well designed and carefully built with excellent attention to detail. I had zero problems installing. All features were clear and simple to implement. End user presentation is first class - no need for modifications. I'm very pleased.
Even I read many good comments, this component gave me a hard time.
Everything in the installation seemed to go OK. But, no e-mail is sent (even I checked all the solutions that are released in the documentation).
The thing that will make me to uninstall it is that there is no even paid support, as the management team informed me.
Everything in the installation seemed to go OK. But, no e-mail is sent (even I checked all the solutions that are released in the documentation).
The thing that will make me to uninstall it is that there is no even paid support, as the management team informed me.
I needed a "flexible" feedback form for site owners that didnt just sit in an assigned position due to the way the site owner wanted the site to look and I found this one.
I have to say EASY to install and EASY to use. I find it professional enough looking for almost any site and the added "click on the picture" anti spam measure is genuinely appreciated!
All in all, I would recommend you try it. You wont be disappointed!
I have to say EASY to install and EASY to use. I find it professional enough looking for almost any site and the added "click on the picture" anti spam measure is genuinely appreciated!
All in all, I would recommend you try it. You wont be disappointed!
Since discovering Flexi Contact it has become an essential part of our components toolkit for developing any website; i cant understate just how useful and time saving this component is. Its not designed for the larger application style forms but is perfect for setting up a single or multiple contact pages.
I'd also advise purchasing the Icon Pack - very neat and a simple alternative to captcha (which personally does nothing but frustrate me..)..
Excellent, thankyou for developing this fantastic component!
I'd also advise purchasing the Icon Pack - very neat and a simple alternative to captcha (which personally does nothing but frustrate me..)..
Excellent, thankyou for developing this fantastic component!
I was using a Contact Form that was a Commercial extension (which I do need for more complex forms on my site) - however, I kept having problems with the simple Contact Form just NOT working right.
I tried Flexi Contact and had it installed, configured, tested and running perfectly within about 10 minutes! VERY easy to configure and so far seems to work exactly like it's supposed to!
I tried Flexi Contact and had it installed, configured, tested and running perfectly within about 10 minutes! VERY easy to configure and so far seems to work exactly like it's supposed to!
I got it working in seconds. Super easy to use. Is great to have those extra fields available. And, also, you can setup a different recipients per menu item, that's fantastic. I had use a few more different contact forms before, and I can guarantee you that this is the best non-commercial contact form. Keep rocking!
Owner's reply
Many thanks to everyone for all the reviews. We don't always reply, but we do always appreciate them!
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