Contact Form 7 + Telegram

About Contact Form 7 + Telegram

This plugin allows you to send Contact Form 7 messages to your Telegram chat. You just need to create a Telegram bot, save the bot token, and add the shortcode [telegram] to your contact form template. You can also add users or groups to your subscriber list and approve or decline requests on the settings page.

Frequently asked questions

What does this plugin do?

This plugin allows you to send Contact Form 7 messages to your Telegram chat. It integrates your CF7 forms with a Telegram bot for notifications.

How do I set up the Telegram bot?

You need to create a Telegram Bot and save its Bot-Token on the plugin's settings page or as a constant. Then, add the shortcode [telegram] to your Contact Form 7 template.

How do I add users or groups to receive messages?

To add a user, send the /cf7tg_start command to your bot. To add a group, add your bot to the group and send the /cf7tg_start command there. You will then approve or decline these requests on the plugin's settings page.

Does this plugin support custom markdown?

Yes, you can customize the markdown tag set using the 'wpcf7tg_markdown' filter. This allows for tailored message formatting.

How does the plugin communicate with Telegram?

The plugin uses the Telegram API and makes remote HTTP-requests to Telegram servers. This is how it sends your notifications.

Changelog

0.8.6

Security issue CVE-2024-9629 got fixed.

0.8.5

PHP 7.2 compatibility fixed.

0.8.4

Markdown symbols escaping got added in order to fix an issue.

0.8.3

Blueprint got added.

0.8.2

Donation link got changed.
tested up to WP 6.5

0.8.1

Actualize add-on sale date.

0.8

Addons available

0.7.10

Preparing for attachment sending
A few fixes

0.7.9

Markdown for HTML-format issue

0.7.7

Support WP 5.3 functions for WP before 5.3

0.7

New interface recipient management
Groups are supported
WPCF7_ContactForm::prop( ‘mail’ ) instead WPCF7_ContactForm::$mail
FIXED Dependence parse_mode by use_html property

0.6.2

Trim for CHAT_ID field elements added

0.6.1

Markdown bug fixed

0.6

Message to telegram now sends on wpcf7_before_send_mail hook instead wpcf7_mail_sent. It is more reliable way.
wpcf7tg_skip_tg added.
wpcf7tg_markdown added.
WPFC7TG_BOT_TOKEN added.
bugs fixed

0.5

Markdown added