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How Do I Add a Country Drop-Down List in WordPress?

Published in WordPress Plugins 3 mins read

To add a country drop-down list to your WordPress forms, you typically need to use a form plugin that offers this functionality, often in conjunction with an add-on. Here's how to do it, most commonly using Contact Form 7 and Ultimate Addons for Contact Form 7:

  1. Install and Activate Plugins:

    • First, ensure you have the Contact Form 7 plugin installed and activated. If not, go to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard, search for "Contact Form 7," install it, and activate it.
    • Next, install and activate the Ultimate Addons for Contact Form 7 plugin. Follow the same steps as above, searching for "Ultimate Addons for Contact Form 7."

  2. Enable the Country Dropdown Field:

    • Navigate to the Ultimate Addons section within your WordPress dashboard (this usually appears as a submenu item).
    • Locate the "Country Dropdown Field" option, which might be a checkbox or a toggle.
    • Enable the "Country Dropdown Field" option. This activates the functionality within Contact Form 7.

  3. Add the Country Dropdown to Your Form:

    • Go to Contact > Contact Forms in your WordPress dashboard.

    • Edit the form where you want to add the country dropdown.

    • In the form editor, you should now see a new tag available for inserting the country dropdown. It might be labelled "Country," "Country Dropdown," or something similar.

    • Click this tag to insert it into your form. You can customize the tag's options, such as the field's name and whether it's a required field. For example:

      [country country-name id:country-field class:country-select]
      • country-name: The name of the form field (used for processing the data).
      • id: An optional ID for styling the field with CSS.
      • class: An optional CSS class for styling.

  4. Save and Test Your Form:

    • Save the changes to your Contact Form 7 form.
    • Embed the form on a page or post on your website.
    • Visit the page where the form is embedded and verify that the country drop-down list is displayed correctly. Test submitting the form to ensure the selected country is being captured.

Alternative Plugins/Methods:

While Contact Form 7 with Ultimate Addons is a common method, other form plugins offer country dropdown functionality, sometimes built-in. Consider these alternatives if you prefer a different form builder:

  • Gravity Forms: Requires purchasing the premium plugin but often offers more advanced features and integrations.
  • WPForms: A user-friendly drag-and-drop form builder with various add-ons for enhanced functionality.
  • Formidable Forms: Another powerful form builder plugin.

Always check the documentation for your specific form plugin to understand how to add a country drop-down list using its features. Some plugins might require a specific add-on or a particular form field type.

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