### [How to Create a Multi Step Form in WordPress (Without Code)](https://wpforms.com/how-to-create-a-multi-part-form-in-wordpress/)

**Published:** July 12, 2018
**Author:** Hamza Shahid

**Excerpt:** Filling out a long form can feel like a chore. When visitors see too many fields crammed into a single screen, they’re more likely to drop off without completing it.

I’ve worked with forms for years, and from what I’ve seen, multi step forms almost always perform better, especially when you're collecting a lot of information.

By splitting the form into sections, you make it easier for people to focus, one step at a time. This increases engagement, all while fighting form fatigue!

If you’re wondering how to set one up in WordPress, don’t worry, it’s not as tricky as it sounds. I’ll walk you through how I usually do it using WPForms.

**Content:**

Filling out a long form can feel like a chore. When visitors see too many fields crammed into a single screen, they’re more likely to drop off without completing it.

I’ve worked with forms for years, and from what I’ve seen, multi step forms almost always perform better, especially when you’re collecting a lot of information.

By splitting the form into sections, you make it easier for people to focus, one step at a time. This increases engagement, all while fighting form fatigue!

If you’re wondering how to set one up in WordPress, don’t worry, it’s not as tricky as it sounds. I’ll walk you through how I usually do it using WPForms.

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- [How to Create a Multi Step Form in WordPress](#howtomultistepform)
    - [Step 1: Install a Multi Step Form Builder Plugin](#step-1-install-a-multi-step-form-builder)
    - [Step 2: Create a New Form and Add Fields](#step-2-create-a-new-form-and-add-fields)
    - [Step 3: Break Your Form into Multiple Parts](#step-3-break-your-form-into-multiple-parts)
    - [Step 4: Customize Notifications & Confirmations](#step-4-customize-notifications-confirmations)
    - [Step 5: Add the Multi-Step Form to Your WordPress Website](#step-5-add-the-multi-step-form-to-your-wordpress-website)

## How to Create a Multi Step Form in WordPress

If you’re building a long registration form, a detailed survey, or a lead generation funnel, a multi step form makes the experience better for your visitors and gets you more completions.

Below, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know to set one up, starting with why they work, then moving into the step-by-step tutorial.

### What Is a Multi Step Form?

A multi step form (also called a multi-page form) splits a long form into smaller sections, so users complete one part at a time instead of facing a wall of fields all at once.

Most multi step forms include a progress indicator (a bar, circles, or breadcrumbs) that shows users how far along they are. This gives people a sense of momentum and makes even long forms feel manageable.

![increase form conversion rate](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/increase-form-conversion-rate.jpg)Here’s why that matters. [Research shows](https://wpforms.com/research-based-tips-to-improve-contact-form-conversions/) that having more than 3 form fields on a single page can reduce your conversion rate.

When you break those fields across multiple steps, you reduce the visual overload and give users permission to focus on one thing at a time.

### Why Use a Multi Step Form?

If you’re wondering whether your form actually needs multiple steps, here are the situations where I’ve seen them make the biggest difference:

- **Reduce form abandonment.** Users are more likely to [complete the information you’re requesting](https://wpforms.com/10-research-based-tips-to-improve-contact-form-conversions/) when it’s broken into pages rather than presented as one long scroll.
- **Encourage focus.** Grouping similar questions together (personal info on one page, preferences on another) helps users think through their answers instead of rushing.
- **Collect only what you need.** With [conditional logic](https://wpforms.com/ways-to-create-forms-with-conditional-logic/), you can show different pages based on previous answers. Someone who selects “Bug Report” sees different follow-up questions than someone who picks “General Inquiry.”
- **Improve mobile experience.** Long forms are especially painful on small screens. Multi step forms break the content into bite-sized chunks that work much better on phones and tablets.

Common use cases include job application forms, multi-page surveys, event registration forms, checkout flows, customer onboarding forms, and support request forms.

Now, let me walk you through exactly how to set one up. You can take a look at the video below or if you prefer written instructions, scroll ahead.

### Step 1: Install a Multi Step Form Builder Plugin

To build a multi step form in WordPress, you’ll need a plugin that can actually do the heavy lifting, and WPForms is the one I always vouch for.

What I like most about WPForms is how many ways it gives you to create multi step forms. You’re not stuck with one method.

Want to break your form into clear pages? Just drag in a Page Break field. Need to guide users through one question at a time, like a funnel? That’s where the Lead Forms Addon comes in handy.

And if you’re short on time, you can even use WPForms’ AI form builder to set everything up in a few seconds. I’ve used it myself, and it’s a real time-saver.

[![The WPForms homepage](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WPForms-Website.png)](https://wpforms.com/pricing/)If you haven’t installed WPForms yet, go ahead and do that first. It only takes a minute. And if you’re not sure how to install a plugin in WordPress, you can [check out this step-by-step guide](https://wpforms.com/docs/install-wpforms-plugin/ "check out this step-by-step guide") for help.

Once it’s installed and ready to go, you’ll have everything you need to start building a multi step form that actually works, one section at a time.

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### Step 2: Create a New Form and Add Fields

Now, let’s create your multi-step form in WordPress. From your dashboard, go to **WPForms » Add New** to create a new form.

![wpforms add new form](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/wpforms-add-new-form.png)Next, give your form a name. You can call it whatever fits your needs. For this walkthrough, I’ve named mine “WordPress Multi Step Form” just to keep things clear.

Now you’ll see a few options. You can start from scratch with the **Blank Form**, but if you want a quick start (which is what I usually do), pick a template like [Simple Contact Form](https://wpforms.com/templates/simple-contact-form-template/ "Simple Contact Form") and click **Use Template**.

![name your multi step form](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/name-your-multi-step-form-1024x681.png)This gives you a base to work with so you’re not starting from zero. Once the form builder opens, you’ll notice two main areas. On the left, you’ll find the list of fields you can add.

Meanwhile, on the right side of the screen, you can see an editable preview of your form, where you can drag and drop other fields to your liking.

![form builder preview](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/form-builder-preview-1024x591.png)The Simple Contact Form already comes with basics like **Name**, **Email**, and **Message**. That’s a solid start, but I always build on top of that based on what kind of form I’m creating.

For one of my recent forms, I added a few more fields:

- **Company Name –** Using the Single Line Text field
- **Job Title –** Using the same Single Line Text field
- **Website –** Using the Website/URL field from the Fancy Fields section
- **Industry –** Using a Checkbox field with choices like IT, Manufacturing, Retail, and Healthcare
- **Country/Region –** Using a Dropdown with options like United States, Canada, Australia, and the UK
- **How did you hear about us? –** Using another Dropdown with options like Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn

You can click on any field to make edits or add your own. The idea here is to collect the information you actually need. Nothing more, nothing less.

Once you’ve got your fields in place, you’re ready to start breaking your form into steps. That’s where things start getting interesting.

### Step 3: Break Your Form into Multiple Parts

Now that your form is ready, it’s time to divide it into smaller parts, and trust me, WPForms makes this part pretty easy. You’ve got a couple of different ways to do it, depending on what you’re going for.

If you want to break your form into sections with a progress bar and back/next buttons, the Page Break field is the way to go. I use this most of the time when I’m building longer forms where users need to see how far along they are.

But if you’re more focused on creating forms that ask one question at a time, you’ll want to check out the [Lead Forms Addon](https://wpforms.com/features/lead-forms-addon/ "Lead Forms Addon"). I’ve used it when I needed a more focused layout, especially on mobile, and it works really well.

Lastly, you can create your entire multi step form using the AI form builder. You don’t have to pick one right away. I’ll walk you through all options so you can choose what fits best for your form.

#### Method 1: Add the Page Break Field

Once you’ve added and customized all the form fields on your form, you need to add the **Page Break** form field to your site. Each time you add a Page Break, the form will split, and a new page will be created.

To start splitting your form, drag the **Page Break** form field, found under **Fancy Fields**, from the left-hand panel to the right-hand panel.

Make sure you place it exactly where you want the first break to happen. I usually think through the flow of questions before adding it, This helps avoid confusion later.

![](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/add-page-break-field.gif) ![Kacie Cooper, Writer at WPForms](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/af6a0b1e0e932ac3e078cc9af22a3d4c?s=44&d=mm&r=g) 

“💡 Pro Tip: Use logical sections for Page Breaks for an intuitive and frictionless user experience. For example, group personal information on one page, preferences on another, and detailed questions on the final page to avoid overwhelming users.”

-Kacie Cooper, Writer at WPForms

If your form has more than two parts, just repeat the same step wherever you need the next break. WPForms doesn’t limit how many steps you can create, so you’re free to build as many sections as you need.

That said, I’ve found that fewer steps tend to work better. Try not to overdo it, as too many pages can wear people out and make them quit halfway.

![wpforms add multiple page breaks](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/wpforms-add-multiple-page-breaks-1024x636.png)Once your steps are in place, you can make the progress bar look the way you want. I always tweak it a bit to keep users on track.

##### Customize the Multi-Page Form Progress Bar

When someone starts filling out a long form, it really helps to show them how far along they are. By using a progress indicator on your form, you can let users know about the different sections of your form.

This way, they always know where they’re at on your form and how much they have left to fill out before clicking Submit.

To make things super easy on you, WPForms comes with three different breadcrumb-style indicator bars for your multi-step forms:

- **Connectors:** shows a connecting bar and page titles of each part of your form.
- **Circles:** shows one circle and page title per page on your multi-step form.
- **Progress Bar:** indicates the progress of the form as the user fills it out.

To [customize the progress bar](https://wpforms.com/how-to-make-a-form-with-a-progress-bar/) and page title of the first page of your multi step form, click on the **First Page** break section.

A new panel will appear in the preview pane. From here, you can:

- Choose the type of **Progress Indicator** you want
- Change the Page **Indicator Color** through a color picker tool
- Change the page title so users know which part of the form they’re on if you choose the **Circles** or **Connectors** option.

![customize progress indicator](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/customize-progress-indicator.png)💬 **Pro Tip:** A progress bar with clear labels can significantly reduce form abandonment and set proper expectations from the get-go. Use it smartly!

##### Customize the Next Page Title and Button Text

To customize the next page title and the button taking site visitors to the next page on your form, click on the **Page Break** section you created.

![customize next page](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/customize-next-page-1.png)You can also toggle on the feature that lets you show site visitors a **Previous** page button. This way they can return to the previous page of your form if they need to.

![previous page customization](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/previous-page-customization.png)When you do this, you’ll have the chance to change the text using the button. Once you’re done creating all of your page breaks, click **Save**.

#### Method 2: Use the Lead Forms Addon

While the Page Break field works well for most multi step forms, sometimes you need something a little more focused, especially if your goal is to collect leads one question at a time

That’s where the Lead Forms Addon can really help. I’ve used this addon when I wanted to guide visitors through short, focused steps like a quiz or a quick sign-up form

To get started, head to your WordPress dashboard and go to **WPForms » Addons**. In the search bar, type **Lead Forms**. Once it shows up, click **Install Addon** and then **Activate** it.

![WPForms install lead forms addon](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/WPForms-install-lead-forms-addon-1024x429.png)##### Enable Lead Form Mode

Once you’ve installed and activated the Lead Forms Addon, head back to the form you’re working on.

Click on the **Settings** tab inside the form builder, and then choose **Lead Forms** from the menu. You’ll see an option called **Enable Lead Form Mode**. Go ahead and switch that on.

![enable lead form mode](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/enable-lead-form-mode-1024x505.png)At this point, a message will pop up letting you know that your form layout is about to change. That’s normal. Just click the **Enable Lead Forms** button to continue.

![enable addon popup](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/enable-addon-popup-1024x705.png)I’ve done this many times, and unless your form is packed with fields, the switch usually happens in just a few seconds. WPForms will now automatically break up your form into steps.

![converting to lead form](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/converting-to-lead-form-1024x635.png)Once that’s done, you’ll see your form restructured into neat, individual sections. You can still drag things around, add new fields, or tweak the order, whatever works best for your flow.

![lead forms enabled IIF](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/lead-forms-enabled-IIF-1024x516.png)Once your form is set up, you can adjust how it looks on your site. This is one of the reasons I like using the Lead Forms Addon.

##### Style Your Lead Form

Inside the Lead Forms settings, you’ll find several options to update the design. These changes will show up on the front end, so they help give your form a more polished feel without needing any code.

Here’s what you can control:

- **Form Title:** You can add a custom title at the top of your form. I usually use this space to give users a quick idea of what the form is for.
- **Accent Colour:** This changes the look of your buttons, progress line, and icons. The built-in colour picker makes it easy to match your site’s style.
- **Scroll Animation:** When this is switched on, users are taken back to the top of the form after clicking the “Next” button. I’ve found this useful for longer pages where the form might otherwise feel disjointed.

![lead forms customizations](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/lead-forms-customizations-1024x625.png)Your Lead Form can be further customized with the help of additional settings. . To access these settings, you must activate the **Advanced Style Settings**.

To separate the Lead Form from the other elements on the page, you can also activate the **Form Container** option, which will enclose it in a container.

![advanced style settings lead form](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/advanced-style-settings-lead-form-1024x497.png)#### Method 3: Generate Form with AI

If you’d rather not build your form from scratch, you can let the AI do it for you. I’ve used this feature several times when I needed to get a form ready fast, and it’s honestly one of the handiest tools inside the builder.

Start by going to **WPForms » Add New**, and hover over the purple **Generate With AI** button. Then, click the Generate Form button to move to the AI form builder.

![generate with ai](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/generate-with-ai-1024x656.png)This is where you can describe the kind of form you want. You can either type out your own prompt or choose from suggestions on the left, like event registration or customer feedback survey.

![generate form with ai](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/generate-form-with-ai-1024x735.png)Once you’ve entered your prompt, something like *“Create a multistep lead generation form with fields for name, email, company, country, product interest,”* the AI takes a few seconds to build it for you.

What’s really neat is that it doesn’t just dump all the fields in one long form. If your prompt includes multiple topics, the tool automatically uses **Page Breaks** to split the form into steps.

![ai generated multi step form](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ai-generated-multi-step-form-1024x637.png)You can preview everything right there. If the form looks good, click **Use This Form**, and it’ll load into the builder where you can make changes, rearrange fields, or adjust section titles.

I’ve used this method when I was short on time or needed to build something for testing. It cuts out the guesswork and gives you a solid starting point in seconds.

Once you’ve made your tweaks to the AI generated form, make sure you hit **Save**. That step’s easy to forget, I’ve learned that the hard way!

![save the form](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/save-the-form-1024x487.png)### Step 4: Customize Notifications & Confirmations

The next important step is to customize the notifications and confirmation messages of your multi-step form. Start by navigating to the **Notifications** option from the **Settings** tab on the left of the form builder.

![notification settings wpforms](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/notification-settings-wpforms.png)You can edit the default notification settings, such as the subject line, or change recipient emails as needed from here.

![multi step form notification](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/multi-step-form-notification.png)If you [use Smart Tags](https://wpforms.com/docs/how-to-use-smart-tags-in-wpforms/), you can also notify the user’s email address when they submit a form, letting them know you received it and will be in contact shortly.

This is especially true for multi-page forms in WordPress. For help with this step, check out our documentation on [how to set up form notifications in WordPress](https://wpforms.com/docs/setup-form-notification-wpforms/).

Once done, simply navigate to **Confirmations** in the **Settings** menu to set up responses for successful form submissions.

![confirmation settings](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/confirmation-settings.png)Now, select the **Confirmation Type** (message, page display, or redirect) that works best for your website and configure its options.

![confirmation message multi step form](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/confirmation-message-multi-step-form.png)You can easily edit the [success message](https://wpforms.com/form-success-message-ideas-to-boost-customer-happiness/) and inform customers about the next steps. For help with other confirmation types, see our documentation on [setting up form confirmations](https://wpforms.com/docs/setup-form-confirmation-wpforms/#redirect).

### Step 5: Add the Multi-Step Form to Your WordPress Website

WPForms lets you add your forms to multiple places on your website including your pages, blog posts, and [sidebar widgets](https://wpforms.com/how-to-add-a-contact-form-in-wordpress-sidebar-widget/).

Let’s take a look at the most common placement option: page/post embedding.To begin, click the **Embed** button at the top of the form builder.

![Embed form](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/embed-form.png)You can choose to publish the form on an existing page or create a new page, after which you’ll be redirected to the WordPress block editor.

![Embed form in new page](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/create-new-page.png)Then, pick a name for the page where you want to embed your form and click on the **Let’s Go** button. Immediately, you’ll now see the WordPress block editor open. Your multi-part form will already be embedded inside.

![Name your page](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WPForms-Name-Your-Page.png)Now, you can either publish this page directly to launch your form or try making some styling changes to give it extra oomph.

Using a well-styled form is a good practice to make it stand out and grab the visitor’s attention. And WPForms makes it incredibly easy to do that.

Simply click on the area around the embedded form in the page editor to open a new panel on the right. Here, you’ll find all the basic and advanced styling options for WPForms.

To make quick work of styling your form, you can select a ready-made theme under the **Form Theme** section. In this example, I’m using the Frost theme (which is one of my favorites).

![Frost theme](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/frost-theme.png)Feel free to try other themes; you’ve got lots of options. If you like experimenting directly, you can also manually [customize different elements of the form](https://wpforms.com/how-to-style-wpforms-using-the-block-editor/) more precisely.

When you’re ready to go ahead, click on the **Publish** button, and your multi-step WordPress form will be live! Here’s how my form appears on the frontend after publication.

![Multi part form published](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/multi-part-form.png)And there you have it! You now know how to create a multi-step form in WordPress, and you can start improving your user experience and conversion rate right away.

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### FAQs on Multi Step Forms for WordPress

Multi step forms are a popular topic among our readers. Here are a few commonly asked questions we get asked about them.

#### Will a multi-step form slow down my website?

Multi-step forms created using WPForms are highly responsive and optimized to have no effect on your page speed.

As a result, they won’t slow down your website, whether you’re using classic multi-step forms or the more modern multi-page[ lead forms](https://wpforms.com/docs/lead-forms-addon/) designed to boost conversions.

However, we can’t guarantee how your page speed will be affected if you’re using contact form plugins other than WPForms.

#### When should I use a multi-step form?

You should multi-step forms to shorten the length of a complex form. While there’s no general rule for when it’s ideal to use a multi-step form, it’s a decision that should be made after measuring the performance of your form.

If you have a fairly long form and the abandonment rate is high, then splitting your form into multiple steps should be one of the first things to try.

#### Which types of forms convert better in the multi-step layout?

The multi-step layout is excellent for a form that’s long and requires considerable detail from the respondent.

Some common types of forms that you may want to consider using the multi-step layout and conditional fields for include job application forms, detailed surveys, checkout forms, and customer support forms.

#### How Do I Create a Multi-Step Form in Elementor?

The process is very similar! Check out our guide on [how to create a multi step form in Elementor](https://wpforms.com/how-to-make-a-multi-step-form-in-elementor/).

#### Can I create a multi-step form without a plugin?

WordPress.com now includes a native Multistep Form block through Jetpack, which lets you create basic multi-step forms without installing a separate plugin.

However, it’s limited in customization. It doesn’t offer conditional logic, multiple progress bar styles, lead form mode, or styling options.

If you need more control over your form’s design and behavior, a dedicated form builder like WPForms gives you significantly more flexibility.

#### What’s the difference between a multi-step form and a lead form?

A traditional multi-step form uses Page Breaks to split a long form into sections, with a progress bar and back/next navigation.

A lead form (like the one you can create with the WPForms Lead Forms Addon) takes a different approach. It presents one question at a time in a focused, distraction-free layout.

Both reduce form fatigue, but lead forms tend to work better for short, high-conversion flows like signups and quizzes, while multi-step forms are better suited for longer data collection like applications or surveys.

### Next, Check Out Some Multi Step Form Examples

If you’re looking for some multi-page form inspiration, check out this roundup of [multi step form examples](https://wpforms.com/excellent-multi-page-form-examples-for-your-inspiration/). And if you’re looking for more WordPress plugins that make your site easier to use, take a look at these roundups:

- [Best FREE WordPress Plugins](https://wpforms.com/best-free-wordpress-plugins-for-your-website/)
- [Best Social Media Plugins](https://wpforms.com/social-media-plugins-wordpress/)
- [Best Page Builder Plugins](https://wpforms.com/best-drag-and-drop-wordpress-page-builders/)
- [Best Backup Plugins](https://wpforms.com/best-backup-plugins-for-wordpress/)
- [Best No Code Tools](https://wpforms.com/best-no-code-tools-for-wordpress/)
- [Best Email Log Plugins](https://wpforms.com/best-email-log-plugins-for-wordpress/)

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