### [How to Import a Contact Form in WordPress](https://wpforms.com/how-to-easily-import-a-contact-form-in-wordpress/)

**Published:** September 25, 2018
**Author:** Claire Broadley

**Content:**

Do you want to import a WPForms contact form into your website?

If you’ve [exported a form](https://wpforms.com/how-to-export-a-form-in-wordpress/) that you need to restore, we’ve got you covered.

[Start Importing Your Forms Now](https://wpforms.com/pricing/ "Start Importing Your Forms Now")

We’re going to show you various ways to achieve this goal:

## Importing Forms From WPForms

When you export a form from WPForms, you’ll download a JSON file. You can use that file to recreate the form on the same site, or create an exact copy on a totally different site.

*Remember: if you want to export from one site and export to the other, you’ll need a license that allows you to install WPForms on both sites. You may need to [upgrade your WPForms license](https://wpforms.com/pricing/) to make sure that both sites support the form.*

To start, go to **WPForms** » **Tools**.

![WPForms tools menu](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/wpforms-tools.png)

On the **Import** tab, under **WPForms Import**, browse for your JSON file and select it.

Hit **Import** to start the process.

![Import JSON file to import contact form in WPForms](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/click-import.png)

If your form imports correctly, you’ll see a success message and a link to view your newly imported form.

This method works great for a single form or multiple. They can all be uploaded at the same time.

Next, let’s look at the process if you want to import a form from Contact Form 7.

## Importing Forms From Contact Form 7

Are you finding Contact Form 7 tricky to use?

![Contact Form 7 form builder](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/contact-form-7-interface.png)

If you want to move on to a modern drag and drop and form builder, it’s easy.

WPForms supports form imports from Contact Form 7. This makes it easy to [switch to the best form builder for WordPress](https://wpforms.com/best-free-wordpress-contact-form-plugins/) without losing your existing forms.

First, check that Contact Form 7 is still activated on your site.

Then, head to the WForms **Tools** menu and locate the **Import From Other Form Plugins** section.

![Import from Other Form Plugins export Contact Form 7 to import into WPForms](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Import-from-Other-Form-Plugins.png)

Select Contact Form 7 from the dropdown and follow the instructions. WPForms will automatically import your forms and let you know if there are any issues you might need to review.

![Issues during form import](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Form-Import-Problems.png "Issues during form import")

Check out our guide on importing Contact Form 7 into WordPress if you need more help.

## Importing Forms From Ninja Forms

WPForms also supports importing directly from Ninja Forms so you can directly compare [WPForms vs Ninja Forms](https://wpforms.com/ninja-forms-vs-wpforms/).

This process is similar to the process for importing Contact Form 7 forms that we described above.

First, make sure that WPForms and Ninja Forms are both activated on your site. Then, in the **Tools** menu in WPForms, start the import.

![Import forms from Ninja Forms in WordPress](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/import-ninja-forms-1.png)

WPForms will automatically detect your old forms and ask you which ones you’d like to copy over to WPForms.

![Import Ninja Forms into WPForms](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/select-ninja-forms-imports.png)

Once the wizard is complete, WPForms will let you know if there are any fields that can’t be fully converted. This helps you to do a manual check to make sure your form works as intended.

## Importing Forms From Pirate Forms

If you’re using Pirate Forms, you’re in luck! There’s a built-in migration tool that’ll copy everything over to WPForms, including your existing forms.

Click the **Migrate to WPForms** button to start the process.

![Start the migration from Pirate Forms to WPForms](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/pirate-forms-migrate-to-wpforms.png "Start the migration from Pirate Forms to WPForms")

And that’s it! Now you know how to import WordPress forms from different plugins and file formats.

[Start Importing Your Forms Now](https://wpforms.com/pricing/ "Start Importing Your Forms Now")

### Next, Keep Your Website Healthy

Running a WordPress website is pretty easy most of the time. But you’ll want to keep up with regular maintenance so that your site stays fast and secure.

- Check out these [important WordPress maintenance tasks](https://wpforms.com/wordpress-monthly-maintenance-tasks/). We made a handy checklist so you can schedule your own routine maintenance sessions.
- You can also [create a low-maintenance WordPress site](https://wpforms.com/how-to-create-low-maintenance-website/) to keep admin hassle to the minimum.
- And if you really don’t want to deal with managing your site, check out these [WordPress maintenance services](https://wpforms.com/best-wordpress-maintenance-services/). They’ll do it for you!

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**Categories:** WordPress Tutorials

**Tags:** export, import, migrate, migration

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