Contact Form 7 vs Flamingo: Which Is Faster for WordPress?

Contact Form 7 vs Flamingo - MakeWPFast
Contact Form 7
A-
10M+ installs · 4/5 rating
Overall Winner
VS
Flamingo
A
800K+ installs · 4.2/5 rating

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureContact Form 7Flamingo
Active Installs10.0M+800K+
User Rating4.0/54.2/5
Speed ScoreC+C
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1WP 6.9.1
Requires PHP7.47.4
Last Updated2026-02-082025-12-01
Total Downloads408.3M+8.1M+
Verdict
FasterContact-form-7
More FeaturesContact-form-7
Overall WinnerContact-form-7
Full Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, Contact Form 7 or Flamingo?
Based on our heuristic analysis, Contact Form 7 scores better on speed metrics.
Which should I use, Contact Form 7 or Flamingo?
Contact Form 7 is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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