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Learn how to dynamically select a dropdown field in WordPress Contact Form 7 based on the URL of your service pages without the need for additional plugins.
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Dynamically Select Dropdown Field in WordPress Contact Form 7 Based on URL

If you're running a WordPress site with multiple services, you likely have a contact form that lets users choose from a dropdown of those services. Wouldn’t it be great if the dropdown could auto-select the service based on the URL of the page the user is currently visiting? This can enhance user experience by providing a seamless interaction with your site. The good news is that you can achieve this without the use of a plugin! Here, we’ll explore both JavaScript and PHP solutions to help you automatically select the correct service in Contact Form 7 based on the URL.

Understanding the Requirement

For example, consider the following services:

Service A

Service B

Service C

When a user visits a page that belongs to Service B, e.g., the URL domain.com/service-b/my-page, you want the corresponding dropdown option (Service B) to be selected by default in the contact form. Here’s how to implement this using two different approaches.

Solution 1: JavaScript Method

Step-by-step Guide

Include jQuery: Ensure that jQuery is included in your theme. You can already find it in the WordPress core, so there's no need to add it again.

Add JavaScript Code: Insert the following script in your theme's JavaScript file or directly in your page using a custom HTML block.

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Add HTML for Dropdown: Make sure your Contact Form 7 dropdown is structured like this:

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This will dynamically select the appropriate option as the page loads.

Solution 2: PHP Method

Step-by-step Guide

If you prefer to handle this on the server-side, you can modify the select option using PHP by adding code to your theme's functions.php file.

Add Filter to functions.php: Place the following code in your functions.php file. This code hooks into the Contact Form 7 shortcode to modify the output based on the current page.

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This code checks the current page and selects the appropriate option in the dropdown before it is sent out to the browser.

Conclusion

By following either the JavaScript or PHP method outlined above, you can successfully implement a dynamic dropdown selection in your WordPress Contact Form 7 based on the URL without having to rely on additional plugins. This not only simplifies user experience but also adds a touch of professionalism to your site.

Now you can enhance your forms and provide a more intuitive way for users to connect with your services!