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GDPR Data Request Form
Use WordPress Core GDPR tools to build front-end Personal Data export/erasure forms (includes Widget, Gutenberg Block, shortcode & Hooks).
The facts
- Rating
- 4.9★ from 14
- Active installs
- 5k+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 28 Aug 2026
- Added
- May 2018
- Requires WP
- 4.9.6
- Tested up to
- WP 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- Downloads
- 76,836
Our analysis
AI-assistedGDPR Data Request Form is a WordPress plugin designed to help website administrators comply with GDPR regulations by allowing users to request their personal data. It integrates seamlessly into the front-end of your site, enabling visitors to submit requests for data export or erasure. The plugin uses WordPress Core tools for handling these requests and provides various integration options, including a widget, Gutenberg block, shortcode, and PHP function.
This plugin is suitable for website administrators who need to manage user data requests effectively while ensuring compliance with GDPR. It offers a straightforward way to display data request forms on your site, making it easier for users to exercise their rights under GDPR.
Best for: Website administrators looking to manage GDPR data requests effectively.
What it does well
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
- ✓Integrates with WordPress Core tools for GDPR compliance
- ✓Offers multiple integration options: widget, Gutenberg block, shortcode, PHP function
- ✓Uses AJAX for user-friendly front-end forms
- ✓Sends confirmation emails to users and administrators
Where it falls short
- •Limited information on advanced features or customisation options
Verdict
GDPR Data Request Form provides a practical solution for handling user data requests in compliance with GDPR. It is a useful tool for those needing to simplify the process for both users and administrators.
From the developer
Jb Audras's own description of GDPR Data Request Form, lightly tidied.
This plugin uses WordPress Core tools for GDPR Compliance.
Since release 4.9.6, WordPress admin has some tools to handle Privacy User Requests. Administrators are able to create Data Request for every users in order to send or erase users data. This plugin allow website administrators to display Data Request Forms in front-end, for example in your Privacy Policy Page.
Easily integrate a Personal Data Request Form for your visitors/users in front-end, with some options:
– Personal Data Export
– Personal Data Erasure
– Both of them
It’s easy to integrate:
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Widget
The widget allows to integrate Data Request Form in your theme widget areas. It comes with three options: Form Title, Form Description Paragraph and Form Type. -
Gutenberg Block (since 1.4!)
The Gutenberg Block makes it even easier to integrate front-end forms in your website. The block allows you to choose the type of form you need. -
Shortcode
[gpdr-data-request] shortcode allows to integrate Data Request Form where you need. This shortcode has no parameter. -
PHP Function
echo gdrf_data_request_form( $args ) function allows to integrate Data Request Form where you need. This function has some parameters and filters (see FAQ section below). Don’t forget toechothe function.
GDPR Data Request Form is using AJAX to provide clean and user-friendly forms in front-end. You can integrate them in any page of your website (like your Privacy Policy Page) or in your sidebar/footer.
The email address of the Data Protection Officer (DPO) can be changed in the Privacy Settings screen (Settings > Privacy).
Data Request Workflow:
- The user/visitor use your Personal Data Request Form to ask for Personal Data Export or Erasure.
- A request is created in WordPress Tools > Export/Erase personal data.
- An email is sent to the user/visitor to confirm this request.
- The user request is set to Confirmed in Tools > Export/Erase personal data.
- An email is sent to the website administrator to validate the request.
- The personal data are sent by email to the user/visitor (as a 3-day available download link), or erased, depending on the user request type.
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