Title: Aetta Email Capture Author: aetta Published: Désémber 30, 2025 Last modified: Januari 14, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/aetta-email-capture/assets/icon-128x128.png?rev=3430796) # Aetta Email Capture By [aetta](https://profiles.wordpress.org/chiape/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/aetta-email-capture.1.0.1.zip) * [Details](https://su.wordpress.org/plugins/aetta-email-capture/#description) * [Reviews](https://su.wordpress.org/plugins/aetta-email-capture/#reviews) * [Installation](https://su.wordpress.org/plugins/aetta-email-capture/#installation) * [Development](https://su.wordpress.org/plugins/aetta-email-capture/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/aetta-email-capture/) ## Description Aetta Email Capture is a minimal email capture form plugin for WordPress. It focuses on one thing only: collecting email signups using a form in a fast, clean and reliable way without unnecessary features, external services or heavy scripts. No page builders. No tracking. No marketing automation. Just a simple opt-in form that works with any theme. #### Key Features * Simple shortcode: `[aetta_email_capture]` * Lightweight and fast (no JS frameworks) * GDPR-friendly consent checkbox * Built-in honeypot and basic anti-spam * Email deduplication * CSV export (Excel-safe) * Optional IP and User-Agent storage * Automatic data retention and purge * Fully translation-ready * Works with any theme or page builder ### Usage Add the shortcode anywhere: [aetta_email_capture] The form will handle validation, consent and submission automatically. ### Settings You can configure the plugin under: WP Admin Aetta Email Capture Settings Available options include: * Data retention period * Rate limiting and anti-bot delay * Whether to store IP and User-Agent * Enable/disable built-in CSS * Add custom CSS classes for easy theming * Customize labels and messages ### Styling & Customization The plugin uses clean HTML and CSS variables. You can: * Disable built-in CSS and style everything from your theme * Override styles using CSS variables * Add custom classes via the settings page No inline styles or scripts are required. ### Privacy Aetta Email Capture stores submitted data as private entries in WordPress. Depending on your settings, it may store: * Name * Email address * Consent status * Submission date * Optional IP address and User-Agent The plugin integrates with WordPress Privacy tools and supports data export and erasure. ## Screenshots * [[ * Email capture form displayed inside a Cover block using the `[aetta_email_capture]` shortcode. * [[ * Admin screen listing captured email signups (examples). * [[ * Editing a page to insert the shortcode inside a Cover block (the shortcode can be used anywhere on any page). ## Installation 1. Upload the `aetta-email-capture` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` 2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress 3. Add the shortcode `[aetta_email_capture]` to any page or post No configuration is required to start. ## FAQ ### Does this plugin integrate with Mailchimp / Brevo / etc? No. This plugin only collects emails. You can export the CSV and import it into any service you want. ### Is this plugin GDPR compliant? It includes explicit consent and privacy-friendly defaults. Final compliance depends on how you use it and your privacy policy. ### Does it work with my theme? Yes. It uses standard HTML and works with any WordPress theme. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5299ce94adfe21c5a5d7230dd117e519d27c8ff7c8a7fa258c56dadf7789a673? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Does more with less](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/does-more-with-less/)󠁿 [hegenberg](https://profiles.wordpress.org/hegenberg/) Januari 8, 2026 Awesome plugin! Does a ton with so little.The best 12KB you’ll ever install on your website. [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/aetta-email-capture/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Aetta Email Capture” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ aetta ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/chiape/) [Translate “Aetta Email Capture” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/aetta-email-capture) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/aetta-email-capture/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/aetta-email-capture/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/aetta-email-capture/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/aetta-email-capture/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.1 * Initial public release ## Meta * Version **1.0.1** * Last updated **3 months ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/aetta-email-capture/) * Tags * [email capture](https://su.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/email-capture/)[lead capture](https://su.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/lead-capture/) [lightweight](https://su.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/lightweight/)[newsletter](https://su.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/newsletter/) [Opt-in](https://su.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/opt-in/) * [Advanced View](https://su.wordpress.org/plugins/aetta-email-capture/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 1 5-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/aetta-email-capture/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/aetta-email-capture/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/aetta-email-capture/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/aetta-email-capture/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/aetta-email-capture/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/aetta-email-capture/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/aetta-email-capture/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ aetta ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/chiape/) ## Support Got something to say? 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