WPRobo DocuMerge Lite is a free WordPress plugin that automates document generation from form submissions — no SaaS subscription, no monthly fees. Upload a Word/DOCX template with merge tags like {client_name} or {email} , connect it to a form, and on every submission the plugin fills those tags wit
PricingFree downloadThe WordPress.org download is free. Pro versions, add-ons or external services may cost extra.
CompatibilityRequires WordPress 6.2 and PHP 7.4.
SourceWordPress plugins · Nov 6, 2026
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Aboutthistool.
WPRobo DocuMerge Lite is a free WordPress plugin that automates document generation from form submissions — no SaaS subscription, no monthly fees.
Upload a Word/DOCX template with merge tags like {client_name} or {email} , connect it to a form, and on every submission the plugin fills those tags with submitted data and delivers a completed document as DOCX or PDF.
Why DocuMerge Lite?
SaaS platforms like Formstack Documents and Gavel charge $1,000–$2,000/year for document automation. DocuMerge Lite gives you the core functionality completely free, self-hosted on your own WordPress site.
Free Features
DOCX Template Upload — upload existing Word templates with merge tags
Automatic Tag Detection — plugin scans your template and finds all {merge_tags}
Built-in Form Builder — drag-and-drop form builder with 6 field types (Text, Textarea, Email, Phone, Number, Date)
Merge Tag Mapping — visually map template tags to form fields
PDF Output — generate PDF documents from submissions via mPDF
DOCX Output — generate completed DOCX documents via PHPWord
Browser Download — submitters can download their document immediately
Submissions Archive — view all submissions with document download links
Shortcode Embed — embed forms anywhere with [wprobo_documerge_form id="X"]
Gutenberg Block — embed forms via the block editor
Setup Wizard — guided first-run configuration
Fully Translatable — complete .pot file included
Multisite Compatible — works on WordPress multisite installations
No External Dependencies — everything runs on your server
Pro Features (Upgrade Available)
Need more power? Upgrade to WPRobo DocuMerge Pro to unlock:
03composer install --no-dev (installs PHPWord, mPDF and other PHP dependencies)
04npm install (installs the build toolchain — sass, terser)
05npm run build (compiles SCSS → CSS and minifies JS, writing to assets/css/ and assets/js/ )
Alternatively, run bash deploy.sh from the repository root to execute all of the above and produce a distribution ZIP under production/ .
Use Cases
Law firms — client intake forms that generate signed contracts
Education — student applications that produce enrolment documents
HR — employee onboarding forms that generate offer letters
Real estate — buyer inquiries that produce tenancy agreements
Consulting — proposal forms that generate branded proposals
Any business — automate repetitive document creation from form data
How It Works
06Upload a Word/DOCX template with merge tags like {client_name}
07Create a form using the built-in drag-and-drop form builder
08Map each template tag to a form field
09Embed the form on any page using a shortcode or Gutenberg block
10Done — every submission generates a personalised document automatically
See it in action
Screenshots & previews.
Dashboard — overview with stat cards, submission trends chart, and status breakdown doughnutTemplate Manager — manage DOCX templates with merge tags, output format, and linked formsUpload Template — slide-in panel with drag-and-drop DOCX upload and output format selectionForms List — all forms with template, field count, submission count, shortcode, and mode columnsForm Builder — drag-and-drop fields with free field types and locked Pro fields (PRO badges)Form Settings — template selection, output format, delivery methods with Pro upgrade promptsSubmissions Archive — filterable list with status badges, form names, and PDF download linksSubmission Detail — full submitted data, admin notes, tracking info, and document downloadSettings General — document output format, delivery method, and download link expirySettings General (cont.) — form mode configuration with Pro integration option and admin notificationsSettings Advanced — storage cleanup, debug logging, developer options, and setup wizard re-runImport / Export — side-by-side export checkboxes and drag-and-drop JSON importDanger Zone — selective data deletion for submissions, forms, templates, and documentsDanger Zone (cont.) — settings reset and full factory reset with confirmation
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Gettingstarted.
01Upload the wprobo-documerge-lite folder to /wp-content/plugins/ or install directly from the WordPress plugin directory
02Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress
03Follow the setup wizard that appears on first activation
04Upload your first DOCX template via DocuMerge → Templates
05Create a form via DocuMerge → Forms
06Embed the form using the shortcode [wprobo_documerge_form id="1"] or the Gutenberg block
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Frequently asked questions.
Is this plugin really free?
Yes. WPRobo DocuMerge Lite is 100% free with no usage limits on documents generated, forms created, or submissions received. The Pro version adds advanced features like signature fields, payments, conditional logic, and third-party form integrations.
What is the difference between Lite and Pro?
The Lite version includes the core document automation workflow: upload templates, build forms with basic field types (text, textarea, email, phone, number, date), generate PDF/DOCX documents, and deliver via browser download. The Pro version adds signature capture, Stripe payments, choice fields (dropdown/radio/checkbox), conditional logic, multi-step forms, email delivery, CAPTCHA protection, and integrations with WPForms, CF7, Gravity Forms, and Fluent Forms.
What document formats are supported?
Templates must be uploaded as DOCX (Microsoft Word) files. Output can be DOCX, PDF, or both.
How do I add merge tags to my template?
In your Word document, type tags using curly braces: {field_name} . Upload the document to DocuMerge and the plugin will automatically detect all tags. Then map each tag to a form field using the visual mapper.
Does this plugin require any other plugins?
No. WPRobo DocuMerge Lite works completely standalone with its own built-in form builder. No other plugins are required.
Can I upgrade to Pro later without losing data?
Yes. Installing the Pro version preserves all your existing templates, forms, and submissions. The upgrade is seamless.
Is the plugin GDPR compliant?
Generated documents are stored securely on your own server and are not publicly accessible via direct URL. No data is sent to third-party services. All data stays on your WordPress installation.
Can I use multiple templates?
Yes. Create as many templates as you need. Each form is assigned one template.
Does it work with my theme?
Yes. The frontend form output uses its own namespaced CSS classes that do not conflict with themes. The form will adapt to your site layout.
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