Limit Maximum Checkbox Selections in Forms

Restrict the number of checkboxes users can select in a form field by adding a CSS class with the maximum limit in JetFormBuilder.

Specifications
Limit Maximum Checkbox Selections in Forms
7 January, 2026
  • Plugin
    • JetFormBuilder
  • Category
    • Forms
  • Programming languages
    • JavaScript
Source code

Installing Instruction

  1. Copy the provided JavaScript code snippet to your clipboard.
  2. Add the code using one of the following methods:
    1. Option A: Using a Custom Code Plugin (Recommended)
      1. Install and activate a plugin such as WPCode Lite, Code Snippets, or Simple Custom CSS and JS.
      2. Create a new JavaScript snippet.
      3. Paste only the JavaScript code, without <script> tags.
      4. Save and activate the snippet.
    2. Option B: Using a Custom Code / HTML Area
      1. Add the code in a Custom HTML widget or directly into a theme file (for example, header.php or footer.php).
      2. Keep the <script> tags when using this method.
      3. Save your changes.

Example Use Case

Use this snippet to enforce selection limits on checkbox fields, ideal for surveys, preferences, or compliance-based forms requiring bounded choices.
Applicable scenarios:

  • Limiting checkbox selections to a specific number in surveys and questionnaires.
  • Enforcing multi-choice selection rules in preference or compliance forms.
  • Preventing over-selection of options in user agreements or product configurations.
Specifications
Limit Maximum Checkbox Selections in Forms
7 January, 2026
  • Plugin
    • JetFormBuilder
  • Category
    • Forms
  • Programming languages
    • JavaScript
Source code

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