Top 6 free Gravity Forms add-ons to supercharge your forms
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Gravity Forms is one of the most versatile plugins for WordPress, but its power truly shines when paired with the right add-ons.
In this post, we’ll dive into six of the best free Gravity Forms add-ons—covering everything from visual enhancements to productivity boosters. From streamlining form styling in Elementor to enabling advanced entry management and exporting capabilities, these add-ons are sure to supercharge your forms.
Let’s get started!
1. Gravity Forms Widget for Elementor
The Gravity Forms Widget for Elementor add-on offers a simple solution for embedding and configuring Gravity Forms directly in Elementor without needing shortcodes or other workarounds.
After installing the add-on, you’ll see a new “Gravity Forms” widget available in the Elementor builder. Simply drag and drop it onto your page to add it to your layout. Then, select the form you want to embed and configure the various options in the widget settings on the left.
Here you can show/hide the form title and description, enable AJAX and choose a form theme. The advanced tab includes settings for dynamic field population, and the style tab includes border, margin and padding controls.
Key features
- Form preview updates as you make changes
- Basic styling options for changing the look and feel of your form
Who is it for?
The Gravity Forms Widget for Elementor add-on is a must-have for anybody building sites with Elementor and Gravity Forms!
2. Range Slider for Gravity Forms
The free Range Slider Add-On for Gravity Forms adds a new “Range Slider” field type to Gravity Forms, enabling more advanced form creation. After adding the field to your form, you can specify the min, max, and default values. The slider looks great on the front-end, as if it were a native field type.
Range sliders are helpful when you want users to select a value from a defined range in a visually intuitive way. It’s especially useful in scenarios where precision isn’t critical, and the focus is on ease of use or quick selection. For example:
- Adjusting quantity or frequency
- Selecting age
- Ratings or preference scales
Key features
- Ability to show or hide the value
- Ability to change the step increment
- Ability to set the range and define a default value
Who is it for?
This free add-on is a welcome addition to your stack if you’re wanting to build interactive and visual forms. Keep in mind that range sliders can sometimes cause accessibility issues, so be sure to test your forms thoroughly before publishing your form.
3. GravityExport Lite
With over 10,000 active installs, GravityExport Lite is one of the most popular free add-ons for Gravity Forms.
This add-on enables you to export entry data from Gravity Forms directly to Excel (.xlsx) or CSV formats. When you configure a new export, the plugin will generate a secure download URL that you can share with anyone who needs the data.
You can also customize reports by choosing which fields to include and modifying the column position. One of the best features of GravityExport Lite is the ability to download report files without needing to be logged in!
Key features
- Attach entry reports to email notifications
- Select a custom filename for your report
- Reports update automatically as you receive new entries
Who is it for?
If you want to export data from Gravity Forms to excel, or you need a way to share entry data with someone without giving them an admin login, GravityExport is for you.
4. Gravity Forms CLI Add-On
The free Gravity Forms CLI add-on enables you to manage forms, fields, entries, notifications, and more directly from your command line.
Brought to you by Rocketgenius (the makers of Gravity Forms), this add-on supports a range of commands from updating forms and fields to importing entries. This enables you to script and automate repetitive tasks, saving time and reducing manual work!
The add-ons currently has over 10,000 active installs on WordPress.org and boasts an impressive 4.4-star rating.
Key features
- Offers a developer-friendly workflow
- Makes it easy to manage Gravity Forms across multi-site networks
Who is it for?
Advanced users, such as developers and system administrators, who want to interact with and manage Gravity Forms directly from the command line.
5. Gravity Forms Entry Tags
Brought to you by GravityKit, the Entry Tags add-on is perfect for those creating CRM-type systems using Gravity Forms. The add-on adds a new “Entry Tags” field type enabling you to group entries by searchable, color-coded tags.
What post tags are to WordPress posts, entry tags are to Gravity Forms entries! Not only can you add predefined tags in the form editor, users can also add new tags directly from the front end.
Key features
- Clicking on a tag filters entries to only show the ones with that tag
- Easily change the color of tags
Who is it for?
Anyone using Gravity Forms as a CRM system, or looking for ways to enable easier entry management.
6. Notification Attachments for Gravity Forms
The free Notification Attachments add-on for Gravity Forms boasts a simple way to add file attachments to email notifications. With a 5-star rating and over 2,000 active installs on WordPress.org, it’s one of the most popular add-ons on this list.
After installing the add-on, you will see a new button labeled “Add Attachment” on each of your notification feeds. Clicking on this button enables you to upload one or more files that will be added as attachments to the email.
Key features
- Add files from the media library or upload a file from your computer
- Support for multiple file attachments
Who is it for?
Anyone that needs a simple way to share files with users after they submit a form.
Wrapping up
These six Gravity Forms add-ons showcase the incredible flexibility and potential of Gravity Forms when paired with the right tools. From simplifying form configuration in Elementor to managing data export and adding file attachments to notification emails, each plugin brings something unique to the table.
Whether you’re looking to enhance the user experience, streamline workflows, or unlock advanced functionality, there’s bound to be a free add-on tailored to your needs!
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