How to Create a Form in WordPress that Submits to Google Sheets

Creating a form in WordPress that submits to Google Sheets allows you to streamline data collection and automate the process of storing and managing this data on Google Sheets. This guide will walk you through the steps to achieve this using a combination of a form plugin and Google Sheets integration.

Step 1: Install a Form Plugin

To get started, you'll need to choose and install a form plugin that supports integration with Google Sheets. Some popular options include:

nWPForms with Zapier integration Gravity Forms with Google Sheets add-on Ninja Forms with Zapier integration Contact Form 7 with a third-party add-on

How to install a plugin:

Go to your WordPress dashboard. Navigate to Plugins Add New. Search for your chosen plugin, install and activate it.

Step 2: Create Your Form

Once your form plugin is installed, you can start creating your form:

Create a new form: Use the drag-and-drop builder to add fields such as name, email, and message. Configure form settings including notifications and confirmations.

Step 3: Set Up Google Sheets Integration

Zapier for WPForms or Ninja Forms

Create a Zapier account if you don't have one, then sign up at Zapier. Create a new Zap: Select the form plugin as the trigger app (e.g., WPForms). Select the trigger event (e.g., form submission). Choose Google Sheets as the action app. Select Map Form Fields to Google Sheets. Select your Google Sheets file and the specific worksheet. Map the form fields to the corresponding columns in your Google Sheets.

Gravity Forms

Install the Gravity Forms Google Sheets add-on if you have a Gravity Forms license. Go to Forms and select the form you created. Navigate to Settings Google Sheets. Connect your Google account and select the spreadsheet where you want to send form submissions. Map the form fields to the corresponding columns in your Google Sheet.

Step 4: Embed the Form on Your Site

After setting up your form, you can embed it on your WordPress site:

Add the form to a page or post using the form’s shortcode or block. Publish or update the page to ensure the form is visible.

Step 5: Test the Entire Setup

Before going live, it's crucial to test the entire setup:

Submit a test entry to ensure everything works as expected. Open your Google Sheets file to verify that the submission appears correctly.

Additional Tips

Privacy: Ensure you comply with data protection regulations like GDPR when collecting user data. Styling: Customize the form’s appearance using the form plugin’s settings or custom CSS. Notifications: Set up email notifications for form submissions within the form plugin settings.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully create a WordPress form that submits entries directly to Google Sheets. This method is efficient and allows you to manage your data more effectively.