=== FormsDB - Save Elementor Forms to Google Sheets & Post Type ===
Contributors: satindersingh, narinder-singh, coolplugins
Donate link: https://donate.stripe.com/5kQdR92iBevO75WbPm6c00i
Tags: elementor forms, google sheets, form submissions, contact form db, form entries
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 2.1.7
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Elementor tested up to: 3.35.4
Elementor Pro tested up to: 3.35.0

Connect Elementor forms with Google Sheets to sync form entries, or save form submissions in any post type using Elementor Pro or Hello Plus forms.

== Description ==

**[FormsDB](https://coolformkit.com/formsdb-elementor-forms-submissions-google-sheets/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=plugin_page&utm_content=top_name)** is a useful addon for **Elementor Forms** that lets you connect Elementor forms with Google Sheets to sync form entries or save form submissions into any WordPress post type.

FormsDB works with both **Elementor Pro** and **Hello Plus** forms. It helps you store Hello Plus form submissions in WordPress and also send form data to Google Sheets or use Elementor forms as frontend post submission forms for creating posts, pages, or custom post types.

👉 **[Elementor Forms to GSheets - Video Tutorials](https://docs.coolplugins.net/doc/formsdb-video-tutorials/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs&utm_content=video_tutorials)**

https://youtu.be/HTa7bf1ZuqM

To extend Elementor form features further, you can use **[Cool FormKit](https://coolformkit.com/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=get_pro&utm_content=below_video)** along with FormsDB to unlock advanced features such as **[Range Slider](https://coolformkit.com/features/range-slider-for-elementor-form/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=features&utm_content=below_video)**, **[Signature Field](https://coolformkit.com/features/signature-field-for-elementor-form/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=features&utm_content=below_video)**, **[Conditional Logic](https://coolformkit.com/features/conditional-logic-for-elementor-form/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=features&utm_content=below_video)**, **[Calculator](https://coolformkit.com/features/calculator-for-elementor/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=features&utm_content=below_video)**, and many more advanced fields to build smarter and more dynamic forms with Elementor.

> **Important Notice**: From version **2.0.0**, this plugin has been acquired, fully rebuilt, and rebranded as **FormsDB** by **[Cool Plugins](https://coolplugins.net/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=home&utm_content=notice)**. It has been redesigned with new features like Google Sheets sync and frontend post submission, as its earlier functionality is now available within Elementor Pro. If you were using older versions, you can export previous entries from the **FormsDB → Old Submissions** tab.

### FormsDB Plugin Features

* **[Sync Elementor Forms with Google Sheets](http://docs.coolplugins.net/doc/sync-form-submissions-google-sheets/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs&utm_content=features)**  
Connect Elementor forms with **Google Sheets** and sync form entries in real time. Create a new sheet or select an existing one, add new tabs automatically, and choose which form fields to save. FormsDB acts as a secure connector and can store data like name, email, IP address, page URL, and submission date. Data is synced instantly using secure Google authentication, and no Google account or Drive data is stored by the plugin author.

* **[Send Form Submissions to Post Type](http://docs.coolplugins.net/doc/save-form-submissions-post-type/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs&utm_content=features)**  
Use Elementor forms as frontend post submission forms and create WordPress posts automatically from form entries. Send submitted data to any post type, including posts, pages, or custom post types. This is useful for testimonials, reviews, listings, events, job posts, or other user-generated content without giving admin access.

* **Save Hello Plus Form Entries**  
FormsDB saves Hello Plus form submissions in the WordPress admin, allowing you to view, manage, and export entries from a single dashboard.

* **Modern Dashboard for Easy Management**  
FormsDB includes a clean dashboard inside WordPress admin that shows all Elementor forms and their connection status with **Google Sheets** or **post types**. You can manage all integrations from **Elementor → FormsDB**.

### Who Should Use FormsDB

FormsDB is ideal for website owners and teams who use Elementor forms and want better control over form submissions.

* **Website owners** who want to save Elementor form submissions to Google Sheets for easy tracking and reporting.
* **Marketing teams** managing leads collected from Elementor or Hello Plus forms.
* **Business owners** who want frontend content submission without giving users admin access.
* **Agencies and freelancers** building lead forms, testimonial forms, or custom submission forms for clients.
* **Hello Plus users** who want to store form submissions inside WordPress.
* **Developers** who need a simple connector between Elementor Forms, Google Sheets, and WordPress post types.

### More Essential Addons for Elementor Forms

Along with FormsDB, you can use these additional Elementor form addons to build more flexible and feature-rich forms.

* **[Conditional Fields for Elementor Form](https://coolplugins.net/product/conditional-fields-for-elementor-form/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=get_pro&utm_content=form_addons)**  
Add conditional logic to Elementor form fields and dynamically show or hide inputs based on user choices. This helps create cleaner forms and improves the overall user experience.

* **[Country Code for Elementor Form Telephone Field](https://wordpress.org/plugins/country-code-field-for-elementor-form/)**  
Add a country code dropdown to phone fields so users can easily select their country while entering mobile numbers, ensuring accurate and properly formatted submissions.

* **[Cool FormKit](https://coolformkit.com/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=get_pro&utm_content=form_addons)**  
Cool FormKit is a complete form builder for Elementor Free and Pro. It extends Elementor Pro forms with advanced fields and also provides a dedicated form builder for Elementor Free users. Popular features include:  
  * **[Conditional Logic](https://coolformkit.com/features/conditional-logic-for-elementor-form/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=features&utm_content=form_addons)**  
  * **[Range Slider Field](https://coolformkit.com/features/range-slider-for-elementor-form/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=features&utm_content=form_addons)**  
  * **[Signature Field](https://coolformkit.com/features/signature-field-for-elementor-form/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=features&utm_content=form_addons)**  
  * **[Select2 Field](https://coolformkit.com/features/select2-field-for-elementor-form/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=features&utm_content=form_addons)**  
  * **[Image Radio & Checkbox Fields](https://coolformkit.com/features/image-radio-for-elementor-form/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=features&utm_content=form_addons)**  
  * **[Rating Field](https://coolformkit.com/features/rating-field-for-elementor-form/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=features&utm_content=form_addons)**  
  * **[Calculator Field](https://coolformkit.com/features/calculator-for-elementor/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=features&utm_content=form_addons)**  
  * **[Cloudflare Turnstile](https://coolformkit.com/features/cloudflare-turnstile-for-elementor-form/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=features&utm_content=form_addons)**  
  * **[hCAPTCHA Support](https://coolformkit.com/features/hcaptcha-for-elementor-form/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=features&utm_content=form_addons)**  

👉 **[View all Cool FormKit features](https://coolformkit.com/features/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=features&utm_content=form_addons)**

### Other Popular Elementor Addons by Cool Plugins

Cool Plugins also provides these powerful Elementor addons that help you extend design, content, and workflow capabilities across WordPress websites.

* **[Loop Grid Extender for Elementor Pro](https://wordpress.org/plugins/loop-grid-extender-for-elementor-pro/)**  
Enhance Elementor Pro Loop Grids by adding support for ACF Repeater fields and advanced taxonomy-based filtering options.

* **[AutoPoly - AI Translation for Polylang](https://coolplugins.net/product/autopoly-ai-translation-for-polylang/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=get_pro&utm_content=other_addons)**  
Automatically translate Elementor pages using AI and build multilingual websites faster with Polylang integration.

* **[Timeline Widget for Elementor](https://cooltimeline.com/plugin/timeline-widget-pro/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=get_pro&utm_content=other_addons)**  
Create visually engaging vertical or horizontal timelines to display company history, milestones, roadmaps, or events inside Elementor pages.

* **[Events Widgets for Elementor](https://eventscalendaraddons.com/plugin/events-widgets-pro/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=get_pro&utm_content=other_addons)**  
Easily add The Events Calendar widgets to Elementor and display events in grid, list, or carousel layouts.

* **[LocoAI - AI Translation for Loco Translate](https://locoaddon.com/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=get_pro&utm_content=other_addons)**  
Translate WordPress plugins and themes automatically using AI with one-click string translation inside Loco Translate.

FormsDB is a fully open-source plugin. You can view the complete source code on GitHub - https://github.com/CoolPluginsTeam/sb-elementor-contact-form-db

**Use of 3rd Party Services:** This plugin connects to the Cool Plugins feedback server only for optional usage data sharing and voluntary feedback submission (for example, during plugin deactivation). Data is transmitted solely after explicit user consent. No hidden tracking is performed, and no frontend visitor or site user data is collected.  For more details, please review our [Data Usage Policy](https://my.coolplugins.net/terms/usage-tracking/), [TOS](https://my.coolplugins.net/terms/), and [Privacy Policy](https://my.coolplugins.net/terms/privacy-policy/) and this plugin also uses
[**Google APIs Client Library for PHP**](https://github.com/googleapis/google-api-php-client) for Google Sheets integration, which is licensed under [Apache License 2.0](https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0).

== Screenshots ==

1. Sync Elementor Forms to Google Sheets
2. Google Sheets API Settings
3. Save Elementor Form Submissions to Post Type
4. Hello Plus Form Entries
5. FormsDB Dashboard – Forms to Google Sheets

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does FormsDB work with Elementor Free? =
FormsDB works with **Elementor Pro** and **Hello Plus** forms. If you are using only Elementor Free, you can create forms using the **Hello Plus** form widget and use FormsDB to save form submissions in WordPress or sync them with Google Sheets.

= Can I save Elementor form submissions to Google Sheets? =
Yes. FormsDB lets you connect Elementor forms with **Google Sheets** and sync form entries in real time. You can create a new sheet or connect an existing one and choose which form fields should be saved.  
👉 Learn more: **[Sync Elementor Forms with Google Sheets](http://docs.coolplugins.net/doc/sync-form-submissions-google-sheets/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs&utm_content=faqs)**

= Can I create WordPress posts from Elementor form submissions? =
Yes. FormsDB allows you to send form submission data to **any WordPress post type**, including posts, pages, or custom post types. This is useful for frontend post submission, testimonials, reviews, listings, or other user-generated content.  
👉 Learn more: **[Send Form Submissions to Post Type](http://docs.coolplugins.net/doc/save-form-submissions-post-type/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs&utm_content=faqs)**

= Does FormsDB save Hello Plus form entries? =
Yes. FormsDB saves **Hello Plus form submissions** inside the WordPress admin, making it easy to view, manage, and export entries from one place.

= Can I export old form entries from previous versions of this plugin? =
Yes. If you were using an older version, you can export previously saved entries from the **FormsDB → Old Submissions** tab after upgrading to version 2.0.0 or later.

= Does FormsDB slow down my website? =
No. FormsDB is lightweight and only runs when a form is submitted. It does not affect frontend performance or page load speed.

= Who manages FormsDB and future updates? =
From version **2.0.0**, FormsDB is acquired and actively maintained by **Cool Plugins**. The plugin is now relaunched with a new feature set and will receive regular updates and improvements.  
If you need help or have any questions, you can create a support thread here:  
👉 https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/sb-elementor-contact-form-db/

Cool Plugins also develops popular Elementor form addons like **[Cool FormKit](https://coolformkit.com/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=get_pro&utm_content=faqs)** (20,000+ active installs) and **[Conditional Fields](https://wordpress.org/plugins/conditional-fields-for-elementor-form/)** (10,000+ active installs), so you are using a plugin maintained by an experienced team focused on Elementor form solutions.

== Installation ==

Follow the steps below to install and set up **FormsDB for Elementor Forms**.

### 1. Install and Activate the Plugin

- Go to **Plugins → Add New** in your WordPress admin.
- Search for **FormsDB** and install the plugin.
- Click **Activate**.

> **Note:** FormsDB works with **Elementor Pro** or **Hello Plus**. Please make sure one of them is installed and activated.

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### 2. Access FormsDB Settings

- After activation, go to **Elementor → FormsDB** in your WordPress admin.
- You will see the following sections:
  - **Forms to Sheets**
  - **Forms to Post Type**
  - **Settings**
  - **Old Submissions** (for users upgrading from older versions)

These sections help you manage all form integrations from one place.

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### 3. Connect Google Sheets

To sync Elementor form submissions with Google Sheets:

- Open **Elementor → FormsDB → Settings**.
- Enter your **Google API Client ID** and **Client Secret**.
- Connect your Google account to complete the setup.

https://youtu.be/CV3ZtcOVWzU

👉 [Google API Setup to Connect with Google Sheets](https://docs.coolplugins.net/doc/google-api-setup-connect-elementor-google-sheets/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs&utm_content=installation)

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### 4. Save Form Submissions to Google Sheets
- Edit your form using **Elementor**.
- Go to **Actions After Submit**.
- Select **Save Submissions to Google Sheets**.
- Choose the Google Sheet, tab, and form fields you want to save.
- Update the page.

👉 [Sync Elementor Form with Google Sheets](http://docs.coolplugins.net/doc/sync-form-submissions-google-sheets/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs&utm_content=installation)

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### 5. Save Form Submissions to WordPress Post Type

- Edit the form in **Elementor**.
- Under **Actions After Submit**, select **Save Submissions to Post Type**.
- Choose the post type, map form fields, and select the post status (Publish or Draft).
- Save the form.

👉 [Save Elementor Form Submissions to Post Type](http://docs.coolplugins.net/doc/save-form-submissions-post-type/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs&utm_content=installation)

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### 6. Save Hello Plus Form Entries

- Edit a **Hello Plus form**.
- Under **Actions After Submit**, enable **Save Submission**.
- Update the form.

👉 [FormsDB Video Tutorials](https://docs.coolplugins.net/doc/formsdb-video-tutorials/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=docs&utm_content=installation)

== Changelog ==

= 2.1.7 (Feb 17, 2026) =
* Added support to save Cool FormKit Lite form submissions to Google Sheets and a post type.
* Improved Other plugin recommendations for Elementor users.
* Fixed issues reported by “Plugin Check” plugin.

= 2.1.6 (Feb 06, 2026) =
* Improved code quality.
* Tested up to Elementor 3.35.3 and Elementor Pro 3.35.0.

= 2.1.5 (Feb 02, 2026) =
* Improved admin dashboard side functionality.

= 2.1.4 (Jan 29, 2026) =
* Improved code quality.

= 2.1.3 (Jan 23, 2026) =
* Improved plugin admin dashboard UI.
* Added an dashboard notice for user feedback (shown politely, no force).
* Minor fixes and code improvements.

= 2.1.2 (Jan 20, 2026) =
* Fixed Security issue related to Settings permission check.

= 2.1.1 (Jan 07, 2026) =
* Fixed Wrong initial version bug.
* Minor UI improvements and text updates across FormsDB admin screens.

= 2.1.0 (Jan 02, 2026) =
* Added support for legacy users to continue using the old form submission saving method available in version 1.8.1 and earlier, based on user feedback.
* Added an option to enable or disable the legacy saving method from the Old Submissions tab (visible only to users upgrading from older versions).
* Minor UI improvements and text updates across FormsDB admin screens.

= 2.0.1 (Dec 30, 2025) =
* Fixed issues reported by "Plugin Check" plugin.
* Improved code quality to follow WordPress coding standards.

= 2.0.0 (Dec 26, 2025) =
* Plugin acquired, fully rebuilt, and rebranded as **[FormsDB](https://coolplugins.net/product/formsdb-connect-elementor-forms-google-sheets/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=plugin_page&utm_content=changelog)** by **[Cool Plugins](https://coolplugins.net/?utm_source=formsdb&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=home&utm_content=changelog)**.
* Introduced **Google Sheets integration** to sync Elementor form submissions.
* Added support to **save form submissions to any WordPress post type**.
* Added support to **store Hello Plus form submissions** in WordPress admin.
* Introduced a **new modern dashboard** under Elementor → FormsDB.
* Added **Old Submissions** tab for exporting data from previous plugin versions.
* Improved performance, security, and overall code quality.
* Deprecated old functionality now available in Elementor Pro.

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= 1.8.1 (Sep 13, 2023) =
* Fixed compatibility issues with **Elementor 3.16+**.
* Updated compatibility with **PHP 8.1+**.

= 1.8.0 (Sep 01, 2023) =
* Minor bug fixes and stability improvements.

= 1.7 (Feb 12, 2021) =
* Added settings to customize admin menu labels.
* Improved support for **white-labeling**.

= 1.6 (Jan 12, 2021) =
* Improved backend admin security handling.
* Fixed a reported **CSRF security issue**.
* Recommended update for all users.

= 1.5 (Nov 07, 2019) =
* Significantly improved export performance.
* Optimized for large databases with **1,000+ submissions**.
* Tested successfully with databases containing **37,000+ entries**.

= 1.4 (May 21, 2019) =
* Added minor preventive security fixes.

= 1.3 (May 13, 2019) =
* Fixed compatibility issues with newer Elementor versions.
* Added option to allow **non-admin users** to access the Export page.
* Fixed duplicate record issue when multiple email actions were configured.

= 1.2 (Sep 15, 2018) =
* Added export functionality by **Form ID** and **submitted page**.
* Removed CSS restrictions to allow pagination and bulk delete.
* Added settings page with option to hide submission notification bar.

= 1.1 (Aug 10, 2018) =
* Compatibility fixes for latest **Elementor Pro** version.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 2.0.1 =
This is a major update where the plugin has been fully rebuilt and rebranded as **FormsDB** by **Cool Plugins**. The new version introduces Google Sheets sync, frontend post submission, and Hello Plus form entry support, as the old functionality is now available inside Elementor Pro. Users upgrading from older versions can export previous entries from **FormsDB → Old Submissions** after updating.
