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Advanced Custom Fields: Gravity Forms Add-on

By DannyvanHolten

Forms & Data Collection / Contact Forms

Advanced Custom Fields: Gravity Forms Add-on Review - In-Depth Analysis

Integrates Gravity Forms with Advanced Custom Fields. Allows users to select a Gravity Form in ACF field groups.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.9/10

User Rating

4.2/5 (based on 14+ reviews)

Active Installations

30,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin provides an Advanced Custom Field that enables WordPress users to select a Gravity Form as part of a field group configuration.

This plugin does not affect the frontend of the website. It does not output the form or modify the output of existing forms. The plugin only adds a custom ACF field type for use in an ACF field group.

Full documentation can be found in the plugin's GitHub Repository.

Comparing to Alternatives

Advanced Custom Fields: Gravity Forms Add-on is a niche plugin designed to integrate Gravity Forms with Advanced Custom Fields. Compared to other similar plugins, it offers straightforward functionality but has some compatibility issues.

Top alternatives

Advanced Custom Fields: Gravity Forms Add-on

Strengths

Simple integration between ACF and Gravity Forms
Easy to install and use
Compatible with Composer for dependency management

Weaknesses

Known compatibility issues with third-party Gravity Forms add-ons
No recent updates addressing reported bugs
Limited features beyond basic integration

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights both the plugin's utility and its limitations, especially regarding compatibility with other Gravity Forms extensions.

Positive highlights

"It does what it says." - Giorgos Sarigiannidis
"Finally something we can load with Composer." - indrek_k
"Drops right in and works great." - Jonathon Harris
"Consistently works as expected." - zackeryfretty

Common complaints

Breaks third-party Gravity Forms fields like Nested Forms and Slim Image Cropper
Causes issues with Gravity Forms Signature add-on
Lack of updates to fix known bugs

Weaknesses

Plugin calls Gravity Forms too early causing caching issues
No official fix released for compatibility problems since 2018

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Developers or site owners needing basic integration between Advanced Custom Fields and Gravity Forms without reliance on third-party Gravity Forms add-ons.

Not ideal for

Users who depend on multiple Gravity Forms extensions or require robust compatibility with third-party add-ons should avoid this plugin due to known conflicts.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential integration features allowing ACF to work with Gravity Forms fields, suitable for simple use cases.

Final Verdict

Advanced Custom Fields: Gravity Forms Add-on offers a straightforward solution for integrating Gravity Forms with ACF, making it useful for simple projects.

However, its compatibility issues with third-party Gravity Forms add-ons and lack of recent updates limit its suitability for more complex setups. Users should weigh these factors before choosing this plugin.