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FormsDB – Save Elementor Forms to Google Sheets & Post Type

By Cool Plugins

Forms & Data Collection / Contact Forms

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

FormsDB – Save Elementor Forms to Google Sheets & Post Type Review - In-Depth Analysis

Connect Elementor forms with Google Sheets to sync entries or save submissions in any post type. Ideal for managing form data efficiently.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.05/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 19+ reviews)

Active Installations

20,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5.77 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

FormsDB 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.

To extend Elementor form features further, you can use Cool FormKit along with FormsDB to unlock advanced features such as Range Slider, Signature Field, Conditional Logic, Calculator, and many more advanced fields to build smarter and more dynamic forms with Elementor.

Comparing to Alternatives

FormsDB offers a specialized solution for saving Elementor form submissions to Google Sheets and custom post types, with several viable alternatives available that focus on database management for various form plugins.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamlessly integrates with Elementor forms to save submissions.
Supports saving data to Google Sheets and custom post types.
High user satisfaction with a 4.6 rating from 19 reviews.
Lightweight and fast performance as noted by users.
Provides solutions for handling large volumes of saved submissions.

Weaknesses

Known past security vulnerabilities, though fixed in recent versions.
Can cause fatal PHP errors in the admin backend for some users.
Export as CSV functionality has issues according to user reports.
May slow down the admin panel when handling large data sets without proper memory configuration.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star reviews (89.5%) and a small fraction of negative feedback, users generally praise the plugin's functionality and reliability, though some report critical issues.

Positive highlights

'Great Plugin' - rahimjeetu
'Simply works perfect, light and fast' - mrwolfinformatica
'Awesome plugin, works perfectly and saved me from the hassle' - Filippo Tinnirello
'Plugin saved life before Elementor added native form submission save' - dependencyinjection

Common complaints

Causes fatal PHP errors in the admin backend preventing page loads.
Export as CSV functionality does not work, limiting data usability.

Weaknesses

Past security vulnerabilities with medium to high severity, though patched.
Performance issues with large submission counts unless memory limits are increased.
Lack of IP address saving in form submissions.
Potential to slow down admin panel under heavy load.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who rely on Elementor forms and need to save submissions to Google Sheets or custom post types, especially those comfortable managing server memory settings for large datasets.

Not ideal for

Users who require flawless export features or have limited technical ability to troubleshoot backend errors or security concerns. Also not ideal for those prioritizing plugins with no history of vulnerabilities.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential features to save Elementor form submissions to Google Sheets and custom post types, suitable for most basic to intermediate needs.

Pro version

Premium features likely include enhanced export options, additional integrations, priority support, and advanced data management capabilities.

Final Verdict

FormsDB is a robust and well-liked plugin for saving Elementor form submissions, praised for its integration and performance by most users. However, it has had notable security vulnerabilities in the past and some users report critical backend errors and export issues.

While it offers good value especially with its pro version, potential users should weigh these concerns and consider alternatives if they need guaranteed stability and flawless export functionality. Proper server configuration can mitigate some performance issues.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free FormsDB – Save Elementor Forms to Google Sheets & Post Type plugin.

Elementor Forms

Google Sheets

Form Submissions

Screenshots

FAQ

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.