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GSheetConnector for CF7 – Connect Contact Form 7 to Google Sheets and Send Form Submissions in Real Time

By WesternDeal

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

GSheetConnector for CF7 – Connect Contact Form 7 to Google Sheets and Send Form Submissions in Real Time Review - In-Depth Analysis

Connect Contact Form 7 data directly to Google Sheets. Send form submissions in real time.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.86/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 129+ reviews)

Active Installations

40,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

6 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

GSheetConnector for CF7 is a popular WordPress plugin that serves as a bridge between your WordPress-based Contact Form 7 forms and Google Sheets. When a visitor submits their data via a Contact Form 7 form, that data is also sent to Google Sheets in real time.

This plugin eliminates the need for manual data entry, ensuring accuracy by automatically transferring form submissions to your Google Sheets. It also offers features such as custom Google API integration settings and the ability to create new sheets directly from the plugin settings.

With the PRO version, users can enjoy additional features like managing fields to display in the sheet, synchronizing existing entries, and customizing header settings. The plugin is designed to streamline the process of collecting and organizing data from your forms.

Comparing to Alternatives

GSheetConnector for CF7 stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for integrating Contact Form 7 with Google Sheets.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Real-time form submission syncing with Google Sheets.
Strong and responsive customer support praised by multiple users.
Pro version offers advanced features like automatic row addition.
Compatibility with other plugins, such as multiline file uploads.
Regular updates addressing security vulnerabilities.

Weaknesses

Occasional disconnections from Google causing data loss.
Free version affected by Google API rate limits leading to missed submissions.
Some critical features are locked behind the pro version paywall.
Security history includes multiple medium to high severity vulnerabilities, though fixed in recent updates.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong overall rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 129 reviews, most users appreciate the plugin's functionality and especially its support team. Negative feedback is minimal and mostly relates to reliability and limitations in the free version.

Positive highlights

Great support even for free users (teamzen).
Outstanding and patient support resolving integration issues quickly (sheetal350).
Efficient and knowledgeable support staff resolving difficulties promptly (michaeljbreslin).
Plugin works well with excellent support when issues arise (applegreen).
Quick addition of compatibility features and responsiveness to improvement suggestions (mesw).

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Intermittent disconnections from Google Sheets causing loss of form data.
Free version suffers from silent errors due to Google API rate limits.
Critical features like automatic row addition require pro version.
Security vulnerabilities have been present but addressed in updates.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a reliable and real-time integration between Contact Form 7 and Google Sheets, and value strong customer support, especially those willing to invest in the pro version for advanced features.

Not ideal for

Users who require a completely free solution without risk of data loss or those highly concerned about past security vulnerabilities despite recent fixes.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic integration of Contact Form 7 with Google Sheets but has limitations such as missing some submissions due to API rate limits and lacks features like automatic row addition.

Pro version

The pro version unlocks premium features including automatic addition of rows to Google Sheets, enhanced reliability, and priority support.

Final Verdict

GSheetConnector for CF7 offers a unique and effective solution for syncing Contact Form 7 submissions with Google Sheets, backed by excellent customer support and a solid feature set, especially in the pro version. Its lack of close alternatives makes it a go-to choice for users needing this functionality.

However, users should be aware of past security vulnerabilities that have been addressed and the limitations of the free version, which may not be suitable for critical data collection without upgrading. Overall, it is a strong plugin for those who prioritize integration and support and are willing to invest in premium features for reliability.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free GSheetConnector for CF7 – Connect Contact Form 7 to Google Sheets and Send Form Submissions in Real Time plugin.

Cf7

Contact Form 7

Google Sheets Integrations

Screenshots

FAQ

Sometimes it can take a while of spinning before it goes through. But if the entries never show up in your Sheet then one of these things might be the reason:

Wrong access code ( Check debug log )
Wrong Sheet name or tab name
Wrong Column name mapping ( keep in mind that not to use capital letters, number as initial and special characters like underscores, double or single code, space etc. You can only use small letters and hyphen. )

Please double-check those items and hopefully getting them right will fix the issue.

In the free version, add your Contact Form 7 field names as column headers in the first row of your Google Sheet.

For example, if your Contact Form 7 fields are:

your-name, `your-email`, `your-phone`, `your-message`

Use the same names as your Google Sheets column headers:

your-name | your-email | your-phone | your-message

When someone submits the form, each value is added under its corresponding Google Sheets column.

CF7 Google Sheets Connector PRO provides advanced field mapping, custom header names, column ordering, field controls, and automatic sheet and tab detection.

Contributors and developers

“GSheetConnector for CF7 – Connect Contact Form 7 to Google Sheets and Send Form Submissions in Real Time” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.