Post Submission Addon

Overview #

The Post Submission Addon allows you to automatically create WordPress posts, pages, or custom post types from WPForms submissions. It’s ideal for user-generated content, guest blogging, event submissions, or any workflow where form data should become content on your site.

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Key Features #

• Create posts, pages, or custom post types from form submissions
• Map form fields to post title, content, excerpt, categories, tags, and custom fields
• Set post status: Draft, Pending Review, or Published
• Assign authors to new posts automatically
• Conditional logic support for advanced workflows

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Getting Started #

Step 1: Install and Activate the Addon #

1. Navigate to WPForms → Addons in your WordPress dashboard.
2. Locate Post Submission Addon and click Install Addon.
3. Click Activate once installation is complete.

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Step 2: Create a Form for Post Submission #

1. Go to WPForms → Add New.
2. Choose a Blank Form or a Post Submission Template if available.
3. Add necessary fields like Title, Content, Category, Tags, Featured Image, or any custom fields.

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Step 3: Configure Post Submission Settings #

1. Open your form in the WPForms builder.
2. Navigate to Settings → Post Submissions.
3. Enable Post Submission toggle.
4. Configure the following:
   • Post Type: Select Post, Page, or Custom Post Type
   • Post Status: Draft, Pending Review, or Published
   • Author: Assign a default author or use a form field for the author
   • Map Fields: Connect your form fields to post fields:
     • Title → Form field for post title
     • Content → Form field for post content
     • Excerpt → Form field for excerpt
     • Categories & Tags → Map or allow users to select
     • Custom Fields → Map additional form fields to post meta

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Step 4: Enable Conditional Logic (Optional) #

• If you want posts to be created only under certain conditions:
  1. Go to Settings → Post Submissions → Enable Conditional Logic.
  2. Set rules based on form fields (e.g., create a post only if “Publish” is checked).

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Step 5: Configure Notifications (Optional) #

• Send notifications when a new post is submitted:
  1. Go to Settings → Notifications.
  2. Configure who receives an email and the message content.
  3. Optionally include the submitted content in the email for review.

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Advanced Tips #

• Custom Post Types: Works with any registered custom post type.
• Featured Images: Allow users to upload images and automatically set them as the post featured image.
• Moderation: Set post status to Draft or Pending Review to moderate submissions before publishing.
• Spam Prevention: Use reCAPTCHA or WPForms anti-spam features to prevent fake submissions.

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Troubleshooting #

• Post not created: Check that all required fields are mapped correctly.
• Images not uploading: Ensure your form has a File Upload field and the correct permissions are set.
• Custom fields not saving: Verify that the field names match your custom post meta keys.
• Notifications not sent: Check WordPress email settings or use an SMTP plugin.