I know this sounds like a dumb question, but is it possible to use gravity forms *not* as a plugin? So for example, if I created the form using the same structure, id's, classes, etc and plugged it into an HTML page, call a few scripts in the head area, etc., and create a mySQL db for it to put it's tables into, would it work?
I have one site that is not built using WordPress (I inherited it from another webmaster) and while we do plan to eventually rebuild the site in WP, it may be some time.......but they need some forms and need to keep the data in a db.
I have a feeling I know the answer (will be no), but I was asked to ask, so I'm asking. :-)
FAQs
There isn't any way to use Gravity Forms without WordPress.
Can you use Gravity Forms without WordPress? ›
Gravity Forms requires WordPress to work. To get a Gravity Form onto a site which is not using WordPress, you can host the form on another site (a WordPress site) and iFrame it into your non-WordPress site.
Does Gravity Forms work with WordPress? ›
Gravity Forms is a plugin for WordPress. It allows you to quickly create data collection forms, polls and surveys for your WordPress website.
Can you use Gravity Forms for free? ›
If you're ready to try out Gravity Forms yourself, you have two ways to get started: Purchase your Gravity Forms license today to start building on your own sites right away. Spin up a 100% free, fully functional demo site to try all of the Gravity Forms features and add-ons on a working WordPress site.
What are Gravity Forms used for? ›
Forms are the way your business connects with your customers. Gravity Forms is the most powerful and innovative form plugin for WordPress. Thousands of businesses use Gravity Forms to collect customer details, register website users, take payments, and much more.
Can you use Gravity Forms with Elementor? ›
Typically, a static site can't use Gravity Forms because it requires interaction with a database. However, Elementor Static Hosting websites has support for Gravity Forms built in. Below are the Gravity Forms features supported by Elementor Static Hosting websites.
Is Gravity Forms free or paid? ›
No, Gravity Forms does not offer a free version. It is a premium WordPress form builder plugin available through various paid license plans. Users need to purchase a license to use Gravity Forms.
Is Gravity Form worth it? ›
In general, Gravity Forms can make a great option for people who want to build more advanced types of forms on WordPress. By “advanced”, that could mean different form types such as payment forms, user registration forms, lead generation forms, and so on.
How many websites use Gravity Forms? ›
Over the course of more than a decade, Gravity Forms has expanded into a robust data management platform powering more than 5 million websites across the globe.
Can I embed a Gravity Form on another site? ›
You can use an iframe to embed the form in another page, but there's not currently any other method. You would want to create a very simple, plain wordpress page template - create a new page using that template to house the form. Then you'd grab the page URL and use that for an iframe on an external site.
The great thing about Gravity Forms is that it offers several security features out of the box. These include automatic (and background) updates, user permissions, anti-spam protection and captchas, and required login.
Why is my Gravity Form not working? ›
Try this for troubleshooting: deactivate all the plugins on your site (yes ALL). Then activate Gravity Forms – it should activate. Then one by one turn the other plugins on until you find the one that causes the fatal error.
How do you activate Gravity Forms? ›
Pre-Requisites
- Ensure you have already installed Gravity Forms on your WordPress site. You will need admin permission to your WordPress website.
- Ensure that the Gravity Forms plugin is active. ( WordPress Dashboard → Plugins → Activate Plugin for Gravity Forms)
Hi Matteo. You will need a Gravity Forms license to download the latest Gravity Forms version. Without that, you won't be able to edit your forms.
Where do Gravity Forms store data? ›
ALL of the data received via your form submissions is stored in tables in your own WordPress database on your own hosting provider.
Does Gravity Forms use cookies? ›
Gravityforms.com and Gravityapi.com uses Cookies.
Can you use Gravity Forms on Shopify? ›
Connect Gravity Forms and Shopify with any of your favorite apps in just a few clicks. Design, build, and automate anything for your work by integrating apps like Gravity Forms and Shopify to create visual automated workflows.
How do you access Gravity Forms? ›
Add Gravity Forms
To get started, click on Plugins → Add New from the sidebar menu of your WordPress dashboard. Next, search for “Gravity Forms” on the Plugins page. Click on the Gravity Forms panel from the search results and then choose a purchase option.
Can I use WordPress without WooCommerce? ›
Yes, you can! While WooCommerce is a popular choice for setting up an online store on WordPress, there are alternative plugins and methods available. We suggest a form-building plugin like WPForms for selling digital products or accepting payments for services without the need for WooCommerce.
