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Formative is a professional-grade WordPress form builder that combines ease of use with powerful features. Create everything from simple contact forms to complex multi-step surveys with conditional logic, custom styling, and seamless integrations.
<h4>🎯 Key Features</h4>
Visual Form Builder 
* Modern, intuitive drag-and-drop interface 
* Real-time form preview 
* SaaS-like admin experience 
* Responsive design controls 
* No coding required
Advanced Layout System 
* Multi-column layouts (2, 3, 4+ columns) 
* Responsive width controls 
* Independent desktop, tablet, and mobile settings 
* Nested field arrangements 
* Drag-and-drop field positioning
Comprehensive Styling Options 
* Custom colors (background, text, border, labels) 
* Typography controls (font size, weight, line height) 
* Spacing adjustments (padding, margin, field gaps) 
* Border customization (width, radius, style) 
* Box shadows and effects 
* Width and alignment options 
* Device-specific visibility 
* Custom CSS support
Conditional Logic 
* Show/hide fields based on user input 
* Multiple condition types (is, contains, greater than, etc.) 
* AND/OR logic operators 
* Support for all field types 
* Real-time condition evaluation
Multi-Step Forms 
* Unlimited form steps 
* Multiple progress indicator styles (bar, circles, numbers, dots) 
* Custom step titles and descriptions 
* Step icons (Dashicons, Font Awesome) 
* Customizable navigation buttons 
* Allow/prevent step jumping 
* Progress tracking
Pre-Built Templates 
* 9 professional form templates 
* Contact forms, surveys, registrations 
* Job applications, booking forms 
* Newsletter signups, feedback forms 
* One-click template loading 
* Customizable after import
Powerful Integrations 
* Email Marketing: Mailchimp, MailPoet, ConvertKit, AWeber, GetResponse, ActiveCampaign 
* CRM: HubSpot 
* Communication: Slack 
* Automation: Zapier, Custom Webhooks, REST API 
* Productivity: Google Sheets 
* Connection testing built-in 
* Flexible authentication options
<h4>📝 Field Types</h4>
Basic Fields 
* Text, Email, Number, URL 
* Telephone, Password 
* Textarea (with row control) 
* Date, Time 
* Hidden fields
Choice Fields 
* Checkbox (single and multiple) 
* Radio buttons 
* Select dropdown 
* Multi-select
Advanced Fields 
* File Upload (with size and type restrictions) 
* Rating (customizable scale) 
* Range Slider 
* reCAPTCHA 
* HTML Block 
* Section Break 
* Terms & Conditions
<h4>⚙️ Form Settings</h4>
<ul>
<li>Custom success messages</li>
<li>Email notifications to admins</li>
<li>Redirect after submission</li>
<li>Post creation from submissions</li>
<li>Spam protection</li>
<li>AJAX submission</li>
<li>Data validation</li>
<li>Entry management</li>
<li>CSV export</li>
</ul>
<h4>🔒 Security Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Nonce verification</li>
<li>Data sanitization</li>
<li>SQL injection prevention</li>
<li>XSS protection</li>
<li>CSRF protection</li>
<li>Capability checks</li>
<li>Server-side validation</li>
</ul>
<h4>🚀 Developer Friendly</h4>
<ul>
<li>REST API based</li>
<li>PSR-4 autoloading</li>
<li>React component architecture</li>
<li>WordPress coding standards</li>
<li>Extensible and hookable</li>
<li>Well documented code</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
Formative stores form submission data (which may include personal information) in your WordPress database. This data is necessary for the plugin’s functionality.
What data is collected: 
* Form field responses submitted by users 
* Submission timestamp 
* User IP address (optional) 
* User agent information (optional)
How data is used: 
* To display form entries in the admin dashboard 
* To send email notifications 
* To integrate with third-party services (if configured) 
* To export data via CSV
Data retention: 
* Submissions are stored indefinitely unless manually deleted 
* You can disable entry storage in plugin settings 
* Entries can be deleted individually or in bulk
Third-party services: 
* If you enable integrations, data may be sent to external services 
* Each integration is optional and requires your configuration 
* Review the privacy policies of services you integrate with
Your responsibilities: 
* Configure the plugin according to your privacy requirements 
* Add necessary privacy disclosures to your forms 
* Comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable regulations 
* Inform users how their data will be used
<h3>Support</h3>
For support and documentation: 
* Visit the <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/formative/" rel="ugc">plugin documentation</a> 
* Check the included docs folder (README.md, QUICK_START.md, DEVELOPER_GUIDE.md) 
* Open a support topic on WordPress.org 
* Report bugs on our GitHub repository
When reporting issues, please include: 
* WordPress version 
* PHP version 
* Plugin version 
* Theme name 
* Steps to reproduce 
* Error messages (if any)
<h3>Credits</h3>
Formative is developed with ❤️ using: 
* React for the admin interface 
* WordPress REST API 
* PSR-4 autoloading standards 
* WordPress coding standards
Special thanks to the WordPress community for their continuous support and inspiration.

Formative – A Custom Form Builder Plugin for WordPress

Powerful custom form builder with multi-step, conditional logic, styling, and 12+ integrations. Drag-and-drop interface for professional forms.

Artur Nalobin

The Problem: 
By default, Gravity Forms automatically deletes incomplete form submissions after 30 days. This can lead to critical data loss, especially for important application processes, extended registrations, or complex multi-page forms.
The Solution: 
This plugin prevents automatic deletion by extending the expiration time to 99,999 days (approximately 274 years), effectively preserving all incomplete submissions indefinitely.
Key Features: 
* Automatic Protection: Works immediately upon activation with no configuration required 
* High Priority: Operates with maximum priority to override other settings 
* Data Preservation: Maintains all incomplete form submissions indefinitely 
* Background Operation: Functions transparently without affecting form performance 
* Reliable: Uses multiple failsafe mechanisms to ensure consistent protection 
* Compatible: Works with all Gravity Forms versions and WordPress installations
How It Works: 
The plugin intercepts Gravity Forms’ expiration mechanism and changes the deletion timeframe from 30 days to 99,999 days. This happens automatically and transparently, requiring no user intervention or configuration.
Installation: 
1. Upload and activate the plugin 
2. Protection begins immediately 
3. Optional: View status under “Settings → GF Never Expire”
<h3>Technical Details</h3>
Architecture: 
* Modern object-oriented design with dependency injection 
* Interface-based services for maximum reliability 
* Exception handling for robust error management 
* Type hints and strict coding standards
WordPress Integration: 
* Uses official WordPress hooks and filters 
* Follows WordPress coding standards 
* Implements proper capability checking 
* Includes internationalization support
Performance: 
* Minimal memory footprint 
* Optimized database operations 
* Smart caching mechanisms 
* No impact on frontend performance
Security: 
* Input sanitization and output escaping 
* Proper capability verification 
* Nonce verification for admin actions 
* Follows WordPress security best practices
Compatibility: 
* WordPress: 6.0+ (tested up to 6.8) 
* Gravity Forms: All modern versions 
* PHP: 7.4+ (recommended: 8.0+) 
* Hosting: All standard hosting environments
<h3>Support</h3>
Documentation: 
All functionality is automatic and requires no configuration. For additional information, visit the plugin settings page under “Settings → GF Never Expire” in your WordPress admin.
Troubleshooting: 
1. Ensure Gravity Forms is installed and activated 
2. Verify the plugin is active in your WordPress admin 
3. Check the status page for any error messages
Common Issues: 
* “Requires Gravity Forms” error: Install and activate Gravity Forms 
* Plugin not working: Ensure both Gravity Forms and this plugin are activated 
* Permission errors: Verify you have administrator access

Never Expire Submissions for Gravity Forms

Prevents automatic deletion of incomplete Gravity Forms submissions by extending the expiration time to 99,999 days.

Formative – A Custom Form Builder Plugin for WordPress vs Never Expire Submissions for Gravity Forms