Andrew Dixon

The plugin is very simple. It adds a setting to the Gravity Forms menu in the WP Admin called “Purge Data” and under this option you set the number of days you would like to retain Gravity Forms entries for, for all forms on your site.
The default is to keep all entries forever, empty field, and a valid value is any number of days from 0 (zero) to X. Once an entry is that number of days old, it is removed.
The cron task to delete the entries runs once per hour, so when set to 0, the maximum time an entry will be stored for is one hour.
PLEASE NOTE: Entries are permanently deleted, so use with care.

Gravity Forms Data Purge

Simple plugin to purge data from Gravity Forms Entries that are older that a certain number of days.

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.

Gravity Forms Data Purge vs Never Expire Submissions for Gravity Forms