Plugin info

Total downloads: 176
Active installs: 10
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 2
Last updated: 11/28/2025 (33 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 10/6/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 2.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.9
Minimum PHP version: f

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Actively maintained • Last updated 33 days ago

59/100

Is Post Submissions for Elementor Forms abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 33 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 2.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: f

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Description

Post Submissions for Elementor Forms lets you turn any Elementor form into a frontend post submission form.

Demo: https://demo.add-ons.org/demo-post-submissions/
Document: https://add-ons.org/document-post-submissions-for-elementor-forms/
Pro Version: https://add-ons.org/plugin/post-submissions-for-elementor-forms/

Perfect for guest posts, job listings, product reviews, testimonials, or any custom post type.

Features

  • Create WordPress posts from Elementor form submissions.
  • Map form fields to post title, content, excerpt, featured image, categories, and tags.
  • Support for all post types (custom post types included).
  • Choose post status: draft, pending review, or publish.
  • Assign author automatically or allow user selection.
  • Developer-friendly with hooks and filters for customization.

Pro Version Features

  • Unlimited meta_key and meta_value: save form data to any meta_key with meta_value.
  • Conditional Logic: Create a post or not depending on the condition.
  • Advanced control over post type, taxonomy, and author assignment.

This plugin helps site owners collect user-generated content easily, while keeping full control over submissions.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/post-submissions-for-elementor-forms directory, or install the plugin directly through the WordPress plugins screen.
  2. Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” screen in WordPress.
  3. Create a form with Elementor Forms.
  4. Go to Form Actions enable Post Submission.
  5. Map your form fields to post fields (title, content, featured image, etc).
  6. Done! Submissions will automatically create new posts in WordPress.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this plugin work with Elementor Free?

Yes. The plugin works with Elementor Free (Forms widget is required).

Can I submit custom post types?

Yes. You can select any registered post type, including WooCommerce products, events, or your own custom post type.

Can users upload a featured image?

Yes. File upload fields can be mapped to the post featured image.

Can I set posts to be reviewed before publishing?

Yes. You can set the default post status to pending review or draft.

Review feed

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Screenshots

  1. Enable "Post Submission" action in Elementor form.

    Enable "Post Submission" action in Elementor form.

Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release.