Advanced Post Creation

Automatically turn Gravity Forms submissions into WordPress posts, pages, or custom post types—and let users edit their content from the front end.

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What it does

Publishing user-submitted content usually means copying data from form entries into WordPress manually. Advanced Post Creation removes that step by creating a post, page, or custom post type the moment a form is submitted.

You map form fields to post titles, body content, and custom fields using merge tags. Uploaded files go straight to the Media Library. Categories, tags, and custom taxonomies are assigned automatically based on what the user submitted.

Users can view and edit their own posts from the front end using the APC Post List block—no WordPress dashboard access needed. This makes it practical for directories, guest blogs, job boards, and community sites where contributors manage their own content.

Key features

Create standard posts, pages, or any registered custom post type on submission
Auto-assign categories, tags, and custom taxonomies from form fields
Populate post titles and content using merge tags
Map form fields to custom post fields
Attach uploaded files to the WordPress Media Library automatically
Let users view and edit their own submissions via the APC Post List front-end block

Good for

Directories and listingsLet users submit and manage their own business listings, job postings, or classified ads without admin involvement.

Guest and community blogsAccept guest posts or member contributions that publish automatically when the form is submitted.

Event submission sitesCollect event details and automatically create event posts, sponsor listings, or attendee profiles.

Written from Gravity Forms’s own listing. Version and dates come straight from the source and are checked weekly.

Does this work with custom post types?

Yes. You can target standard posts, pages, or any registered custom post type on your site.

Can I map form fields to custom fields and taxonomies?

Yes. Use merge tags to populate post titles and content, map fields to custom fields, and automatically assign categories, tags, and custom taxonomies.

Can users edit their posts without logging into the WordPress dashboard?

Yes. The APC Post List block lets users view and edit their own submissions from the front end with no dashboard access required.

Which Gravity Forms license do I need?

The Advanced Post Creation Add-On is included with a Gravity Forms Elite or Nonprofit license.

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