Chained Selects
Add cascading dropdown fields to your forms so each selection automatically filters the next dropdown's options.
What it does
When a form asks users to pick from long lists—like a vehicle make, then model, then year—scrolling through every option wastes time and leads to mistakes. Chained Selects solves this by linking dropdowns together so each choice narrows down what appears next.
You set up the options either by uploading a CSV file or by connecting to a live database or API using hooks and filters. Once configured, the dropdowns update automatically as users make selections, with no extra work on your end.
This add-on suits anyone building forms with multi-level selections: automotive sites, service directories, ecommerce stores, or location-based filters. It requires a Gravity Forms Elite or Nonprofit license.
Key features
- Cascading dropdowns that filter based on the previous selection
- CSV upload to import dropdown choices quickly
- Hooks and filters to pull options from external databases or APIs in real time
- Reduces the number of visible options so users complete forms faster
- Works for hierarchies like Year → Make → Model or Category → Subcategory → Product
Good for
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How do I add the dropdown options?
You can upload a CSV file with your choices, or use Gravity Forms hooks and filters to connect to a live database or API.
Do the dropdowns update automatically when my data changes?
Yes, if you connect to a live data source via hooks and filters, the options stay current without manual uploads.
What license do I need to use this add-on?
Chained Selects requires a Gravity Forms Elite or Nonprofit license.
Can developers pull options from an external API?
Yes, the add-on supports hooks and filters so developers can fetch dropdown options from external databases or APIs.