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Read Only

Make any Gravity Forms field visible but uneditable so users can see values without changing them.

by Gravity Wiz Paid Updated Aug 19, 2026
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What it does

When you pre-fill a form field with data, there is nothing stopping a user from editing or deleting that value. Read Only solves this by locking fields so their values stay visible but cannot be changed.

You apply the read-only setting to standard input fields. It works especially well alongside Populate Anything, which auto-fills fields with existing data — Read Only then keeps those values in place as the user completes the rest of the form.

This add-on suits any situation where you need to display information for reference during a form submission without allowing edits, such as review workflows, hiring pipelines, or quantity-controlled orders.

Key features

  • Make most input fields visible but not editable
  • Protect values filled in by Populate Anything from being changed
  • Lock a field's default value so users cannot overwrite it
  • Works across standard Gravity Forms input field types
  • Part of the Gravity Perks suite of 48+ add-ons

Good for

Hiring and applicant trackingKeep applicant data visible as it moves through each stage without letting anyone alter it.
Group or bulk ordersSet a quantity automatically from entry count and prevent customers from changing it.
Review and approval workflowsDisplay submitted information for reviewers without allowing edits before approval.

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

Which field types does Read Only work with?

It works on most standard input fields that users would normally fill in or select.

Does it work with auto-populated fields?

Yes. When Populate Anything fills in a field, Read Only keeps that value from being changed by the user.

Is Read Only a standalone plugin?

It is part of the Gravity Perks suite, which includes 48+ Gravity Forms add-ons.

Is there a refund policy?

Gravity Wiz offers a 30-day refund if the plugin is not right for you.

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