CF7 Google Sheet Connector Documentation: Setup & Features

If you’re using Contact Form 7 on your WordPress website, you already know how useful it is for collecting inquiries, leads, and feedback. But by default, every submission just lands in your inbox – and emails get lost, deleted, or buried in no time.

CF7 Google Sheet Connector solves this problem. It’s an addon plugin for Contact Form 7 that acts as a bridge between your CF7 forms and Google Sheets. Instead of digging through emails, every form submission gets automatically saved as a new row in your connected Google Sheet – organized, searchable, and easy to share with your team.

Once the plugin is connected, the process is completely automatic. The moment a visitor submits your Contact Form 7 form, the data flows straight into your Google Sheet in real time – no manual export, no copy-pasting.

Why Use CF7 Google Sheet Connector?

Here’s what makes this plugin a practical choice for anyone managing form data on WordPress:

• No more searching through emails for old submissions – everything is stored in one Google Sheet.
• Multiple team members can view or work on the same submission data at the same time.
• Your form data stays safe even if something goes wrong with your WordPress database.
• Sheets can be filtered, sorted, and turned into reports without any extra tools.
• Works with file upload fields too – attachments can be stored directly in Google Drive.

Features of CF7 Google Sheet Connector (PRO)

The PRO version comes packed with automation and customization options that go far beyond the basic free version:

• Integration – Use Existing Client/Secret Key (Auto Google API Configuration)
• Integration – Use Manual Client/Secret Key (Manual Google API Configuration)
• Google Sheet Settings: Select your desired sheet or tab from a simple dropdown menu.
• One Click Authentication
• Click & Fetch Sheet Automated
• Automated Sheet Name & Tab Name
• Manually Adding Sheet Name & Tab Name
• Rename Headers for Google Sheet
• Header Sorting (Column Sorting)
• Image / PDF Attachment: Attachments are saved directly in Google Drive.
• Toggle Feature: Show or hide individual fields in your Google Sheet with a single click.
• Freeze Header Setting
• Header Background Colour
• Odd & Even Rows Background Colour
• Special Mail Tags: Learn more in our CF7 Special Mail Tags guide.
• Custom Mail Tags: Add your own custom tags – see the Custom Mail Tags (PRO) documentation.
• Ascending & Descending Sorting
• Sync Setting: Instantly sync form submissions with Google Sheets in real time.
• Unlimited Integrations: Connect multiple Google Sheets with multiple forms, without limits.
• Addon Plugin Compatibility: Works with other CF7 addons that add design or conditional logic.
• Role Management: Control access with the Role Settings (PRO) guide.
• CF7 Database Feature: Store and manage submissions inside WordPress too – see CF7 Database (PRO).
• CF7 Conditional Logic: Sync data based on conditions – check the Conditional Logic (PRO) documentation.
• Debug Log: Diagnose and troubleshoot issues efficiently with detailed logs.
• Multi-language Support: Google Sheet output supports multiple languages.
• Multi-site Support: Fully compatible with WordPress Multisite (Network) installs.

How CF7 Google Sheet Connector Works

Setting it up doesn’t require any coding knowledge. In short, the workflow looks like this:

1. Install and activate the CF7 Google Sheet Connector plugin.
2. Connect your Google account using Existing or Manual authentication.
3. Select or create the Google Sheet you want your form data sent to.
4. Map your Contact Form 7 fields to the Google Sheet columns.
5. Save the settings and submit a test entry to confirm everything works.

For the complete step-by-step setup, check the Requirements page followed by the Installation Process – PRO Version guide.

How to Get Started with CF7 Google Sheet Connector

You don’t have to stress about getting things wrong while setting up your sheets or adding {mail tags} and {special-mail-tags} to your columns – the setup wizard walks you through everything.

If you’re currently on the free version and want automated field mapping, unlimited sheets, attachment support, and role management, take a look at CF7 Google Sheet Connector PRO.

Check Live Demo

Want to try it before installing? Explore the live admin demo here: https://demo.gsheetconnector.com/cf7-google-sheet-connector-pro/

A Quick Introduction Video

Prefer watching over reading? This short video walks you through the core setup process.

What’s Next?

Before installing the plugin, it’s a good idea to check the Requirements page to make sure your site meets the necessary setup conditions. Once ready, head over to the Installation Process – FREE Version or Installation Process – PRO Version guide to get started.