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Advanced Post Creation
Advanced Post Creation is a Gravity Forms add-on by Gravity Forms that turns form submissions into WordPress content. Each entry can become a post, a page or any custom post type on your site, with fields, taxonomies and uploaded files mapped automatically.
- Version
- 1.6.2
- Released
- Aug 14, 2026
- Developer
- Gravity Forms
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 on its own
What’s new in Advanced Post Creation 1.6.2
Version 1.6.2
Latest
- SecurityAdded security enhancements.
- NewAdded Post Editing column to the feeds list page.
- NewAdded a filter hook, gform_advancedpostcreation_meta_fields, to modify the meta keys shown on the Feed.
- ImprovedUpdated the APC Post List block to Block API v3.
- ImprovedUpdated the appearance of the Signature field when you are editing a post to hide the "Reset Signature" button when the field is not editable.
- FixedFixed an issue where the gform_apc_shared dependency was triggering a console error.
- FixedFixed wording for the feed conditional logic tooltip.
- FixedFixed a compatibility bug with Divi Theme where the pagination buttons in the APC block display list markers.
What it does
Sites that accept guest posts, event submissions or directory listings often end up copying entries from a form into the editor by hand. This add-on removes that step. You build a form in Gravity Forms, then set up a feed that tells the add-on which post type to create, how to fill the title and content, and where each piece of submitted data should go. When someone submits the form, the post is created from their answers.
Setup happens inside the Gravity Forms interface, so you can configure post creation rules without writing code. Merge tags pull form field values into post titles and content, custom field mapping stores extra data as post meta, and categories, tags or custom taxonomies can be assigned automatically. Uploaded files go to the Media Library and are linked to the new post. Conditional logic lets you decide which submissions create posts, which keeps you in control of what goes live.
Best for
- Blogs and magazines accepting guest post submissions
- Community sites publishing events or user listings
- Directory sites built on custom post types
Features
Any registered post type
Create standard posts, pages or any custom post type registered on your WordPress site, so submissions fit the content structure you already use.
Automatic taxonomy assignment
Assign categories, tags or custom taxonomies to each new post as it is created, keeping user-submitted content organized and easy to browse.
Merge tags for titles and content
Use merge tags to fill post titles and body content with values from any form field, building flexible templates for each kind of submission.
Custom field mapping
Map form data to existing or new custom fields so extra details like dates, locations or contact information are stored as post metadata.
Uploads added to Media Library
Files submitted through the form are added to the WordPress Media Library and attached to the post that the submission creates.
Conditional logic control
Apply Gravity Forms conditional logic to feeds so only submissions that meet your rules generate posts, giving you control over publishing.
Post list block
Display created posts on your site with the APC Post List block, which includes pagination for browsing longer lists of entries.
Configured without code
Set up and adjust post creation rules through feeds inside Gravity Forms, with no custom coding needed for typical publishing workflows.
Advanced Post Creation older versions
- 1.6.1.2Aug 2
- 1.6.1.1Jan 29
- 1.6.1Dec 20, 20251 fix
- 1.6.0Dec 17, 20253 new
- 1.5.0Mar 19, 20252 new, 2 improvements, 1 fix
- 1.4.1Feb 6, 2025
- 1.4.0Sep 15, 2023
- 1.3.3Aug 1, 2023
- 1.3.2Apr 26, 2023
- 1.3.1Apr 18, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Advanced Post Creation
Does this work without Gravity Forms?
No. Advanced Post Creation is an add-on for Gravity Forms, so it runs on forms built with that plugin. You create the form in Gravity Forms and then configure a feed that turns its submissions into posts.
Can submissions create custom post types instead of regular posts?
Yes. The add-on can create posts, pages or any custom post type registered on your site. That makes it a fit for directories, event listings or other specialized content structures you already have set up.
Can I stop every submission from going live automatically?
You can use Gravity Forms conditional logic on the feed to control when a submission creates a post. Only entries that meet the conditions you define will generate content, so you decide which submissions are published.
What happens to images and files people upload?
Files uploaded through the form are added to the WordPress Media Library and linked to the post created from that submission, so you do not need to upload or attach them yourself.
Is Advanced Post Creation free?
The code of Advanced Post Creation is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Advanced Post Creation is this?
Version 1.6.2, released Aug 14, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Advanced Post Creation?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Advanced Post Creation automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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