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Gravity Forms Debug
Gravity Forms Debug is a WordPress plugin for people who run forms built with Gravity Forms. It helps you work out whether a form problem comes from a theme, another plugin or some other third-party code, and it does that testing in a mode only the logged-in user sees.
- Released
- May 9, 2024
- Developer
- Gravity Forms
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 on its own
What’s new in Gravity Forms Debug
Version 1.0.beta12
Latest
- ImprovedAdded support for the Twenty Twenty theme.
- ImprovedUpdated minimum Gravity Forms version requirement to 2.4.
What it does
When a form stops submitting, displays oddly or loses a feature, the cause is often a conflict with a theme or another plugin. Finding it usually means switching themes and turning plugins off one by one, which is risky on a live site. This plugin works with the official WordPress Health Check & Troubleshooting plugin to disable other plugins and switch themes for your session only, so visitors keep seeing the normal site while you test.
Before testing, it walks you through preparation: backing up your site, disabling caching and JavaScript optimizations, and embedding the form with the Classic Editor or Gutenberg instead of a third-party page builder. It points to caching exclusion instructions for CloudFlare, WP Rocket and SiteGround Optimizer, and it flags cases where manual testing makes more sense. The changes are temporary, which makes it a sensible first step before asking anyone else for help.
Best for
- WordPress sites running forms built with Gravity Forms
- Site owners tracking down a broken or misbehaving form
- Freelancers and agencies diagnosing client form issues
Features
Theme and plugin conflict detection
Helps you find out whether a Gravity Forms issue is caused by a third-party theme or plugin, so you know where to look next.
Health Check integration
Uses the official WordPress Health Check & Troubleshooting plugin to disable other plugins and switch themes during testing.
Testing for the logged-in user
Troubleshooting mode applies only to the logged-in user, so site visitors see no changes or downtime while you run tests.
Quickstart preparation guide
Gives step-by-step instructions for getting ready, including backing up data, disabling caching and embedding forms correctly for accurate results.
Advice to avoid false positives
Recommends turning off JavaScript optimizations and cache plugins so cached or combined scripts do not distort the conflict test.
Default editor testing
Supports testing forms in both the Classic Editor and Gutenberg, removing third-party page builders from the equation.
Caching exclusion instructions
Links to exclusion instructions for caching tools such as CloudFlare, WP Rocket and SiteGround Optimizer to keep them out of the way.
Temporary, non-invasive changes
Troubleshooting adjustments are dynamic and temporary, so your site settings stay as they were once testing ends.
Questions about Gravity Forms Debug
Will my visitors notice anything while I troubleshoot?
No. The troubleshooting mode applies only to the logged-in user. Other plugins are disabled and themes are switched for your session alone, so visitors keep using the site as normal while you test.
Do I need any other plugin for this to work?
Yes. It relies on the official WordPress Health Check & Troubleshooting plugin to safely disable plugins and switch themes during testing. You also need Gravity Forms, since this tool is built specifically to diagnose Gravity Forms issues.
Can I test forms built inside a page builder?
The guidance recommends embedding the form with the Classic Editor or Gutenberg during testing. Removing third-party page builders keeps them from affecting the result, so you get a clearer picture of where the conflict comes from.
Does it make permanent changes to my site?
No. The troubleshooting adjustments are dynamic and temporary. It still advises backing up your site before you begin, along with disabling caching and JavaScript optimizations so the test is accurate.
Is Gravity Forms Debug free?
The code of Gravity Forms Debug 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.
How do I update Gravity Forms Debug?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Gravity Forms Debug automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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