How to Send Contact Form 7 Submissions to Gist

Gist combines live chat, email marketing, and CRM in one platform for SaaS and SMB companies.

If you want to get Contact Form 7 submissions into Gist, you have two options: pay for a third-party automation tool, or do it directly from WordPress. This guide covers the direct route.

Skip the automation middleman

You could route form data through Zapier or Make, paying per submission and depending on an external service. Or you could send it directly from WordPress. AFI handles everything on your server with no task limits.

What you will need

• A WordPress site with Contact Form 7 installed and at least one form.
• A Gist account.
• The Advanced Form Integration plugin (free from WordPress.org).

Connect Gist to AFI

1. Log in to your Gist account.
2. Go to Settings → API and copy your API Key.
3. In WordPress, go to AFI → Settings → Gist.
4. Paste the API Key and click Save Changes.

Setting up the integration

1. Create a new integration

Go to AFI → Add New. Give it a name like CF7 to Gist.

2. Pick your trigger

Select Contact Form 7 as the form provider and choose the form you want to connect. AFI detects the fields automatically.

3. Select Gist as the destination

Choose Gist from the platform dropdown and select Add Contact. This creates a contact in Gist.

4. Map fields

Match each Gist field on the left to the corresponding Contact Form 7 field on the right. You can also insert static text or dynamic smart tags like {{_submission_date}} and {{user_ip}}.

5. Add conditions if needed

Only want to send certain submissions? Set up a conditional rule. For example, only create a record when a checkbox is checked or when the email field is not empty.

6. Save and test

Click Save Integration. Fill out your form and submit. Check Gist to confirm the data arrived. If anything looks wrong, open AFI → Log to see the exact request and response.

Free vs Pro

The free version maps email, name, and phone to Gist with unlimited submissions. Pro unlocks custom field mapping and tags. No per-submission fees on any plan.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need coding skills?

No. Everything is configured through a visual interface, including field mapping.

Will adding this slow down my form?

No. AFI sends data to Gist after the form submission completes. Your visitors see the normal success message without any delay.

What if Gist is down when a form is submitted?

AFI queues the data via background processing and retries automatically. You can also manually resend from the log screen.

Get started

Install Advanced Form Integration free from WordPress.org and connect Contact Form 7 to Gist in minutes.