How to Send Gravity Forms Submissions to Customer.io
Customer.io is a marketing automation platform. Getting Gravity Forms data into Customer.io does not require external tools. Advanced Form Integration handles it natively, and this guide covers every step.
The direct approach
AFI delivers form data straight from WordPress to Customer.io. No third-party cloud, no per-task fees, and every request is logged for troubleshooting.
What you will need
- A WordPress site with Gravity Forms installed and at least one form.
- A Customer.io account.
- The Advanced Form Integration plugin (free from WordPress.org).
Connect Customer.io to AFI
- Log in to your Customer.io account.
- Go to Settings → API Credentials and copy your Site ID and API Key.
- In WordPress, go to AFI → Settings → Customer.io.
- Enter the Site ID and API Key, then click Save Changes.
Setting up the integration
1. Create a new integration
Go to AFI → Add New. Name it Gravity Forms to Customer.io.
2. Pick your trigger
Select Gravity Forms as the form provider and choose the form you want to connect. AFI detects the fields automatically.
3. Select Customer.io as the destination
Choose Customer.io from the platform dropdown and pick Add Customer. This creates or updates a customer in Customer.io.
4. Map fields
Match each Customer.io field on the left to the corresponding Gravity Forms field on the right. You can also use smart tags like {{_submission_date}} and {{utm_source}}.
5. Add conditions if needed
Only want to send certain submissions? Set up a conditional rule based on any form field value.
6. Save and test
Click Save Integration. Fill out your Gravity form and submit. Check Customer.io 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 standard attributes to Customer.io with unlimited submissions. Pro adds custom attributes and event tracking. 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 the destination after the form submission completes. Your visitors see the normal confirmation message without any delay.
Can I connect multiple Gravity Forms?
Yes. Create a separate integration for each form, or send one form to multiple platforms.
Get started
Install Advanced Form Integration free from WordPress.org and connect Gravity Forms to Customer.io in minutes.
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