Gravity Forms Stripe Addon

The Gravity Forms Stripe Addon is a complete solution for accepting payments directly through your WordPress forms. It seamlessly connects your site with Stripe, one of the most reliable and secure payment gateways in the world. If you are selling products, collecting donations, or running recurring subscriptions, this addon makes the process effortless giving you secure, flexible and fully automated payment handling right inside your Gravity Forms dashboard.

Pre Requisites

1. A Verified Stripe Account – Sign up at stripe.com and complete the quick onboarding process.

2. A Secure (HTTPS) Website – Stripe only works on SSL secured pages to ensure data safety.

3. A Supported Form Builder – Such as Gravity Forms, WPForms, or any platform that supports Stripe Addon.

4. Admin Access – To install and configure plugins or integrations.

5. (Optional) Basic API Knowledge – Helps if you plan to extend or automate advanced processes later.

Connect and Configure Stripe

Connecting Stripe to your site is quick, secure and straightforward.

Step 1: Install the Stripe Addon

Navigate to your site’s plugin or extension library and install the Stripe Addon. Once installed, activate it.

Step 2: Connect Your Account

Click Connect with Stripe, sign in to your account, and authorize the connection. This securely links your website to your Stripe dashboard.

Step 3: Enter API Keys

Alternatively, you can manually enter your Publishable Key and Secret Key from the Stripe Dashboard under Developers → API Keys.

Step 4: Choose Mode

Start in Test Mode to safely run transactions using test card numbers. Once verified, switch to Live Mode for real payments.

Step 5: Configure Currency

Select your preferred currency and ensure your locale matches your business region.

Build Your Payment Form

Your payment form is the face of your checkout process make it intuitive, elegant, and trustworthy.

Recommended Fields

• Full Name

• Email Address

• Payment Amount

• Card Details (Stripe Field)

• Optional Product or Plan Selector

Configure Stripe Feeds

Stripe Feeds define how form submissions are processed as payments.

How to Set Up a Feed:

1. Go to Form Settings → Stripe Feeds.

2. Click Add New Feed.

3. Choose Transaction Type:

   • One Time Payment

   • Subscription (Recurring)

4. Map your form fields to Stripe fields (Name, Email, Amount).

5. Add Conditional Logic (optional) to process only certain entries.

6. Save your feed and run a test transaction.

Track and Manage Sales

Stay informed about your performance with real time transaction insights.

Where to View Results

• Form Dashboard: See individual entries, payment status, and customer info.

• Stripe Dashboard: Dive deeper with full transaction history, refunds, analytics, and payout reports.

• Exports & Reports: Download CSV files or connect with your accounting tools for financial tracking.

Flexible Payment Options

Stripe supports a wide range of payment methods designed to fit your business model.

Managing Subscriptions & Cancellations

Transparency is key when it comes to recurring payments. Stripe makes it easy to manage subscriptions without confusing your customers.

Cancellation Methods:

1. Customer Self Service: Let users cancel via your website or portal.

2. Admin Dashboard: Cancel subscriptions directly from your Stripe account.

3. Automated Webhooks: Automatically update your website when a subscription ends or renews.

Customize with Stripe Hooks

Take control of your Stripe integration with powerful developer hooks. These let you extend functionality or trigger custom actions at specific points in the payment process.

These hooks give you the freedom to tailor your payment flow to your exact needs.

Addon Framework Hooks

Go beyond payments extend your form builder’s core behavior with global Addon framework hooks.

Popular Framework Hooks:

• Action Hooks: Run custom functions when forms are submitted.

• Filter Hooks: Adjust data before it’s saved or displayed.

• Debug Hooks: Track logs for troubleshooting and optimization.

Conclusion

By integrating Stripe, you are not just adding a payment button you are unlocking a complete commerce solution. From one time sales to complex subscriptions, every transaction flows seamlessly through your site, giving customers confidence and giving you control.