Gravity Forms CLI Add-On

80 Quality Score

Active Installs

19/30

20,000 active installs is a moderate user base for a developer-focused tool, reflected in the middling popularity component of the score.

Update Freshness

25/25

The plugin was last updated on 2026-04-02 and shows no signs of abandonment, which drives a perfect maintenance score.

User Rating

13/15

An 88 out of 100 from 7 ratings is a strong user sentiment score, though the small sample size limits how much weight it should carry.

Support Health

8/15

Zero support threads and zero resolutions give a flat 50 percent on support health, suggesting either that issues are rare or that users are troubleshooting on their own.

WP Compatibility

15/15

The plugin is tested with WordPress 6.7.5 and only requires WordPress 4.2, but the missing PHP version requirement leaves compatibility harder to confirm.

Scores higher than 79% of indexed plugins

About

Manage Gravity Forms on the command line.

Active Installs 20k+

Rating ★★★★ 4.4/5

Last Updated 2026-09-23 9:33pm GMT

Requires WordPress 4.2+

Tested Up To 7.1.2

✓ No known vulnerabilities

What It Does

The Gravity Forms CLI Add-On exposes Gravity Forms functionality through WP-CLI, letting administrators create, update, export, and manage forms and entries from the command line. It is aimed at users who need to script bulk operations, automate deployments, or run repetitive form management tasks without clicking through the WordPress admin. The plugin requires Gravity Forms to be installed and active.

Who It's For

This plugin fits developers, agencies, and site administrators who manage many forms across one site or a multisite network and prefer scripting over the WordPress dashboard. It is especially useful for teams doing form migration, staging-to-production deployment, or scheduled data operations. A working knowledge of WP-CLI and the command line is required to get value from it.

Who Should Skip It

If you only manage a handful of forms or are uncomfortable on the command line, this plugin will add complexity without saving you time. Casual Gravity Forms users should stick to the standard admin interface or look at a non-CLI alternative.

The Bottom Line

The Gravity Forms CLI Add-On is a solid choice for developers and agencies who want to script Gravity Forms work and are already comfortable with WP-CLI. With a 72.46 overall score, strong maintenance signals, and high user ratings, it is reliable but not essential for typical form users. Skip it unless the command line is part of your everyday workflow.

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