=== Integration for Airtable – Import Airtable to WordPress & Submit Forms to Airtable ===
Contributors: ripplestep
Tags: airtable, integration, gravity-forms, wpforms, sync
Requires at least: 5.9
Tested up to: 7.1
Stable tag: 2.0.2
Requires PHP: 8.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Import Airtable posts, users & taxonomies to WordPress. Send WPForms, Gravity Forms, CF7, Fluent, Elementor, Formidable & Ninja Forms to Airtable - no Zapier.

== Description ==

Integration for Airtable is the two-way WordPress Airtable integration for sites that need both directions in one plugin: send WordPress form submissions to Airtable, and import Airtable records into WordPress as posts, pages, users, categories, and tags.

Every submission from WPForms, Gravity Forms, Contact Form 7, Ninja Forms, Fluent Forms, Formidable Forms, or Elementor Forms can create an Airtable record when someone submits. On the way back, use Airtable as a lightweight CMS or ops database and keep WordPress content updated on a schedule you choose — with field mapping, Sync History, and a direct connection to the official Airtable REST API (OAuth or personal access token). No Zapier, Make, or custom code required.

= Send WordPress Form Submissions to Airtable =

Turn any supported form into an Airtable data-entry tool and [send WordPress forms to Airtable](https://ripplestep.com/wordpress-forms-to-airtable-integration/). Every submission creates a new Airtable record automatically, with no manual copy-paste and no missed leads.

* [WPForms to Airtable](https://ripplestep.com/wpforms-airtable-integration/) — works with both WPForms Lite and WPForms Pro
* [Gravity Forms to Airtable](https://ripplestep.com/wordpress-airtable/gravity-form-to-airtable-integration/) — map Gravity Forms fields directly to Airtable columns
* [Contact Form 7 to Airtable (CF7)](https://ripplestep.com/contact-form-7-airtable-integration/) — create an Airtable record after every CF7 submission
* [Ninja Forms to Airtable](https://ripplestep.com/wordpress-airtable/ninja-form-airtable-integration/) — send Ninja Forms entries to a chosen base and table
* [Fluent Forms to Airtable](https://ripplestep.com/fluent-forms-airtable-integration/) — sync Fluent Forms submissions using your field mapping
* [Formidable Forms to Airtable](https://ripplestep.com/formidable-forms-airtable-integration/) — push Formidable entries straight to Airtable
* [Elementor Forms to Airtable](https://ripplestep.com/elementor-forms-airtable-integration/) — supports the Elementor Pro Form widget
* **Immediate or background delivery** — send instantly, or queue with WP-Cron so a slow Airtable response never delays your visitor
* **Automatic type formatting** — dates, numbers, checkboxes, and single-select values land in the correct Airtable column type without extra setup

Perfect for lead capture, client intake, job applications, event registrations, surveys, support requests, quote requests, and any WordPress-to-Airtable CRM or database pipeline.

= Import Posts, Pages, Users & Taxonomies from Airtable to WordPress =

Use Airtable as a lightweight CMS or external editorial database, then [import Airtable records into WordPress](https://ripplestep.com/import-airtable-to-wordpress/):

* [Import posts and pages from Airtable](https://ripplestep.com/import-airtable-to-wordpress-posts/) — titles, content, excerpts, slugs, dates, status, and parent pages (author and featured image with Pro)
* [Import WordPress users from Airtable](https://ripplestep.com/import-airtable-users-to-wordpress/) — email, login, display names, and non-administrator roles
* [Import categories and tags from Airtable](https://ripplestep.com/sync-airtable-taxonomies-to-wordpress/) — names, slugs, descriptions, and parent terms
* **Custom post types and custom taxonomies** — Pro
* **Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) and post meta** — Pro
* **Featured images, attachments, and user avatars** — Pro
* **Airtable views and filterByFormula support** — scope exactly which records get imported
* **Manual or scheduled imports** — Free includes daily and weekly schedules; Pro adds frequencies from every 15 minutes to twice daily
* **Safe re-imports** — an Airtable record ↔ WordPress object ID map means later syncs update the same item instead of creating duplicates, with optional matching by slug, email, or username

Great for blog publishing from Airtable, landing pages, team directories, business directories, job boards, editorial calendars, and scheduled content updates — with linked-record resolution for authors, parent terms, and taxonomy assignments.

= Why Skip Zapier, Make, or Custom Code? =

Every other Airtable-to-WordPress workflow usually means a Zapier task, a Make (Integromat) scenario, or a developer writing REST API calls by hand — plus a monthly automation bill. [Connect WordPress and Airtable without Zapier](https://ripplestep.com/connect-wordpress-airtable-without-zapier/): this plugin removes the middleman entirely. Form data and Airtable records move directly between WordPress and Airtable using Airtable's own API, authenticated with OAuth or a personal access token that's encrypted at rest.

= Perfect For =

Bloggers, agencies managing client sites, marketers, HR and recruiting teams collecting applications, event organizers, membership sites, directories, job boards, news publishers, and anyone who wants a form-to-Airtable sync or an Airtable WordPress importer without hiring a developer or paying for third-party automation tools.

= Key Features =

* Two-way WordPress Airtable integration: forms out, content in
* Works with WPForms, Gravity Forms, Contact Form 7, Ninja Forms, Fluent Forms, Formidable Forms, and Elementor Pro Forms
* Airtable OAuth or personal access token authentication, encrypted at rest
* Visual field mapping for both form sync and content import
* Immediate or background (WP-Cron) form processing
* Manual and scheduled Airtable-to-WordPress imports
* Airtable views and filter formulas to scope imported records
* Formatting support for text, dates, numbers, checkboxes, selects, and linked records
* Sync History log with success, warning, and error details for every submission and import run
* Background import queues built for larger Airtable tables
* Free plan available; Pro unlocks higher limits and advanced import destinations

= Free vs Pro =

The free version includes:

* One form connection
* Up to 300 successful form syncs per month
* Core form-to-Airtable field mapping
* WordPress posts and pages with core fields
* WordPress users with core fields and non-administrator roles
* Categories and tags
* One active import connection per entity type
* Airtable views and filter formulas
* Manual imports plus daily and weekly schedules
* Up to 300 imported records per month

Pro adds:

* Unlimited form connections
* Unlimited monthly form syncs
* Unlimited import connections and imported records
* Custom post types and custom taxonomies
* Post author, custom fields, and metadata mapping
* Featured images, attachments, and imported user avatars
* Delete-missing synchronization
* Flexible import schedules from every 15 minutes to twice daily
* Priority support

= How to Send a Form Submission to Airtable =

1. Open **Integration for Airtable → Airtable Config**.
2. Connect your Airtable account with OAuth, or use a personal access token.
3. Open **Forms to Airtable → Forms** and add a connection.
4. Choose your form builder and the specific form.
5. Select the Airtable base and table.
6. Map each form field to an Airtable column.
7. Save the connection and submit a test entry.
8. Check **Sync History** to confirm Airtable created the record.

= How to Import Content from Airtable to WordPress =

1. Open **Integration for Airtable → Import**.
2. Add an import connection and choose Posts/Pages, Users, or Taxonomies.
3. Select the Airtable base, table, and an optional view or filter formula.
4. Choose the WordPress destination type.
5. Map Airtable columns to WordPress fields.
6. Configure update, matching, status, role, and schedule options.
7. Save the connection and select **Import now**, or let the schedule run.
8. Review results, record by record, in **Sync History**.

= Docs & guides =

* [WordPress Airtable integration](https://ripplestep.com/wordpress-airtable/)
* [Import Airtable to WordPress](https://ripplestep.com/import-airtable-to-wordpress/)
* [WordPress forms to Airtable](https://ripplestep.com/wordpress-forms-to-airtable-integration/)

== Installation ==

1. In your WordPress admin, go to **Plugins → Add New**.
2. Search for **Integration for Airtable**.
3. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**.
4. Open **Forms to Airtable → Airtable Config**.
5. Connect with Airtable OAuth or enter a personal access token.
6. Create a form connection or an Airtable import connection.
7. Map the fields, save the connection, and run a test.

**Manual installation:**

1. Download the plugin zip file.
2. Go to **Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin**.
3. Upload the zip file, click **Install Now**, then **Activate**.
4. Follow the setup steps above.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I send WordPress form submissions to Airtable? =

Yes. Mapped form fields are sent to your selected Airtable base and table whenever a supported form is submitted. Each successful submission creates a new Airtable record.

= Which WordPress form plugins work with Airtable? =

WPForms (Lite and Pro), Gravity Forms, Contact Form 7, Ninja Forms, Fluent Forms, Formidable Forms, and Elementor Pro Forms.

= Can I import Airtable records into WordPress? =

Yes. The importer can create or update posts, pages, users, categories, and tags. Pro adds custom post types, custom taxonomies, metadata, and attachments.

= Will an Airtable import update existing WordPress content, or create duplicates? =

It updates existing content. The plugin stores the relationship between each Airtable record and its WordPress object, so later runs update the same item instead of duplicating it. Optional matching by slug, email, or username can also link records to content that already exists.

= Can I schedule Airtable-to-WordPress imports? =

Yes. Free supports daily and weekly schedules. Pro adds every 15 minutes, every 30 minutes, hourly, every 6 hours, and twice daily. WordPress WP-Cron must be able to run for scheduled imports to fire on time.

= Can I choose an Airtable view or use a filter formula? =

Yes. Select an Airtable view or supply a `filterByFormula` expression to limit which records get imported.

= Does the plugin support Airtable linked records? =

Yes. Import mapping resolves linked records for supported relationships, including authors, parent terms, and assigned taxonomy terms.

= Can I send different forms to different Airtable bases? =

Yes, with Pro. The free plan supports one active form connection. Pro allows unlimited connections, so each form can sync to its own base and table.

= How can I check whether a sync succeeded? =

Open **Forms to Airtable → Sync History**. Every form submission and import run is logged there, including success, warning, and error details.

= Do I need a paid Airtable account? =

No. The integration works with Airtable's free plan, subject to Airtable's own record and API limits.

= Is this a two-way Airtable WordPress plugin? =

Yes. Form submissions go to Airtable, and Airtable records can import into WordPress as posts, pages, users, categories, and tags (Pro adds custom post types, custom taxonomies, custom fields/meta, and media).

= How is this different from an Airtable-to-WordPress-only importer? =

Import-only plugins move Airtable → WordPress. This plugin also sends submissions from WPForms, Gravity Forms, Contact Form 7, and other supported builders straight into Airtable, with Sync History for both workflows.

= Can I use this instead of Zapier or Make for WordPress and Airtable? =

For form → Airtable and Airtable → WordPress import/sync that the plugin supports, yes — it uses Airtable’s API from your WordPress site. Complex multi-app workflows outside WordPress may still need Zapier or Make.

== Screenshots ==

1. Form connection setup with form builder, form, Airtable base, and table selection.
2. Form field mapping from WordPress form fields to Airtable columns.
3. Airtable account configuration with OAuth and personal access token options.
4. Airtable import connections for posts, users, and taxonomies.
5. Import field mapping and synchronization settings.
6. Sync History for form submissions and individual imported records.

== Changelog ==

= 2.0.2 =
* Updated the plugin page URL.

= 2.0.1 =
* WordPress 7.1 compatibility updates.

= 2.0.0 =
* Import Posts/Pages, Users, and Categories/Tags from Airtable into WordPress.
* Added Sync History detail table with paged loading for large imports.

= 1.3.0 =
* Airtable OAuth connection (recommended) with personal access token fallback.
* Encrypt OAuth and personal access tokens at rest.
* Freemius checkout for Pro upgrades.
* WordPress 7.0 compatibility updates.

= 1.2.0 =
* Maintenance and feature updates.

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.
* Supports WPForms, Gravity Forms, Contact Form 7, Ninja Forms, Fluent Forms, Formidable Forms, and Elementor Forms.
* Field mapping with value formatting for dates, numbers, checkboxes, and single-select fields.
* Sync logs with success/failure status and error messages.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of Integration for Airtable.
