{"id":251434,"date":"2025-09-16T14:49:40","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T14:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/never-expire-submissions-for-gravity-forms\/"},"modified":"2025-09-16T14:51:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T14:51:35","slug":"never-expire-submissions-for-gravity-forms","status":"publish","type":"plugin","link":"https:\/\/mai.wordpress.org\/plugins\/never-expire-submissions-for-gravity-forms\/","author":21091622,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","version":"2.0.5","stable_tag":"2.0.5","tested":"6.8.5","requires":"6.0","requires_php":"7.4","requires_plugins":null,"header_name":"Never Expire Submissions for Gravity Forms","header_author":"Artur Nalobin","header_description":"Prevents automatic deletion of incomplete Gravity Forms submissions by extending the expiration time to 99,999 days.","assets_banners_color":"","last_updated":"2025-09-16 14:51:35","external_support_url":"","external_repository_url":"","donate_link":"","header_plugin_uri":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/never-expire-submissions-for-gravity-forms\/","header_author_uri":"https:\/\/profiles.wordpress.org\/scriptvoyager\/","rating":0,"author_block_rating":0,"active_installs":0,"downloads":201,"num_ratings":0,"support_threads":0,"support_threads_resolved":0,"author_block_count":0,"sections":["description","installation","faq"],"tags":{"2.0.5":{"tag":"2.0.5","author":"scriptvoyager","date":"2025-09-16 14:51:35"}},"upgrade_notice":[],"ratings":[],"assets_icons":[],"assets_banners":[],"assets_blueprints":{},"all_blocks":[],"tagged_versions":["2.0.5"],"block_files":[],"assets_screenshots":[],"screenshots":[],"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"plugin_section":[],"plugin_tags":[51101,236016,1655,247969,16877],"plugin_category":[],"plugin_contributors":[247970],"plugin_business_model":[],"class_list":["post-251434","plugin","type-plugin","status-publish","hentry","plugin_tags-data-protection","plugin_tags-form-management","plugin_tags-gravity-forms","plugin_tags-incomplete","plugin_tags-submissions","plugin_contributors-scriptvoyager","plugin_committers-scriptvoyager"],"banners":[],"icons":{"svg":false,"icon":"https:\/\/s.w.org\/plugins\/geopattern-icon\/never-expire-submissions-for-gravity-forms.svg","icon_2x":false,"generated":true},"screenshots":[],"raw_content":"\n

The Problem:<\/strong>\nBy default, Gravity Forms automatically deletes incomplete form submissions after 30 days. This can lead to critical data loss, especially for important application processes, extended registrations, or complex multi-page forms.<\/p>\n\n

The Solution:<\/strong>\nThis plugin prevents automatic deletion by extending the expiration time to 99,999 days (approximately 274 years), effectively preserving all incomplete submissions indefinitely.<\/p>\n\n

Key Features:<\/strong>\n* Automatic Protection:<\/strong> Works immediately upon activation with no configuration required\n* High Priority:<\/strong> Operates with maximum priority to override other settings
\n* Data Preservation:<\/strong> Maintains all incomplete form submissions indefinitely\n* Background Operation:<\/strong> Functions transparently without affecting form performance\n* Reliable:<\/strong> Uses multiple failsafe mechanisms to ensure consistent protection\n* Compatible:<\/strong> Works with all Gravity Forms versions and WordPress installations<\/p>\n\n

How It Works:<\/strong>\nThe plugin intercepts Gravity Forms' expiration mechanism and changes the deletion timeframe from 30 days to 99,999 days. This happens automatically and transparently, requiring no user intervention or configuration.<\/p>\n\n

Installation:<\/strong>\n1. Upload and activate the plugin\n2. Protection begins immediately\n3. Optional: View status under \"Settings \u2192 GF Never Expire\"<\/p>\n\n

Technical Details<\/h3>\n\n

Architecture:<\/strong>\n* Modern object-oriented design with dependency injection\n* Interface-based services for maximum reliability\n* Exception handling for robust error management\n* Type hints and strict coding standards<\/p>\n\n

WordPress Integration:<\/strong>\n* Uses official WordPress hooks and filters\n* Follows WordPress coding standards\n* Implements proper capability checking\n* Includes internationalization support<\/p>\n\n

Performance:<\/strong>\n* Minimal memory footprint\n* Optimized database operations\n* Smart caching mechanisms\n* No impact on frontend performance<\/p>\n\n

Security:<\/strong>\n* Input sanitization and output escaping\n* Proper capability verification\n* Nonce verification for admin actions\n* Follows WordPress security best practices<\/p>\n\n

Compatibility:<\/strong>\n* WordPress:<\/strong> 6.0+ (tested up to 6.8)\n* Gravity Forms:<\/strong> All modern versions\n* PHP:<\/strong> 7.4+ (recommended: 8.0+)\n* Hosting:<\/strong> All standard hosting environments<\/p>\n\n

Support<\/h3>\n\n

Documentation:<\/strong>\nAll functionality is automatic and requires no configuration. For additional information, visit the plugin settings page under \"Settings \u2192 GF Never Expire\" in your WordPress admin.<\/p>\n\n

Troubleshooting:<\/strong>\n1. Ensure Gravity Forms is installed and activated\n2. Verify the plugin is active in your WordPress admin\n3. Check the status page for any error messages<\/p>\n\n

Common Issues:<\/strong>\n* \"Requires Gravity Forms\" error:<\/strong> Install and activate Gravity Forms\n* Plugin not working:<\/strong> Ensure both Gravity Forms and this plugin are activated\n* Permission errors:<\/strong> Verify you have administrator access<\/p>\n\n\n

Automatic Installation:<\/strong>\n1. Go to \"Plugins \u2192 Add New\" in your WordPress admin\n2. Search for \"Never Expire Submissions for Gravity Forms\"\n3. Click \"Install Now\"\n4. Click \"Activate Plugin\"\n5. Protection is now active<\/p>\n\n

Manual Installation:<\/strong>\n1. Upload the plugin files to \/wp-content\/plugins\/never-expire-submissions-for-gravity-forms\/<\/code>\n2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress\n3. Protection begins immediately - no configuration required\n4. Optional: View status under \"Settings \u2192 GF Never Expire\"<\/p>\n\n

After Installation:<\/strong>\n* No configuration required - the plugin works automatically\n* Access status information under \"Settings \u2192 GF Never Expire\"\n* All incomplete submissions are now preserved indefinitely<\/p>\n\n\n

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Does this plugin require configuration?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

No. The plugin works automatically upon activation and requires no setup or configuration.<\/p><\/dd>\n

Will this affect my website's performance?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

No. The plugin operates with minimal resource usage and has no impact on form performance or website speed.<\/p><\/dd>\n

What happens if I deactivate the plugin?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

Gravity Forms will revert to its default 30-day deletion schedule. Existing incomplete submissions will remain but may be subject to future deletion.<\/p><\/dd>\n

Does this work with all Gravity Forms versions?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

Yes. The plugin is compatible with all modern Gravity Forms versions and is regularly tested for compatibility.<\/p><\/dd>\n

Can I use this with other form management plugins?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

Yes. This plugin specifically targets Gravity Forms' expiration mechanism and will not interfere with other plugins.<\/p><\/dd>\n

How much storage space will this use?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

Storage requirements depend on your form usage. Most incomplete submissions are small data files that require minimal storage space.<\/p><\/dd>\n

Is there a way to manually delete old incomplete submissions?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

Yes. You can manage incomplete submissions through the standard Gravity Forms entries interface if needed.<\/p><\/dd>\n

Will this work on multisite installations?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

Yes. The plugin is fully compatible with WordPress multisite networks.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>","raw_excerpt":"Prevents automatic deletion of incomplete Gravity Forms submissions by extending the expiration time to 99,999 days.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mai.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/251434","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mai.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mai.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mai.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=251434"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mai.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/scriptvoyager"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mai.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=251434"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mai.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=251434"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mai.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=251434"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mai.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=251434"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mai.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=251434"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mai.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=251434"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}