Capture WP User Frontend Data in Google Sheets
WP User Frontend handles frontend posting, user dashboards, profile management, and subscription payments. LeadToSheet captures every form interaction so you can track content submissions and user activity in a Google Sheet.
CMS: WordPress
Overview
WP User Frontend (WPUF) by weDevs is a comprehensive frontend solution for user-generated content, profile management, and subscription-based access. It powers guest posting forms, paid content submission, and membership dashboards. LeadToSheet captures the form data at submission time, giving you visibility into content creation activity, subscription signups, and profile updates without custom database queries.
Implementation checklist
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Install the LeadToSheet SDK on your WordPress site
Add the snippet to your theme footer. WPUF renders standard HTML forms on the frontend, so the SDK captures field values on submission.
LeadToSheet snippet
<script src="https://cdn.leadtosheet.com/sdk.min.js" data-client="YOUR_CLIENT_KEY"></script> - 2
Identify the form types to capture
WPUF supports post forms, profile forms, registration forms, and subscription forms. Decide which types should sync to Sheets and configure form selectors in the LeadToSheet dashboard.
Tip: Use separate `data-leadtosheet-tab` values for post submission forms, registration forms, and profile update forms to keep your data organized across sheet tabs.
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Submit test entries for each form type
Create a test post, update a profile, and complete a subscription signup. Verify that each form type produces the expected columns in your Google Sheet, including custom fields and taxonomy selections.
Customization ideas
Track guest post submissions
WPUF allows guest posting without user accounts. LeadToSheet captures the guest author name, email, and submitted content alongside attribution data so you can manage contributor activity from a spreadsheet.
Monitor subscription revenue
Subscription form submissions include plan name, payment amount, and billing period. Build a revenue dashboard in Google Sheets to track MRR and subscription growth over time.
Build a content moderation workflow
Frontend post submissions land in your sheet with title, content, category, and author fields. Use the sheet as a moderation queue and trigger WordPress REST API calls via Apps Script to publish or reject posts.
Troubleshooting
Multi-step post forms only capture the final step
WPUF multi-step forms collect data across several steps but submit all fields at once on the final step. LeadToSheet captures the complete payload. If partial data appears, ensure users are completing all steps.
Subscription payment redirects interrupt capture
Subscription forms may redirect to PayPal or Stripe for payment processing. LeadToSheet captures the form data before the redirect. Payment confirmation can be tracked via a webhook from your payment processor.
Custom taxonomy fields appear as term IDs
WPUF submits taxonomy selections as term IDs. LeadToSheet captures the raw form value. Use a VLOOKUP in Sheets or configure WPUF to include a hidden field with the human-readable term name.
Frequently asked questions
- Does LeadToSheet capture content from the post editor?
- Yes. The post title, content, excerpt, featured image URL, custom fields, and taxonomy selections submitted through WPUF forms are all captured as spreadsheet columns.
- Can I track profile updates over time?
- Yes. Each profile form submission creates a new row in your sheet. Filter by user email to see a history of profile changes, enabling you to track engagement and completeness.
- Does it work with WPUF's content restriction features?
- Content restriction is a display-side feature and does not affect form submission. LeadToSheet captures form data regardless of whether the content is later restricted to subscribers.