Field Types
FormGlut includes over 50 fields and layouts (47 field types plus 6 column layouts). In the editor, they are grouped in the Add Fields panel as shown below.
General Fields
| Field | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Text Input | Short answers such as a company name. Supports autocomplete, input masks and custom validation. |
| Email Address | Email addresses. Can ask visitors to type the address twice, block throwaway addresses, and allow or refuse chosen domains. |
| Text Area | Longer messages, with an optional live word or character counter. |
| Dropdown | One choice from a list. Can be searchable. |
| Multiple Select | Several choices from a list, shown as tags or text. |
| Numeric Field | Numbers, with a minimum, maximum and step. |
| Radio Buttons | One choice, shown as a list, inline, as buttons or in a 2–4 column grid. |
| Checkbox | Several choices, with optional minimum and maximum selections. |
| Website URL | Web addresses, with optional checks for HTTP or HTTPS. |
| Phone Number | Phone numbers, with an optional country code dropdown and format check. |
| Date & Time | A date, or a date and time, with an optional calendar popup. |
| Time | A time, in 12-hour or 24-hour format. |
| Date Range | A start and end date. |
| Name Fields | First and last name (and more parts), side by side or stacked. |
| Address | Street, city, state, postcode and country. |
| Country | A country list with flags, pinned countries and include / exclude lists. |
| Currency | Money amounts with a symbol before or after. |
| Percentage | Numbers with a % sign. |
| Spinner | A number with + and − buttons. |
| Mask Input | Text that must follow a pattern, such as a phone or card number. |
| Toggle | An on / off switch, with the values you choose for on and off. |
| Heading | A heading and optional description inside the form. |
| Custom HTML | Your own HTML. Scripts and unsafe tags are removed. |
Advanced Fields
| Field | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Password | Passwords, with a strength meter and a confirmation box. Never stored in entries when used for registration. |
| Hidden Field | A value the visitor does not see, often filled automatically from the page address or the logged-in user. |
| Section Break | A titled divider that can be collapsible. |
| Star Rating | Ratings from 1 to N stars, with optional words for each rating. |
| Rich Text | Formatted text with a small toolbar. |
| Unique ID | An ID created on submit: a sequential number, a random code, or date + number, with a prefix and suffix. |
| Calculation | A total worked out from other fields. See Calculations and Quote Forms. |
| File Upload | Files, with type, size and count limits. |
| Terms & Conditions | A required checkbox with the terms in a scrollable box, a popup or a link. |
| GDPR Agreement | A consent checkbox with your policy text. |
| Shortcode | Output of any shortcode inside the form. |
| Action Hook | Lets a developer print custom output with a WordPress action. |
| Range Slider | A number picked with a slider. |
| Signature | A signature drawn with a mouse, pen or finger. Saved as an image with the entry. |
| Color Picker | A colour, from swatches, a picker, or both. |
| Custom Submit Button | A submit button you can place anywhere in the form. |
Container Layouts
| Field | Use it for |
|---|---|
| One Column to Six Column | Rows of 1 to 6 columns. Put fields inside each column. |
| Step Break | Splits the form into steps. See Columns and Multi-Step Forms. |
| Reset Button | A button that clears the form, with an optional “are you sure” question. |
Payment Fields
| Field | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Payment Item | A product or fee: a fixed price, or an amount the visitor enters (for donations). |
| Card Payment | Card payments through Stripe. See Stripe Payments. |
Security Fields
| Field | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Math Captcha | A simple sum (addition, subtraction, multiplication or mixed). Needs no account. |
| reCAPTCHA | Google reCAPTCHA v2 or v3. Needs keys in Global Settings. |
| hCaptcha | hCaptcha. Needs keys in Global Settings. |
| Turnstile | Cloudflare Turnstile. Needs keys in Global Settings. |
See Spam Protection for how to set up the captcha fields.
With FormGlut Pro, more categories appear in the panel: Upload Fields, Survey & Quiz and WordPress.