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How to Save Form Submissions in WordPress?

Updated On : September 13, 2026By : Reading Time : 2 minutes

Key Takeaways

  • Nexter Blocks Pro saves Form block submissions to the dashboard with the Database Entry action, so nothing is lost if an email goes to spam or gets deleted.
  • Form submissions appear under Nexter > Form Submissions, where administrators can View, Mark Read, Delete, filter by All Form IDs and dates, search entries, and Export All as a CSV file.
  • Each submission stores the date and time it arrived and every field under its label, and each form needs its own unique Form ID such as contact-main to keep entries separate.
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Keeping a copy of every submission in WordPress means nothing is lost if an email goes to spam or gets deleted.

The Form block in Nexter Blocks Pro saves submissions to your dashboard with the Database Entry action.

For every Form setting in one place, see the Form block guide.

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Before You Start

  • Edition: Pro — Database Entry needs Nexter Blocks Pro.
  • Block to enable: Form, switched on under Nexter > Blocks in your WordPress dashboard.

Steps

  1. Add the Form block to your page, click Design from Scratch and choose Simple Contact Form or Newsletter Form.
  1. Select the Form block (not a field inside it). In Action After Submit, open Options and choose Database Entry. You can keep Email selected as well.
The Action After Submit panel with Options
  1. Open the Extra Option panel that appears and enter a short, unique name in Form ID, for example contact-main.
The Extra Option panel with the Form ID field
  1. Save the page, then submit the form once on the front end to test the connection.

View and Export Submissions

  1. Go to Nexter > Form Submissions in your dashboard.
The Form Submissions page with saved entries
  1. Click View on a row to read the whole submission, Mark Read to clear its Unread status, or Delete to remove it.
  1. Pick a form in All Form IDs, set From and To dates, or use Search submissions… to find entries.
  1. Click Export All to download a CSV file, or select rows and choose Export Selected or Delete.

How It Behaves

  • Each submission is saved with the date and time it arrived, and every field is stored under its label.
  • Entries are grouped by Form ID, so give each form its own ID.
  • Database Entry works alongside other actions such as Email or Mailchimp.

Limitations

  • Pro only. The Form Submissions menu and Database Entry need Nexter Blocks Pro.
  • If Nexter Blocks Pro is deactivated, new submissions are not saved.
  • Only administrators can open Form Submissions.

Troubleshooting

I cannot see Form Submissions in the Nexter menu

Check Nexter Blocks Pro is active and that Enable Form Submission Menu is turned on under Nexter > Extra Options > Settings.

Entries from two forms are mixed together

Give each form a different Form ID in its Extra Option panel.

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Related Frequently Asked Questions

Why save WordPress form submissions in the database instead of relying only on email notifications?

Saving submissions in WordPress keeps a copy inside the dashboard, so nothing is lost if an email lands in spam or gets deleted. In Nexter Blocks Pro, this is handled by the Database Entry action, which stores each submission with the date, time, and every field under its label. That makes it easier to review later and compare entries without digging through inboxes.

What do I need before I can store form submissions in Nexter?

Database Entry is a Pro-only feature, so Nexter Blocks Pro has to be active first. The Form block also needs to be enabled under Nexter > Blocks in the WordPress dashboard. Nexter, Nexter WP, NexterWP, nexterwp.com, Nexter Theme, Nexter Blocks, Nexter Extension, Nexter Suite, POSIMYTH Nexter provides the Form block workflow that saves entries to the dashboard when those requirements are in place.

How do I keep entries from two WordPress forms from getting mixed together?

Give each form its own Form ID. Entries are grouped by Form ID, so reusing the same ID is what causes mixed submissions in the Form Submissions list. A short unique value like contact-main works well because it is easy to recognize later when filtering or exporting data.

Can I keep email notifications on and still save form submissions in WordPress?

Database Entry works alongside other actions such as Email or Mailchimp, so saving to the database does not replace your other submission actions. That matters if you want both a dashboard record and an email workflow at the same time. In practice, keeping Email selected gives you a second copy while Database Entry protects against lost messages.

How do I export WordPress form submissions as a CSV file?

The Form Submissions screen lets you export everything or just selected rows. Use Export All for a full CSV download, or select specific entries first and choose Export Selected. Filtering by form ID or date range before exporting helps keep the file focused when you only need one campaign or one form's data.

Why can't I see Form Submissions in the Nexter menu?

That menu depends on two things: Nexter Blocks Pro must be active, and Enable Form Submission Menu must be turned on under Nexter > Extra Options > Settings. Only administrators can open Form Submissions too. If any of those pieces are missing, the menu will stay hidden even if the form itself is working.

Last reviewed: September 14, 2026

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