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GF Form Notices

Display scheduled messages above Gravity Forms based on date ranges. Perfect for office closings, promotions, announcements, and more.

by Gravity Wiz · github.com/gravitywiz/gf-form-notices · website

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Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:

wp plugin install https://github.com/gravitywiz/gf-form-notices/archive/refs/heads/master.zip
No built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
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Display scheduled messages above Gravity Forms based on date ranges. Perfect for office closings, promotions, announcements, and more.

Description

GF Form Notices is a Gravity Forms add-on that allows you to display custom messages above your forms during specified date ranges. Each notice is managed as a feed, making it easy to create, edit, and organize multiple announcements.

Features

  • Feed-Based Management - Each notice is a separate feed that can be independently configured
  • Flexible Date Formats - Support for specific dates (YYYY-MM-DD) and recurring dates with wildcards (*-12-25)
  • Rich Text Messages - Use WordPress editor for formatting notice messages
  • Date Merge Tags - Dynamic date formatting in messages with {start_date:FORMAT}, {end_date:FORMAT}, and {next_date:FORMAT}
  • Feed Ordering - Sort and prioritize multiple notices
  • Advance Notice - Messages display one weekday early to give users advance warning
  • Multiple Active Notices - Display multiple messages when date ranges overlap

Date Format Examples

  • Specific date: 2024-12-25
  • Recurring date: *-12-25 (Christmas every year)
  • Recurring date: *-07-04 (July 4th every year)

Message Merge Tags

Use these merge tags in your notice messages:

  • {start_date:l, F jS} - Display start date as "Monday, December 25th"
  • {end_date:l, F jS} - Display end date as "Tuesday, December 26th"
  • {next_date:l, F jS} - Display next business day after end date

The format portion uses PHP date format strings. Common formats:

  • l - Full day name (Monday)
  • F - Full month name (December)
  • jS - Day with ordinal suffix (25th)
  • Y - 4-digit year (2024)
  • m/d/Y - Date as 12/25/2024

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to /wp-content/plugins/gf-form-notices/
  2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
  3. Go to any Gravity Form → Settings → Form Notices
  4. Create your first notice feed

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I create a recurring notice?

Use wildcards in your date fields. For example, *-12-25 will match December 25th of any year.

Can I have multiple notices active at once?

Yes! If multiple date ranges overlap, all applicable messages will be displayed.

How early does the message appear?

Messages appear one weekday before the start date, giving users advance notice.

What are some use cases for this plugin?

  • Office closings and holiday hours
  • Limited-time promotions or sales
  • Event announcements and deadlines
  • Maintenance windows
  • Seasonal messages
  • Support availability updates

Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • Feed-based architecture
  • Support for specific and recurring dates
  • Rich text message editor
  • Date merge tags
  • Feed ordering