Custom Admin Email for Gravity Forms
By default, Gravity Forms uses the global WordPress site admin email whenever the {admin_email} merge tag is used in form notifications. While this is fine for basic setups, it often means form submissions get mixed up…
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Custom Admin Email for Gravity… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
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Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin email | >100 |
| >100 | |
| gravity forms | >100 |
| Notifications | >100 |
| override | >100 |
About Custom Admin Email for Gravity Forms
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
By default, Gravity Forms uses the global WordPress site admin email whenever the {admin_email} merge tag is used in form notifications. While this is fine for basic setups, it often means form submissions get mixed up with core WordPress administrative alerts, update notices, and security warnings.
Custom Admin Email for Gravity Forms fixes this by giving Gravity Forms its own dedicated “Admin Email” setting.
This lightweight add-on integrates seamlessly into the native Gravity Forms Settings menu. It allows you to specify a custom email address that will automatically override the {admin_email} merge tag across all of your form notifications (To, From, Reply-To, and BCC fields) without altering your site-wide WordPress core settings.
Features
- Native UI integration in the Gravity Forms Settings menu.
- Globally overrides the
{admin_email}merge tag for all forms. - Sanitizes inputs to ensure valid email addresses are used.
- Falls back to the default WordPress admin email if left blank.
- Built using the official Gravity Forms Add-On Framework for maximum compatibility and security.
Installation
- Ensure you have the Gravity Forms plugin installed and activated.
- Upload the
gf-custom-admin-emailfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install the ZIP file via the WordPress plugins page. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Navigate to Forms > Settings > Admin Email in your WordPress dashboard.
- Enter your desired custom email address and save.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I leave the custom email field blank?
If you leave the field blank, or enter an invalid email address, the plugin will gracefully fall back to using the standard WordPress admin email. It will not break your notifications.
Do I need to update my existing form notifications?
No! As long as your existing forms are using the {admin_email} merge tag, this plugin will intercept and replace the destination automatically. You do not need to manually edit your individual forms.
Does this change my main WordPress admin email?
No, this plugin only affects Gravity Forms notifications. Your WordPress core emails (like new user registrations, password resets, and core updates) will still go to the original WordPress admin email.
Is Gravity Forms required?
Yes. This is an add-on for Gravity Forms and requires Gravity Forms 2.5 or higher to function.
Changelog
1.0.1
- Updated plugin/readme metadata for WordPress.org compatibility checks.
- Renamed plugin so the title does not begin with a restricted trademarked term.
1.0.0
- Initial release. Added global override for {admin_email} merge tag via native GF Settings tab.
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FAQ
Custom Admin Email for Gravity Forms: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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Is Custom Admin Email for Gravity… free?
Yes. Custom Admin Email for Gravity… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Custom Admin Email for Gravity… safe to use in 2026?
Custom Admin Email for Gravity… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Custom Admin Email for Gravity…?
Custom Admin Email for Gravity… is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 232 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.
Does Custom Admin Email for Gravity… work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Admin Email for Gravity… is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Custom Admin Email for Gravity… need?
Custom Admin Email for Gravity… requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Custom Admin Email for Gravity… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on June 22, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes Custom Admin Email for Gravity…?
Custom Admin Email for Gravity… is developed and maintained by watermelons.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Admin Email for Gravity…?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Admin Email for Gravity… are Multiple Admin Email Addres… (1K+ installs), Send Email From Admin (700+ installs) and Disable User Registration N… (700+ installs).
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