# Regex Validation for Gravity Forms

> Regex Validation for Gravity Forms has 10+ active installs and 82 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 51/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Regex Validation for Gravity Fo… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

**Adds custom regex validation with Unicode support and presets to Gravity Forms fields.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 761
- **Downloads (30 days):** 82 (+105% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 51/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 12, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 8.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Daniel Sturm (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dsturm/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/regex-validation-for-gravity-forms/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [gravity forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gravity-forms/) | >100 | 382 |
| [pattern](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pattern/) | #9 | 13 |
| [regex](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/regex/) | #7 | 12 |
| [unicode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/unicode/) | #8 | 20 |
| [validation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/validation/) | #35 | 70 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| gravity forms | >100 | 1,603 |
| pattern | >100 | 3,249 |
| regex | #24 | 851 |
| unicode | #26 | 457 |
| validation | >100 | 8,281 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Gravity Forms Zero Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravity-forms-zero-spam/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (24) | Sep 1, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 2 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Gravity Forms Add-on](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-gravityforms-add-on/) | 30K+ | 4.2/5 (14) | Dec 2, 2025 | 55/100 |
| 3 | [Gravity PDF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravity-forms-pdf-extended/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (318) | Jul 23, 2025 | 55/100 |
| 4 | [Gravity Forms CLI Add-On](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravityformscli/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (7) | Sep 29, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 5 | [Event Tracking for Gravity Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravity-forms-google-analytics-event-tracking/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (37) | Nov 3, 2024 | 50/100 |
| 6 | [GravityExport Lite for Gravity Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gf-entries-in-excel/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (39) | Oct 3, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 7 | [Gravity Forms + Custom Post Types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravity-forms-custom-post-types/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (46) | Sep 17, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 8 | [Gravity Forms Email Blacklist](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravity-forms-email-blacklist/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (15) | May 29, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 9 | [Multiple Columns for Gravity Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gf-form-multicolumn/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (30) | Aug 3, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Gravity Forms No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravity-forms-no-captcha-recaptcha/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (26) | Nov 28, 2017 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Regex Validation for Gravity Fo… free?
Yes. Regex Validation for Gravity Fo… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Regex Validation for Gravity Fo… safe to use in 2026?
Regex Validation for Gravity Fo… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Regex Validation for Gravity Fo…?
Regex Validation for Gravity Fo… is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 761 times since it launched in February 2026. It was downloaded 82 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Regex Validation for Gravity Fo… work with WordPress 7.1?
Regex Validation for Gravity Fo… is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Regex Validation for Gravity Fo… need?
Regex Validation for Gravity Fo… requires PHP 8.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Regex Validation for Gravity Fo… last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on June 12, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Regex Validation for Gravity Fo…?
Regex Validation for Gravity Fo… is developed and maintained by Daniel Sturm.

### What are the best alternatives to Regex Validation for Gravity Fo…?
The most popular alternatives to Regex Validation for Gravity Fo… are Gravity Forms Zero Spam (100K+ installs), Advanced Custom Fields: Gra… (30K+ installs) and Gravity PDF (20K+ installs).


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