TriggerKit (ConvertKit)Real-timeUpdated May 2026
When does Kit fire on subscriber confirmation?
Short answer: Drop the "Kit (ConvertKit) → Subscriber Activated" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Kit (ConvertKit), not on a polling schedule.
Anatomy
What this trigger looks like in a workflow.
Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.
In the builder
Trigger
Subscriber Activated
When the matching event happens
new subscriber activatedwatch for subscriber activatedon subscriber activatedwhen a subscriber is activatedwhen subscriber activated
What this trigger returns
for the curiousYou don’t need to read this. Tiny Command auto-maps every field into the visual picker so downstream nodes can pull values by clicking. We show it here for power users who want to know what’s on the wire.
{"id": 12345,"email": "user@example.com"}
Output shape
Fields available to downstream nodes.
Every field below can be referenced by name in any action or filter that comes after this trigger.
| Field | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| id | number | 12345 |
| string | "user@example.com" |
Pairs with
Drop these actions after Subscriber Activated.
FAQ
Questions about Subscriber Activated.
How does the Subscriber Activated trigger work in Kit (ConvertKit)?
Fires when a subscriber clicks the double-opt-in confirmation link. The granular hook for "they confirmed, now they're a real subscriber" downstream automation.
Is the Subscriber Activated trigger real-time?
Yes. Subscriber Activated uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Kit (ConvertKit).
What data does Subscriber Activated return?
The full event payload from Kit (ConvertKit). The output shape table on this page lists every field, its type, and an example value so you can map fields into downstream nodes.
Can I filter Subscriber Activated so only some events start a workflow?
Yes. Add a Filter node right after the trigger and match on any field, whether that's subject, sender, status, or anything else in the payload. Workflows only continue when the filter passes.
Do I need Kit (ConvertKit) admin permissions to use Subscriber Activated?
For most Kit (ConvertKit) accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Kit (ConvertKit) plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Kit (ConvertKit)'s docs if the trigger fails to register.
More triggers
Other Kit (ConvertKit) triggers.
Trigger
Form Subscribed
Fires when a new subscriber confirms opt-in via a specific Kit form (after double-opt-in completes if enabled). Payload includes the subscriber with custom fields and the form they subscribed via. Scope to a single form ID at trigger setup.
TriggerTag Added
Fires when a tag is added to a subscriber — by Kit automation, by manual edit, or by API. Tags are how Kit represents engagement state and interest, so this is the high-signal hook for behavioural workflows.
Build a workflow on this trigger.
One trigger. 4+ downstream actions. Zero glue.
