TriggerGoogle FormsReal-timeUpdated May 2026

When does Google Forms fire on new responses?

Short answer: Drop the "Google Forms → Google Forms Response Submitted" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Google Forms, not on a polling schedule.

Use this trigger All 1 Google Forms triggers

Anatomy

What this trigger looks like in a workflow.

Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.

In the builder

Trigger

Google Forms Response Submitted

When the matching event happens

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What this trigger returns

for the curious

You 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.

{
  "answers": {
    "1e2f3g4h": {
      "questionId": "1e2f3g4h",
      "textAnswers": {
        "answers": [
          {
            "value": "5"
          }
        ]
      }
    }
  },
  "createTime": "2026-04-20T14:30:00Z",
  "responseId": "ACYDBNh1abc123",
  "respondentEmail": "respondent@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
answers	object	{ … }
answers.1e2f3g4h	object	{ … }
answers.1e2f3g4h.questionId	string	"1e2f3g4h"
answers.1e2f3g4h.textAnswers	object	{ … }
answers.1e2f3g4h.textAnswers.answers	array	[{"value":"5"}]
createTime	string	"2026-04-20T14:30:00Z"
responseId	string	"ACYDBNh1abc123"
respondentEmail	string	"respondent@example.com"

Pairs with

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FAQ

Questions about Google Forms Response Submitted.

How does the Google Forms Response Submitted trigger work in Google Forms?

Fires when someone submits a form response. Payload includes the responseId, timestamp, and answers keyed by question ID. The base hook for "lead form → push to CRM" or "support form → create ticket" workflows.

Is the Google Forms Response Submitted trigger real-time?

Yes. Google Forms Response Submitted uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Google Forms.

What data does Google Forms Response Submitted return?

The full event payload from Google Forms. 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 Google Forms Response Submitted 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 Google Forms admin permissions to use Google Forms Response Submitted?

For most Google Forms accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Google Forms plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Google Forms's docs if the trigger fails to register.

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