TriggerGoogle SheetsReal-timeUpdated May 2026
How do I trigger when a Google Sheets row changes?
Short answer: Drop the "Google Sheets → Row Updated" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Google Sheets, 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
Row Updated
When the matching event happens
row changedrow modifiedon row updatednew row updatedwatch for row updatedwhen a row is updated in a google sheetwhen row updated
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.
{"row": 5,"values": ["Jane Doe","jane@example.com"],"spreadsheet": "sheet_123"}
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 |
|---|---|---|
| row | number | 5 |
| values | array | ["Jane Doe","jane@example.com"] |
| spreadsheet | string | "sheet_123" |
Pairs with
Drop these actions after Row Updated.
FAQ
Questions about Row Updated.
How does the Row Updated trigger work in Google Sheets?
Fires when a row is updated in a Google Sheet. Useful for sync flows where the Sheet is a source-of-truth that drives downstream changes.
Is the Row Updated trigger real-time?
Yes. Row Updated uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Google Sheets.
What data does Row Updated return?
The full event payload from Google Sheets. 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 Row Updated 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 Sheets admin permissions to use Row Updated?
For most Google Sheets accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Google Sheets plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Google Sheets's docs if the trigger fails to register.
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