TriggerGumroadReal-timeUpdated May 2026
When does Gumroad fire on new sales?
Short answer: Drop the "Gumroad → Gumroad Sale Created" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Gumroad, 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
Gumroad Sale Created
When the matching event happens
sale addednew sale createdon sale creatednew salewatch for sale createdwhen a sale is made on gumroadwhen sale created
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.
{"email": "buyer@example.com","event": "sale","price": 2999,"product": "Digital Course"}
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 |
|---|---|---|
| string | "buyer@example.com" | |
| event | string | "sale" |
| price | number | 2999 |
| product | string | "Digital Course" |
Pairs with
Drop these actions after Gumroad Sale Created.
FAQ
Questions about Gumroad Sale Created.
How does the Gumroad Sale Created trigger work in Gumroad?
Fires when a purchase completes. Payload includes product, buyer, amount, currency, affiliate. The base hook for creator workflows: "new sale → add to email list, send course access, log to revenue spreadsheet".
Is the Gumroad Sale Created trigger real-time?
Yes. Gumroad Sale Created uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Gumroad.
What data does Gumroad Sale Created return?
The full event payload from Gumroad. 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 Gumroad Sale Created 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 Gumroad admin permissions to use Gumroad Sale Created?
For most Gumroad accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Gumroad plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Gumroad's docs if the trigger fails to register.
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Build a workflow on this trigger.
One trigger. 2+ downstream actions. Zero glue.
