TriggerWufooReal-timeUpdated May 2026
How do I trigger on a new Wufoo form submission?
Short answer: Drop the "Wufoo → New Form Entry" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Wufoo, 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
New Form Entry
When the matching event happens
form entry addednew form entry createdwhen a new form entry is submitted on wufoowhen form entry creatednew form entrywatch for form entry createdon form entry 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.
{"form": "Contact Form","entry_id": "12345"}
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 |
|---|---|---|
| form | string | "Contact Form" |
| entry_id | string | "12345" |
Pairs with
Drop these actions after New Form Entry.
FAQ
Questions about New Form Entry.
How does the New Form Entry trigger work in Wufoo?
Fires when a new entry is submitted on a Wufoo form. The standard hook for piping form fills into your CRM, ESP, or notification channel.
Is the New Form Entry trigger real-time?
Yes. New Form Entry uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Wufoo.
What data does New Form Entry return?
The full event payload from Wufoo. 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 New Form Entry 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 Wufoo admin permissions to use New Form Entry?
For most Wufoo accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Wufoo plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Wufoo's docs if the trigger fails to register.
Build a workflow on this trigger.
One trigger. 2+ downstream actions. Zero glue.
