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Test and Debug Your Forms in WordPress Faster

Populate fields, submit test entries, and review logs and errors while viewing your form.

  • Auto-populate fields Fill fields with sample data for faster testing.
  • One-click test submit Populate and submit a form in a single click.
  • Performance data See render timing in the browser and submission timing on the server.
  • Logs and errors Review successful events and server-side errors.
  • Multiple form instances Switch between form instances on the same page.
  • Resizable console Resize, minimize, or reset the console height.

The Debug Console helps you test and debug forms in WordPress created with WS Form PRO while viewing a form. It includes tools for populating fields, submitting test entries, and reviewing useful technical information.

You can automatically fill form fields with appropriate sample data and, in many cases, submit a test form in a single click. The console also shows performance data, logs, and server-side errors to help you understand how your form is behaving.

If you use multiple form instances on the same page, the Debug Console lets you switch between them and review each instance independently.

  • Populate sample data

    The Populate tool attempts to complete each field with random data that would qualify the form as validated.

  • Submit from the console

    Use Submit to validate the form, submit it, and run your form actions.

  • Populate and submit

    Populate & Submit fills the form with sample data and submits it in one click.

  • Reload, reset, and clear

    Reload sets the form up as if the page had just loaded. Reset returns fields to their initial state, including default values. Clear empties fields regardless of default values.

  • Identify form instances

    If a page contains multiple form instances, Identify highlights the related form on the page.

  • Open builder and submissions

    Edit opens the form builder in a new browser tab, and Submissions opens the submissions page for that form instance.

  • Review event logs

    The Logs tab records successful events such as spam protection, duplicate protection, conditional logic, actions, Google Analytics tracking, jQuery events, and form rendering.

  • Capture server-side errors

    The Errors tab captures server-side errors, which is useful for debugging issues such as email sending or third-party API connection problems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Debug Console in WS Form?

The Debug Console enables rapid testing and debugging of forms created with WS Form PRO while viewing a form. It includes tools for populating fields, submitting test entries, and reviewing logs, errors, and performance data.

How do I open the Debug Console in WS Form?

You can enable the Debug Console in WS Form settings, then view a form and use the console tools such as Populate, Submit, Populate & Submit, Reload, Reset, Clear, and Identify. For full setup and usage details, see Debug Console – Testing and Debugging Forms.

Can the Debug Console fill in form fields automatically?

Yes. The Populate button attempts to complete each field with random data that would qualify the form as validated. Some fields, such as reCAPTCHA, cannot be automatically populated and must be completed manually.

Can I test multiple forms on the same page?

Yes. The Debug Console shows the instances of forms on the page at the top of the console. You can click an instance name to view information for that specific instance, and each instance has its own tools and logs.

What information does the Debug Console log?

The Logs tab records successful events such as spam protection, duplicate protection, conditional logic, actions, Google Analytics tracking, jQuery events, and form rendering.

Does the Debug Console show errors?

Yes. Server-side errors are captured in the Errors tab. This is useful for debugging issues such as email send problems or third-party API connection issues.

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