MetForm to Excel
MetForm by Wpmet is the Elementor-native form builder bundled with the ElementsKit ecosystem. Push every MetForm submission into a live Excel Online workbook on OneDrive within seconds - no Zapier tasks, no Power Automate flows, no CSV exports.
This integration requires the SheetLink Pro tier ($79/yr or $199 lifetime). The free core plugin already supports 12 major form plugins. Excel mirroring alongside Google Sheets is included free; Excel as the sole destination also requires Primary Destinations, part of the AI Pack ($29/mo or $290/yr).
The MetForm-to-Excel Gap
MetForm Pro sells a Google Sheets integration as a paid upgrade, but Excel Online is not on the menu at any tier - if your client runs on Microsoft 365, the Wpmet suite simply does not reach their workbooks. Sites already paying for ElementsKit and ShopEngine do not want a Zapier bill stacked on top. SheetLinkWP's Excel Online destination closes the gap: no plugin covers MetForm to Excel, and SheetLink is the only multi-builder WordPress plugin with direct Excel Online delivery.
How MetForm Data Reaches Excel Today
- MetForm Pro's integration list tops out at Google Sheets ($49+/yr) - there is no Excel option at any tier
- Zapier treats every submission as a metered task - 500 entries/month lands around $20-$30+/mo, forever
- Power Automate needs a webhook bridge plus Premium per-user licensing (~$15/user/mo), and someone to maintain the flow
- Manual entry exports from the MetForm admin - a stale file, downloaded again every time someone asks for fresh numbers
How to Connect MetForm to Excel Online
Step-by-step setup guide
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Install SheetLinkWP and Activate Your License
Download SheetLink Forms from WordPress.org or sheetlinkwp.com, activate, then paste your license key on the SheetLink -> License page. The Pro tier ($79/yr or $199 lifetime) unlocks MetForm support.
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Enable the Extra Integrations Feature
Go to SheetLink -> Features and flip on Extra Integrations. SheetLink auto-detects MetForm and adds it as a sync-rule source. MetForm field names are set in the Elementor widget settings under 'Field Name' - those are what SheetLink maps to Excel columns.
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Connect Microsoft
Go to SheetLink -> Destinations -> Excel Online and click Connect Excel. Sign in with a Microsoft 365 work or school account. The OAuth handshake runs through SheetLink's hosted broker - no Azure app registration, no client secret on your site - and your refresh token is encrypted at rest.
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Create a Sync Rule with Excel as a Destination
Under SheetLink -> Sync Rules, add a rule with MetForm as the source, pick your workbook and table on OneDrive (existing Excel tables are detected automatically), and map each Field Name to an Excel column. Mirror into Excel alongside Google Sheets for free, or go Excel-only with the AI Pack's Primary Destinations mode.
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Test and Verify
Submit a test entry and confirm the row lands in your Excel table within seconds. For a click-by-click walkthrough of the Excel connection, see sending WordPress form submissions to Excel Online.
SheetLinkWP Excel Features for MetForm Users
Native MetForm Detection
SheetLink hooks into MetForm's submission events directly - no webhook wiring, no filter code, and nothing extra to configure inside the Elementor widget beyond the Field Names you already set.
Real-Time Microsoft Graph Delivery
Rows post straight from your WordPress server to Microsoft Graph and appear in a live workbook on OneDrive within seconds. Not a scheduled export, not a CSV - the workbook your client already opens.
Free Mirroring, Optional Excel-Only
Send each submission to Google Sheets and Excel simultaneously at no extra cost beyond your Pro license. Excel as the sole destination is Primary Destinations, part of the AI Pack at $29/mo.
UTM & Attribution
utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign, gclid, fbclid, and msclkid are captured and appended to every Excel row automatically - campaign attribution lands next to the lead.
Unlimited Sync Rules
Route different MetForm forms to different workbooks or tables - one per landing page, one per client. No cap on rules.
Retry Queue
Failed deliveries retry automatically - 3 attempts at 15-minute intervals - with manual retry from the Retry Queue page. No submission silently vanishes.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Zapier | Power Automate | SheetLinkWP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works with free MetForm | Yes | Webhook workaround | Yes |
| Monthly cost | $20+/mo, task-metered | ~$15/user/mo Premium | Pro $79/yr; +$29 Excel-only (AI Pack) |
| Per-submission fees | Yes - per task | Flow-run limits per license | None |
| Delivery | Near real-time | Flow runs | Real-time via Microsoft Graph |
| UTM capture | Extra config | Manual expressions | Automatic |
| Retry on failure | Auto-retry | Configure yourself | 3 auto retries + manual queue |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which add-ons do I need?
The Pro tier ($79/yr or $199 lifetime), which unlocks MetForm as a source. Mirroring submissions into Excel alongside Google Sheets is included at no extra cost. Only if you want Excel Online as the sole destination - no Google Sheet at all - do you also need Primary Destinations, part of the AI Pack ($29/mo or $290/yr).
Is this a CSV export?
No. Each submission is written into an Excel Online workbook on OneDrive via Microsoft Graph the moment it arrives. There is nothing to download, and the workbook never goes stale.
Does it work with Microsoft 365 Business?
Yes. Microsoft 365 Business, Enterprise, and Education accounts all work. Personal Outlook.com accounts are not supported by Microsoft's Excel API. Connect once with Microsoft OAuth and pick your workbook.
Does SheetLink work with the free version of MetForm?
Yes. SheetLink hooks into MetForm's submission events regardless of whether you run the free or Pro version - you do not need MetForm Pro or its Google Sheets upgrade to reach Excel.
Where do I find the field names to map?
In the Elementor editor, open each MetForm input widget and check the 'Field Name' setting - that exact name is what appears on the left side of the SheetLink mapping. Give fields readable names like 'email' or 'budget' before mapping and the Excel columns stay self-explanatory.
Can I run reports and dashboards on the data?
Yes. Because submissions land in a real Excel workbook, PivotTables and charts update as rows arrive - and Power BI can sit directly on the workbook for live lead dashboards.
Other Supported Integrations
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Elementor Forms
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JetFormBuilder
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MetForm to Excel Without Another Wpmet Subscription
Pro tier ($79/yr or $199 lifetime); Excel mirroring included. See pricing for the full breakdown.