Capture Dev.to (Forem) subscriber forms into Google Sheets automatically
Add the LeadToSheet snippet to your Dev.to (Forem) theme or custom HTML widget to send newsletter signups, contact forms, and membership requests straight to Google Sheets.
Platform category: Publishing Platform
Why teams use LeadToSheet for Dev.to (Forem)
LeadToSheet watches subscribe and contact forms across your Dev.to (Forem) posts and pages, appending attribution and device metadata while leaving default success messages untouched.
Works with built-in subscribe forms
Capture newsletter blocks and call-to-action forms across your Dev.to (Forem) publication.
Custom HTML support
Drop forms or embeds via custom code and LeadToSheet will still listen for submissions.
Audience insights
Combine subscriber data with attribution and location metadata for growth analysis.
Setup checklist
- 1
Embed the snippet in your theme
Insert the script into the Forem instance head scripts or theme layout so it loads on every article and page.
Tip: If your theme supports header and footer injections, paste it near the closing body tag.
Dev.to (Forem) theme embed
<script src="https://cdn.leadtosheet.com/sdk.min.js" data-client="YOUR_CLIENT_KEY" data-platform="devto"></script>
- 2
Publish theme changes
Save or republish your theme so the script goes live.
Tip: Schedule during low-traffic periods if you want to double-check styling.
- 3
Review subscriber sheet
Submit a test signup and confirm the sheet records contact info and attribution data.
Tip: Use filters in Google Sheets to segment by article or campaign.
Snippet
Dev.to (Forem) embed snippet
Add this to your Dev.to (Forem) theme or custom HTML widget to sync forms.
<script src="https://cdn.leadtosheet.com/sdk.min.js" data-client="YOUR_CLIENT_KEY" data-platform="devto"></script>
Newsletter growth dashboards
Track subscriber growth and acquisition sources in real time.
Membership waitlists
Collect interest for premium tiers or communities and coordinate outreach from Sheets.
Sponsorship leads
Share media kit inquiries and sponsorship requests instantly with your sales team.
Frequently asked questions
- Does it work on free tiers?
- Yes, as long as your plan supports adding custom code. Upgrade when the platform requires it for script injection.
- How do we handle multi-author attribution?
- LeadToSheet logs the page title and URL so you can filter submissions by author or section.
- Can I disable metadata collection?
- Set `data-track-metadata="false"` on the script tag if you prefer to limit enrichment.