Add Item to Repeater Field on Form Load
Automatically add a repeater field item when the form initializes, providing users with a pre-populated entry using JetFormBuilder.
Specifications
Add Item to Repeater Field on Form Load
7 January, 2026
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Installing Instruction
- Copy the provided JavaScript code snippet to your clipboard.
- Add the code using one of the following methods:
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Option A: Using a Custom Code Plugin (Recommended)
- Install and activate a plugin such as WPCode Lite, Code Snippets, or Simple Custom CSS and JS.
- Create a new JavaScript snippet.
- Paste only the JavaScript code, without <script> tags.
- Save and activate the snippet.
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Option B: Using a Custom Code / HTML Area
- Add the code in a Custom HTML widget or directly into a theme file (for example, header.php or footer.php).
- Keep the <script> tags when using this method.
- Save your changes.
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Option A: Using a Custom Code Plugin (Recommended)
Example Use Case
Use this snippet to enhance form usability by preloading repeater fields with default entries, ideal for reducing user friction in data entry forms.
Applicable scenarios:
- Automatically adding a first repeater item when forms load for better user experience.
- Pre-populating repeater fields to reduce perceived form complexity.
- Providing default entries for dynamic form fields that require user additions.
Specifications
Add Item to Repeater Field on Form Load
7 January, 2026
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Plugin
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Category
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Programming languages