DIY is a different kind of View layout: the purpose is to allow designers and developers the most flexibility. The GravityView DIY Layout extension allows you to use your own CSS and HTML structure, without needing to modify template files.
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The GravityView DIY Layout Extension is a specialized tool for Gravity Forms users who need total control over the visual presentation of their data. While GravityView offers several “pre-built” templates (like tables and lists), the DIY Layout is essentially a “blank canvas” for those comfortable with HTML and CSS.
Unlike other layouts that lock you into a specific structure, the DIY layout allows you to wrap Gravity Forms entry data in your own custom markup.
HTML/CSS Flexibility: You can define custom “Before Output,” “After Output,” and “Container” tags for every field.
Grid Framework Compatibility: Since you write the HTML, you can easily use your theme’s grid system (like Bootstrap or Tailwind) or modern CSS Grid/Flexbox to create multi-column displays.
Merge Tag Support: You can use Gravity Forms Merge Tags anywhere within your custom HTML fields to pull dynamic data.
No PHP Required: You can achieve “developer-level” customization directly within the WordPress admin dashboard without needing to edit your theme’s functions.php or create template overrides.
The DIY layout is best for projects that don’t fit the “standard row-and-column” look:
| Use Case | Why DIY? |
| Custom Profiles | Create a “LinkedIn-style” profile where data is scattered in a non-linear layout. |
| Product Cards | Design specific e-commerce style “cards” with custom badges or overlapping elements. |
| Branded Portfolios | Maintain strict brand guidelines by using specific HTML classes that match your existing design. |
| Complex Dashboards | Arrange data into widgets or non-standard side-by-side configurations. |
It’s important to distinguish this from the newer Layout Builder added in recent updates:
Layout Builder: A visual, drag-and-drop tool for creating rows and columns. Best for users who want custom layouts but don’t want to touch any code.
DIY Layout: A code-first tool. Best for users who want to write their own HTML structure for ultimate pixel-perfection.
