Title: Bug with Elementor Forms and nested JSON values Last modified: October 14, 2025 --- # Bug with Elementor Forms and nested JSON values * Resolved [sofie1ele](https://wordpress.org/support/users/sofie1ele/) * (@sofie1ele) * [7 months, 4 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/bug-with-elementor-forms-and-nested-json-values/) * Hi, * I tested out the PRO version with a friend with Elementor Pro Form. The plugin works only when using JSON and separate parameters : value pairs. So for each value, an extra value pair in the settings under each other. * However with complex nested json values, it fails (nested in values). It works when the parameters is nested and has a simple value: (action:name), or when it has a “first level nested values” . `{"key1":"(action:value1)"}`. * The problem: when I wanted to add a SECOND level nested value, then It gave an error, and the body output was just NULL. So something like this failed always: `{" key1":{"stringValue":"(action:value1)"}}`. As I chose for the body “json coding”, also in the header, the plugin then added extra faulty ” ” to the output as I could see in the logs. This gave the error, as the APGET API output JSON, did not match the JSON format required by the external system that received it. Maybe a technique to prevent the adding of extra ” ” ‘s by WPGET api could fix this in functions.php (or maybe escaping some characters).So the solution would be to enter the 1 whole nested JSON string in the BODY value field (without parameter), and with RAW CODING, the output is always BODY > NULL. Even with the simples one-elementor-form-field test, without any nested fields. So even this gives a body > null in the “action logs”:`{"key1":"(action:value1)"}`This adding of the whole multi-level nested JSON with all Elementor field values (action:values) would be the simplest solution but unfortunately WPGETAPI gives an error here, although this technique is recommended in your own support pages. The issue stays even when I remove the Content-Type : application/json from the Header. The issue stayed even when I disabled all other plugins, and reverted to only standard theme / elementor / wpgetapi pro. * I followed all your docs, and I managed to get an Elementor form pushed with the API, but only the simple fields, not the more nested fields, that need to be pushed externally in the correct multi-layered nested JSON, required by the external API. So I know how to do the basics and do authentication with base64 etc. I also know the exact correct JSON by the server from the API response. * So there seems to be real issues with WPGETAPI PRO & Elementor Pro forms, which made me wonder if I should purchase your plugin on my own project or not, as I had this bad test with my friend here. Maybe this is too complex and I need another solutions ? Hope you can straighten this out or clarify ? * Best regards - This topic was modified 7 months, 4 weeks ago by [sofie1ele](https://wordpress.org/support/users/sofie1ele/). - This topic was modified 7 months, 4 weeks ago by [sofie1ele](https://wordpress.org/support/users/sofie1ele/). - This topic was modified 7 months, 4 weeks ago by [sofie1ele](https://wordpress.org/support/users/sofie1ele/). - This topic was modified 7 months, 4 weeks ago by [sofie1ele](https://wordpress.org/support/users/sofie1ele/). Viewing 2 replies - 1 through 2 (of 2 total) * Plugin Support [Nikunj Hatkar](https://wordpress.org/support/users/nikunj8866/) * (@nikunj8866) * [7 months, 4 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/bug-with-elementor-forms-and-nested-json-values/#post-18681439) * Hi * Thank you for the detailed explanation, that’s very helpful in understanding the issue. * To investigate this further, please create a support ticket here: [https://wpgetapi.com/support-ticket/](https://wpgetapi.com/support-ticket/). * When submitting the ticket, kindly include screenshots of your setup (Elementor form configuration, WPGetAPI endpoint settings, and body setup). * We’ll review it on an urgent basis and work to resolve the issue as soon as possible. * Thanks, * Plugin Support [Nikunj Hatkar](https://wordpress.org/support/users/nikunj8866/) * (@nikunj8866) * [7 months, 2 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/bug-with-elementor-forms-and-nested-json-values/#post-18693579) * Hi, * As there’s been no response for a week, we’re closing this thread. If you still need assistance, please feel free to open a new support ticket. * Thanks. 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