Set Google Forms to automatically stop accepting responses

January 12, 2026

Set Google Forms to automatically stop accepting responses based on date and time or response count

Last year, we introduced a feature that gives Google Forms creators more control over who can respond to their forms via sharing settings. We are now improving how you can choose to manage responses in Google Forms by enabling you to set a close date or response limit for new responses.

Currently, form creators have to manually stop a form from accepting new responses. With this launch, form owners and editors will be able to set a specific date and time to close the form, or set a certain number of responses that will trigger the form to close automatically.

This feature is designed to streamline the form closure process, offering form creators more control over data collection. It is beneficial for many form types, including registration, event planning, and research forms.

Getting started

• Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
• End users: This feature will be OFF by default and can be enabled by form creators after they publish a form. Visit the Help Center to learn more about automatically closing a Form for new responses.

Rollout pace

• Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on January 12, 2026
• Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on January 29, 2026

Availability

• Available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts