The Custom Captions feature lets you display information from your entry form (such as name, location, or custom responses) in the contest gallery caption area.
Before you begin
This feature must be set up before launching your contest.
If it’s not configured in advance, caption data may not display correctly for existing entries.
👉 We recommend reaching out via live chat so we can review your setup before launch.
Setup
To enable custom captions:
Go to:
Edit → Gallery → Custom Captions
In this field, you’ll define which form data should appear in each gallery caption.
How to use custom captions
To display form data, insert field parameters into the caption box.
Pre-made fields
You can use the following built-in parameters:
[CONTEST_CAPTION]
[ADDRESS]
[ADDRESS2]
[CITY]
[STATE]
[ZIP]
[COUNTRY]
[BIRTHDAY_MONTH]
[BIRTHDAY_DAY]
[BIRTHDAY_YEAR]
Custom fields
To use custom form fields:
Add the field to your entry form
Open your form in a browser
Use the Inspect tool to find the field’s ID
Insert it using this format:
[FIELD_ID]
Example:
[58502_1525258393]
If you’re unsure how to find the field ID, contact support—we’re happy to help.
Troubleshooting
My captions aren’t showing
Check the following:
Parameters are typed correctly (including brackets)
The referenced fields exist on your entry form
I updated captions after launch, but nothing changed
Custom caption updates only apply to new submissions.
Existing entries will not be updated retroactively.
Need help?
If you’d like help setting this up or verifying your configuration, click the chat icon in the bottom-right corner to connect with our support team.