Identify new Google Sheets rows
Needs changesNeeds changes. This template uses 1 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: Interval. 1 breaking item(s) found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.
What this workflow does
This workflow has 7 nodes and runs on a fixed interval (legacy Interval node) (plus 1 other trigger). Along the way it connects Google Sheets.
How it runs
Trigger: On a fixed interval (legacy Interval node) (plus 1 other trigger).
- Read sheet (Google Sheets): uses Google Sheets
- Is new? (If): checks a condition and branches into true / false
- Set processed value (Edit Fields (Set)): sets or maps fields
- Mark Row as processed (Google Sheets): update
Services it uses
Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0
1 thing in this workflow is removed in n8n 3.0. Fix it before you upgrade:
- Interval in Run every 5 minutes: replace with Schedule Trigger.
| Removed in 3.0 | Replace with |
|---|---|
| Interval Run every 5 minutes | Schedule Trigger |
Nodes used (6)
- Manual Trigger
n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger - If
n8n-nodes-base.if - No Operation, do nothing
n8n-nodes-base.noOp - Google Sheets
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - Edit Fields (Set)
n8n-nodes-base.set - Interval
n8n-nodes-base.interval
From the author
This workflow identifies new rows in Google Sheets using a separate column keeping track of already processed rows. For this approach to work, the sheet needs to meet two requirements: - A unique identifier for each row is required - A column used to…