Title: Protector using ReCaptcha Author: markhene Published: December 20, 2024 Last modified: December 20, 2024 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/protector-using-recaptcha/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3211278) ![](https://ps.w.org/protector-using-recaptcha/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3211278) # Protector using ReCaptcha By [markhene](https://profiles.wordpress.org/markhene/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/protector-using-recaptcha.zip) * [Details](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/protector-using-recaptcha/#description) * [Reviews](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/protector-using-recaptcha/#reviews) * [Installation](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/protector-using-recaptcha/#installation) * [Development](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/protector-using-recaptcha/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/protector-using-recaptcha/) ## Description **Protector using ReCaptcha** integrates Google reCAPTCHA into your WordPress site to protect it from spam and automated abuse. By adding reCAPTCHA verification to your login, registration, password reset, and comment forms, you can enhance your site’s security and ensure genuine user interaction. **Features:** * Supports Google reCAPTCHA v2 and v3 * Easy setup and configuration * Adds reCAPTCHA to login, registration, password reset, and comment forms * Customizable error messages * Compatible with most themes and plugins **Usage:** 1. **Install and Activate:** 2. * Upload the `recaptcha-protector` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory. * Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress. 3. **Configure Settings:** 4. * Navigate to **Settings > ReCaptcha Protector** in your WordPress admin dashboard. * Enter your Google reCAPTCHA Site Key and Secret Key. * Select the forms where you want to enable reCAPTCHA (login form, registration form, etc.). * Save your settings. 5. **Obtain reCAPTCHA Keys:** 6. * If you don’t have them, register your site and get your Site Key and Secret Key from [Google reCAPTCHA](https://www.google.com/recaptcha). **Why Use ReCaptcha Protector?** * **Prevent Spam:** Reduce spam registrations and comments by ensuring users are human. * **Enhance Security:** Add an extra layer of protection against bots and malicious scripts. * **User-Friendly:** Seamless integration without affecting user experience. ### External Services This plugin uses the Google reCAPTCHA service to determine whether a user is a human or a bot. – **What is sent:** When a user attempts to log in, register, reset their password, or submit a comment (if enabled), the plugin sends the user’s reCAPTCHA response token and IP address to Google’s reCAPTCHA verification API. – **Why:** This is needed to verify the user is a real human and reduce spam or malicious activity.–** Service provider:** Google reCAPTCHA – **Links:** – [Google reCAPTCHA Terms of Service](https://www.google.com/recaptcha)– [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) ## Screenshots * [[ * **Settings Page:** Configure your reCAPTCHA keys and settings. ## Installation 1. **Download and Install:** 2. * Upload the `recaptcha-protector` directory to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory. * Alternatively, install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly by searching for “ReCaptcha Protector”. 3. **Activate the Plugin:** 4. * Activate through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress. 5. **Configure the Plugin:** 6. * Go to **Settings > ReCaptcha Protector** to configure your reCAPTCHA settings. ## FAQ ### Do I need a Google reCAPTCHA account? Yes, you need to register your site with Google reCAPTCHA to obtain the Site Key and Secret Key. Visit [Google reCAPTCHA](https://www.google.com/recaptcha) to get your keys. ### Which version of reCAPTCHA does the plugin support? ReCaptcha Protector supports both reCAPTCHA v2 and v3. You can choose your preferred version in the settings. ### Is this plugin compatible with other security plugins? Yes, ReCaptcha Protector is designed to work alongside other security plugins without conflicts. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “Protector using ReCaptcha” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ markhene ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/markhene/) [Translate “Protector using ReCaptcha” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/protector-using-recaptcha) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/protector-using-recaptcha/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/protector-using-recaptcha/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/protector-using-recaptcha/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/protector-using-recaptcha/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.0 * Initial release of ReCaptcha Protector. ## Meta * Version **1.0** * Last updated **1 year ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.7.5** * PHP version ** 5.0 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/protector-using-recaptcha/) * Tags * [captcha](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/captcha/)[recaptcha](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/recaptcha/) [security](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/security/)[spam](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/spam/) * [Advanced View](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/protector-using-recaptcha/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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