About this plugin
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:
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Install and Activate:
- Upload the recaptcha-protector folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
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Configure Settings:
- 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.
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Obtain reCAPTCHA Keys:
- If you don’t have them, register your site and get your Site Key and Secret Key from Google 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
– Google Privacy Policy