hCaptcha for WP
hCaptcha protects privacy while blocking spam bots
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Description
hCaptcha is a privacy-focused CAPTCHA solution designed to protect websites from bots and spam. It serves as a drop-in replacement for reCAPTCHA, offering enhanced security while ensuring compliance with privacy laws such as GDPR, LGPD, and CCPA. With hCaptcha, website owners can implement a challenge-response test to differentiate between human users and automated bots, thereby increasing the cost of spamming and abuse.
How to use hCaptcha for WP?
To use the hCaptcha plugin, install it on your WordPress site, then sign up at hCaptcha.com to obtain your site key and secret. Enter these credentials in the Settings > hCaptcha menu to activate the protection on your desired forms.
Core features of hCaptcha for WP:
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Privacy-first CAPTCHA solution
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Advanced machine learning for reduced challenge rates
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Supports multiple WordPress forms and plugins
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Complies with global privacy regulations
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Optional local statistics feature for anonymous data tracking
Why could be used hCaptcha for WP?
| # | Use case | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Protecting login and registration forms from bots | ✅ | |
| # 2 | Preventing spam in comments and contact forms | ✅ | |
| # 3 | Securing e-commerce checkout processes | ✅ | |
Who developed hCaptcha for WP?
hCaptcha for WP is developed by a community of contributors and is open-source software. The plugin is designed to provide a robust CAPTCHA solution while prioritizing user privacy and compliance with data protection regulations.