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Contact Form 7 Captcha

By LukasApps

Communication & Messaging / Transactional Email

Contact Form 7 Captcha Review - In-Depth Analysis

Enhance your Contact Form 7 forms with reCAPTCHA V2, hCAPTCHA, or Cloudflare Turnstile CAPTCHA for added security.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.8/10

User Rating

4.1/5 (based on 48+ reviews)

Active Installations

100,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

6.1 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to protect your Contact Form 7 forms using Google reCAPTCHA V2, hCAPTCHA, or Cloudflare Turnstile CAPTCHA. It provides easy integration and supports multiple forms on a single page.

With Google reCAPTCHA V2, you can generate a Site key and Secret key from the Google reCAPTCHA admin. Update these keys in the plugin settings to enable protection on your forms. You can customize the reCAPTCHA display using shortcodes for size, theme, and type.

For hCAPTCHA, generate your keys from the hCAPTCHA dashboard and insert the appropriate shortcode into your forms. Similar customization options are available for size and theme.

Cloudflare Turnstile CAPTCHA can also be integrated by generating keys from the Cloudflare website. The plugin allows for various display options, including size and theme customization.

Comparing to Alternatives

Contact Form 7 Captcha is a straightforward plugin designed to integrate CAPTCHA functionality with Contact Form 7. When compared to other similar plugins, it offers basic features without extensive customization.

Top alternatives

Contact Form 7 Captcha

Strengths

Simple integration with Contact Form 7 forms.
Supports hCaptcha as an alternative to reCAPTCHA.
Lightweight and easy to configure for basic CAPTCHA needs.

Weaknesses

Limited language support, missing some languages like Albanian.
No advanced customization options for CAPTCHA appearance or behavior.
No official pro version with enhanced features.
Compatibility concerns with the latest PHP versions.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback on Contact Form 7 Captcha is mixed, with some praising its functionality and others highlighting issues and missing features.

Positive highlights

"Fonctionne parfaitement pour hcaptcha" - alkenia
"Works just fine" - Taha Kazi
"Functional – Works like a charm" - michae2l
"Good job – Thx" - michae2l
"Compatible with PHP 8" - juliettemaison1992

Common complaints

Permission errors after Cloudflare settings - maxwell911
Missing Albanian language support - fredonjo
Concerns about PHP 8.3 compatibility - juliettemaison1992

Weaknesses

Lack of multilingual support for some languages.
Some users experience access permission issues.
Uncertainty about compatibility with the latest PHP versions.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a simple and free CAPTCHA solution integrated with Contact Form 7 without requiring advanced features or extensive customization.

Not ideal for

Users who require multilingual support beyond common languages, advanced CAPTCHA customization, or guaranteed compatibility with the latest PHP versions.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic CAPTCHA integration with Contact Form 7, supporting hCaptcha and reCAPTCHA without additional premium features.

Final Verdict

Contact Form 7 Captcha offers a basic and functional CAPTCHA integration for Contact Form 7 users, suitable for those with straightforward needs.

However, it lacks advanced features, comprehensive language support, and clear updates for the latest PHP versions, which may limit its suitability for some users.