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Contact Form 7 Image CAPTCHA, WPForms Image CAPTCHA, Contact Form 7 Spam Image CAPTCHA, WPForms Spam Image CAPTCHA, GDPR

By hookandhook

Forms & Data Collection / Contact Forms

Contact Form 7 Image CAPTCHA, WPForms Image CAPTCHA, Contact Form 7 Spam Image CAPTCHA, WPForms Spam Image CAPTCHA, GDPR Review - In-Depth Analysis

Enhance your Contact Form 7 and WPForms with an Image CAPTCHA for spam protection. This GDPR-compliant plugin adds a honeypot feature and is easy to implement.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.71/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 49+ reviews)

Active Installations

80,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin adds an SVG image CAPTCHA and a honeypot to your Contact Form 7 or WPForms forms. It is designed to be GDPR compliant as it uses inline SVGs, avoiding the download of external resources and not storing any data on the user's device. Unlike Google’s reCAPTCHA, it does not slow down your site with additional header requests and respects user privacy.

To use with Contact Form 7, simply add the shortcode [cf7ic] to the form editor where you want the CAPTCHA to appear. You can also hide the CAPTCHA until a user interacts with the form by adding 'toggle' to the shortcode: [cf7ic 'toggle'].

For WPForms, activate the CAPTCHA on the plugin’s settings page. The plugin now fully supports Contact Form 7 Conditional Fields, eliminating the need for additional hidden fields in forms that do not include the [cf7ic] shortcode.

If you enjoy this plugin, please consider leaving a review. The Pro version offers enhanced spam protection with additional options for customization and supports more forms including login screens, Gravity Forms, and WooCommerce.

Comparing to Alternatives

Contact Form 7 Image CAPTCHA offers a straightforward solution to reduce spam on Contact Form 7 and WPForms by adding image-based CAPTCHA verification. Compared to other contact form plugins, it focuses specifically on spam prevention rather than full form building capabilities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Integrates seamlessly with Contact Form 7 and WPForms.
Simple setup with shortcode usage.
Effective spam prevention using image CAPTCHA.
Supports GDPR compliance.

Weaknesses

Limited to CAPTCHA functionality, not a full form builder.
Some translation issues reported with certain languages.
Pro version purchase options may be unclear or limited.
Customization options for CAPTCHA appearance are minimal.

User Sentiment Analysis

Users generally appreciate the plugin's ease of use and effective spam protection, though some have noted areas for improvement.

Positive highlights

"Great support and prompt help from the developer." - beatcore
"Simple to use and works perfectly." - nbagouri
"Easy to add CAPTCHA to Contact Form 7, very effective." - robert433
"Great plugin with simple settings." - barboravy
"Translation mostly works well." - noone100

Common complaints

Translation issues with some phrases not appearing in certain languages.
Limited options in the free version for advanced users.
Pro version purchase options are not clearly promoted.
Some users desire more formal language customization for specific audiences.

Weaknesses

Translation files sometimes do not fully localize all text.
Limited customization for CAPTCHA beyond default settings.
Pro version features and purchase process could be more transparent.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a simple and effective image CAPTCHA solution to reduce spam on Contact Form 7 or WPForms without switching to a different form plugin.

Not ideal for

Those looking for a comprehensive form builder with extensive customization or users who require fully localized translations and advanced CAPTCHA customization options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic image CAPTCHA functionality to protect Contact Form 7 and WPForms from spam, suitable for most standard uses.

Pro version (19 - 49 EUR / year)

The pro version typically offers enhanced features such as additional CAPTCHA styles, better customization options, and priority support.

Final Verdict

Contact Form 7 Image CAPTCHA is a focused and easy-to-use plugin that effectively adds image CAPTCHA to popular WordPress contact forms, helping reduce spam without complicating the form setup.

While it excels in simplicity and support, users seeking advanced customization or full form building capabilities may need to consider other plugins or the pro version for additional features.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Contact Form 7 Image CAPTCHA, WPForms Image CAPTCHA, Contact Form 7 Spam Image CAPTCHA, WPForms Spam Image CAPTCHA, GDPR plugin.

Image CAPTCHA

Contact Form 7

WPForms

GDPR

Spam Protection

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FAQ

If either only parts of the CAPTCHA text is translated, or everything is displayed in English, please read through the following possible causes and how to fix them.

1 Translation missing
All plugins within the wordpress.org repository are translated by the translate.wordpress.org community.
Maybe your language set is not fully translated or not translated at all.

In this case, you have the following options:
1. Contribute to the translate.wordpress.org community and translate your language
2. Use another plugin to create your own local translation
3. Purchase the Image CAPTCHA PRO plugin which offers the possibility to choose your own messages without relying on any external translation – Go Pro!

2 Update WordPress translations
You might face the situation that your language pack is completely translated on translate.wordpress.org but the translation still might not work as expected.

In this case, you have the following options:
1. Update your language packs via: WP Admin > Dashboard > Updates > Translations > Update Translations

3 Contact Form 7 language settings
Contact Form 7 saves a meta variable for the language of each respective form and this is being done when you FIRST save the form.

In this case, you have the following options:
1. Change the variable via the WordPress database directly (look for the post ID of the respective form in the postmeta table and there’ll be a “_locale” option).
2. Make sure to change the language in your WordPress backend to your desired target language and then simply re-create the CF7 form.

Contributors and developers

“Contact Form 7 Image CAPTCHA, WPForms Image CAPTCHA, Contact Form 7 Spam Image CAPTCHA, WPForms Spam Image CAPTCHA, GDPR” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.