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Captcha by Yandex for Contact Form 7

By stasionok

Communication & Messaging / Transactional Email

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Captcha by Yandex for Contact Form 7 Review - In-Depth Analysis

Add antispam Yandex SmartCaptcha for your forms with Contact Form 7. This plugin integrates Yandex Captcha to block spam submissions.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.83/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 5+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

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

Yandex Captcha protects you against spam and other types of automated abuse. With Contact Form 7’s Yandex Captcha integration module, you can block abusive form submissions by spam bots.

This plugin uses Yandex SmartCaptcha service for its main functionality. Please read the terms of use.

To implement the main plugin functionality, this plugin makes remote requests to Yandex SmartCaptcha service within three cases: to check Yandex captcha sitekey validity, to load captcha challenge, and to check a solving result.

Comparing to Alternatives

Captcha by Yandex for Contact Form 7 stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users seeking Yandex captcha integration.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamless integration with Contact Form 7.
Easy and quick to set up and use.
Effectively protects forms from spam.
Highly rated by users for reliability.
Better spam protection compared to some popular alternatives.

Weaknesses

Limited to Contact Form 7 forms only.
No pro version or advanced features available.
Lacks notification on first form submission success in some cases.
No direct alternatives to compare feature sets.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 5 reviews, users generally express high satisfaction with this plugin's performance and ease of use.

Positive highlights

"Great plugin, I Recommend it!" — wowkot
"Спасибо за плагин. Быстро и удобно встраивать каптчу." — galina29
"Отлично работает! Все как надо: скачал, установил, работает. Идеально!" — exofnot
"Отличное простое решение! Спасибо! Всё просто и понятно, легко установить и самое главное работает капча и защищает от спама лучше чем google даже)" — dim795

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Does not notify on first successful form submission in some Contact Form 7 versions.
Limited functionality beyond basic captcha integration.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who utilize Contact Form 7 and want a simple, effective captcha solution integrated with Yandex services.

Not ideal for

Those needing captcha solutions for other form plugins or requiring advanced features and customization options not offered by this plugin.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes full captcha integration with Contact Form 7, providing effective spam protection without cost.

Final Verdict

Captcha by Yandex for Contact Form 7 is a straightforward and reliable plugin that excels in integrating Yandex captcha with Contact Form 7 forms. It receives high praise for its ease of installation and effective spam protection, making it a valuable tool for users of this popular form plugin.

While it lacks a pro version and advanced features, its unique position without direct alternatives and clean security record make it a solid choice for those specifically needing Yandex captcha functionality within Contact Form 7.