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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

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

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

6.17/10

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

This plugin offers image CAPTCHA functionality specifically for Contact Form 7 and WPForms, with GDPR compliance, positioning it uniquely among form security plugins.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamless integration with Contact Form 7 and WPForms.
GDPR compliance ensures data privacy.
High user satisfaction with a 4.7-star rating.
Simple setup and easy to use, even for beginners.
Responsive and helpful support team.

Weaknesses

Limited customization options in the free version.
Some translation issues reported with certain languages.
Pro version purchase options may not be clear to all users.
May not support all form plugins beyond Contact Form 7 and WPForms.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings (83.7%) and very few low ratings, users generally express high satisfaction with this plugin's functionality and support.

Positive highlights

'Great Support' - beatcore appreciated the prompt help resolving translation issues.
'Great Plugin, simple Settings, works awesome' - barboravy praised its ease of use.
'Awesome Plugin, Easy to Use' - robert433 found it effective against spam with minimal setup.
'Thanks for the simple' - nbagouri valued its straightforwardness.
noone100 noted some translation challenges but still used the plugin effectively.

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Translation issues with some languages, notably Chinese (China).
Limited pro version purchase options can restrict usage.
Customization features are limited in the free version.
Support for form plugins beyond Contact Form 7 and WPForms is not provided.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users of Contact Form 7 or WPForms seeking an easy-to-implement image CAPTCHA solution with GDPR compliance to reduce spam.

Not ideal for

Those needing extensive customization, support for other form plugins, or who require fully localized translations in all languages may find this plugin less suitable.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential image CAPTCHA functionality integrated with Contact Form 7 and WPForms, helping to prevent spam effectively.

Pro version (19 - 49 EUR / year)

Offers additional features such as enhanced customization options, more CAPTCHA styles, and priority support, although purchase options may not be clearly presented.

Final Verdict

This plugin stands out for its focused integration with Contact Form 7 and WPForms, delivering a reliable image CAPTCHA solution that is easy to use and GDPR compliant. Its high user ratings and responsive support underscore its effectiveness and user satisfaction.

While it has some limitations in customization and translation, and the pro version's purchase process could be clearer, it remains a strong choice for users needing straightforward spam protection on popular WordPress forms. Alternatives exist for broader form builder support or advanced 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.