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Anti-spam, Spam protection, ReCaptcha for all forms and GDPR-compliant

By Matthias Nordwig

Security & Privacy / Spam & Bot Protection

Anti-spam, Spam protection, ReCaptcha for all forms and GDPR-compliant Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin provides anti-spam protection for all forms using invisible CAPTCHA. It is GDPR-compliant and blocks spam without user input.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.82/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 50+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Protect all your forms and logins against spam and brute-force attacks. The plugin is invisible and compliant to GDPR. It has a lot of options on the one hand and comes with a well balanced default configuration. Thus it starts working very well, as soon as it is activated.

This plugin blocks spam on all public forms, comments, and logins. It is invisible, requiring no user input, while still ensuring that you receive 100 percent of the real requests. It is easy to use, SEO-friendly, and only includes necessary code.

Examples of forms it protects include login forms, registration forms, password reset forms, and comments forms. It also integrates with WooCommerce for checkout and product evaluation forms, among others.

Comparing to Alternatives

This plugin offers GDPR-compliant reCAPTCHA integration for all forms, positioning itself among various spam protection tools available for WordPress.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Ensures GDPR compliance which is crucial for European users.
Supports reCAPTCHA on all forms, providing broad spam protection.
Simple to configure without complex settings.

Weaknesses

Lacks a pro version with advanced features.
Limited customization options compared to some competitors.
No reported user feedback to confirm reliability and support quality.

User Sentiment Analysis

Currently, there are no user comments or reviews available for this plugin, making it difficult to assess user satisfaction or common issues.

Positive highlights

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Website owners seeking a straightforward, GDPR-compliant reCAPTCHA solution for all their forms without needing advanced features.

Not ideal for

Users looking for extensive customization, premium support, or additional anti-spam functionalities beyond basic reCAPTCHA integration.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes GDPR-compliant reCAPTCHA integration for all forms, providing essential spam protection without cost.

Final Verdict

This plugin is a solid choice for those needing a simple, GDPR-compliant reCAPTCHA solution across all forms on their WordPress site.

However, the absence of a pro version and limited user feedback suggest potential users should evaluate their specific needs and consider alternatives if advanced features or support are required.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Anti-spam, Spam protection, ReCaptcha for all forms and GDPR-compliant plugin.

Anti-spam

Captcha

Spam protection

Screenshots

FAQ

The problem occasionally occurs right after installation due to caching. In such cases, the necessary JavaScript for proof-of-work isn’t loaded as intended. To resolve this, clear the cache on your webserver (WordPress caching is typically managed by plugins, which offer an option to clear the cache) and in your browser.
JavaScript might crash due to incompatibility between this plugin and another one you’re using. If you notice this, please report it to me. I usually address such issues within the same day. Additionally, it’s crucial to ensure that JavaScript is functioning correctly on all your pages, even without this plugin. In most browsers, you can identify JavaScript errors by pressing F12 on your page and navigating to the console. Here, you can observe what’s happening on your page.

Contributors and developers

“Anti-spam, Spam protection, ReCaptcha for all forms and GDPR-compliant” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.