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Easy reCaptcha Shortcodes

Easy reCaptcha Shortcodes lets you add Google reCAPTCHA v2 to forms via shortcodes, while reCAPTCHA v3 runs automatically once configured.

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Tested up to WordPress 6.7
Current version1.0.0
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 6.7
Minimum stackWP — · PHP —
Directory statusactive
Last directory update7 Apr 20251y ago
Active installations50Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating5.0 / 5 from 2 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records Easy reCaptcha Shortcodes version 1.0.0 as active, updated 1y ago and tested up to WordPress 6.7.

Overview

About this plugin

Easy reCaptcha Shortcodes lets you add reCAPTCHA v2 via shortcodes, while reCAPTCHA v3 runs automatically, protecting your site from spam and bots.

Features:

– Supports Google reCAPTCHA v2 (shortcodes) and v3 (automatic)

– Simple settings panel for API key configuration

– Works with any WordPress theme

– No coding required

How It Works:

1. Install and activate the plugin.

2. Navigate to Easy reCaptcha Shortcodes in the admin menu.

3. Enter your reCAPTCHA v2 or v3 API keys.

4. For reCAPTCHA v2, use the provided shortcode in your forms.

5. For reCAPTCHA v3, it runs automatically on your site after setup.

Example Shortcodes (for reCAPTCHA v2 only):

– [ercs_keys_v2] → Displays reCAPTCHA v2 checkbox inside your form.

Support

For support and feedback, please visit the plugin support forum.

External Services

This plugin integrates with Google reCAPTCHA to provide spam protection for forms.

  • Service Name: Google reCAPTCHA
  • Purpose: Used to verify human users and prevent spam or automated abuse on websites.
  • Data Sent:
  • For reCAPTCHA v2: When a user interacts with a form containing reCAPTCHA v2, Google may collect device and browser-related information (such as cookies, IP address, and user behavior).
  • For reCAPTCHA v3: Google reCAPTCHA v3 runs in the background and collects user interactions to generate a score indicating the likelihood of the user being a bot.
  • Validation requests are sent to Google’s verification API ( https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api/siteverify ).
  • When Data is Sent:
  • reCAPTCHA v2: Data is sent when a user submits a form that contains the reCAPTCHA widget.
  • reCAPTCHA v3: Data is sent automatically in the background when visiting a page where reCAPTCHA v3 is enabled.
  • External Service Provider: Google LLC
  • Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
  • Terms of Service: https://policies.google.com/terms

By using this plugin, you agree to Google’s terms and policies regarding reCAPTCHA.

WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • google recaptcha
  • recaptcha v2
  • recaptcha v3
  • captcha
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested up to WordPress 6.7

Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 6.7.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to6.7
Minimum requirementsWordPress not listed · PHP not listed
Update activity7 Apr 20251y ago

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