R.Sabbir

<p>Stop contact form spam instantly with <strong>BotShield CAPTCHA for Contact Form 7</strong>. This all-in-one spam protection plugin integrates <strong>Google reCAPTCHA (v2 Checkbox & v3 Invisible)</strong>, <strong>Cloudflare Turnstile</strong> (Privacy-Focused), and lightweight <strong>Built-in Arithmetic/Image Challenges</strong> to block bots while letting real users pass.</p>
<p>Whether you need strict security or a friction-free user experience, BotShield gives you complete control over your specific form protection needs. No more spam submissions, fake leads, or automated bot attacks.</p>
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<h4>Key Features & Benefits</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Multi-Provider Support</strong>: Choose between Google reCAPTCHA, Cloudflare Turnstile, or Self-hosted challenges.</li>
<li><strong>Google reCAPTCHA Integration</strong>: Supports both <strong>v2 (“I’m not a robot”)</strong> and <strong>v3 (Invisible)</strong> keys.</li>
<li><strong>Cloudflare Turnstile</strong>: The modern, privacy-friendly alternative that stops bots without annoying puzzles.</li>
<li><strong>Lightweight Built-in Protection</strong>: Use simple Math or Image CAPTCHAs without needing any external API keys.</li>
<li><strong>Seamless Contact Form 7 Integration</strong>: Adds a dedicated “BotShield” tag generator button directly to the CF7 editor.</li>
<li><strong>Mobile Optimized</strong>: Fully responsive challenges that work perfectly on smartphones and tablets.</li>
<li><strong>GDPR Compliant Options</strong>: Turnstile and Built-in modes offer excellent privacy compliance.</li>
<li><strong>Accessibility Ready</strong>: WCAG 2.1 compliant designs for screen reader support.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Flexible Protection Options</h4>
<p><strong>1. Google reCAPTCHA (The Industry Standard)</strong><br />
*   <strong>v2 Checkbox</strong>: The classic “I’m not a robot” checkbox users trust.<br />
*   <strong>v3 Invisible</strong>: valid users are verified in the background with zero interaction.</p>
<p><strong>2. Cloudflare Turnstile (Privacy-First)</strong><br />
*   Verify visitors without solving complex puzzles. Smart, fast, and respectful of user privacy.</p>
<p><strong>3. Built-in Challenges (No Keys Required)</strong><br />
*   <strong>Arithmetic</strong>: Simple math questions (e.g., 7 + 2 = ?) effective against basic bots.<br />
*   <strong>Alphanumeric</strong>: Distorted text images for traditional verification.<br />
*   <em>Zero external dependency, 100% self-hosted.</em></p>
<h4>Perfect For</h4>
<ul>
<li>Contact forms</li>
<li>Registration forms</li>
<li>Quote request forms</li>
<li>Newsletter signups</li>
<li>Any Contact Form 7 form needing spam protection</li>
</ul>
<h4>Requirements</h4>
<ul>
<li>WordPress 5.0 or higher</li>
<li>Contact Form 7 plugin (must be active)</li>
<li>PHP 7.4 or higher</li>
<li>GD PHP extension for image CAPTCHAs</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
<p>BotShield CAPTCHA does not:<br />
* Collect any personal data<br />
* Store user information<br />
* Transmit data to external servers<br />
* Use cookies or tracking<br />
* Share information with third parties</p>
<p>All CAPTCHA processing happens locally on your WordPress server. The plugin is fully GDPR compliant.</p>
<h3>Support & Documentation</h3>
<ul>
<li>Support Forum: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/botshield-captcha/</li>
<li>Developer Website: https://www.rsabbir.com/</li>
</ul>
<h3>Contributing</h3>
<p>Contributions are welcome! Contact the developer or visit the GitHub repository to contribute to this plugin’s development.</p>
<h3>Credits</h3>
<ul>
<li>Developed by R. Sabbir (https://www.rsabbir.com/)</li>
<li>Tested with Contact Form 7 6.1.4 and later</li>
</ul>
<h3>Technical Specifications</h3>
<h4>Server Requirements</h4>
<ul>
<li>WordPress 5.0 or higher</li>
<li>PHP 7.4 or higher</li>
<li>Contact Form 7 plugin (active)</li>
<li>GD PHP extension (for image CAPTCHAs)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Browser Support</h4>
<ul>
<li>Chrome (latest versions)</li>
<li>Firefox (latest versions)</li>
<li>Safari (latest versions)</li>
<li>Microsoft Edge (latest versions)</li>
<li>Mobile browsers (iOS Safari, Chrome Mobile)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Security Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Token-based validation system</li>
<li>HMAC-SHA256 signature verification</li>
<li>Automatic token expiration (5 minutes)</li>
<li>XSS protection</li>
<li>CSRF token protection</li>
<li>No session storage required</li>
</ul>
<h4>Performance</h4>
<ul>
<li>Code: ~50KB total size</li>
<li>Assets: Minified and optimized</li>
<li>Loading: Conditional asset loading on relevant pages</li>
<li>HTTP Requests: Zero external requests</li>
<li>Caching: Compatible with all major WordPress cache plugins</li>
</ul>


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BotShield CAPTCHA for Contact Form 7 – Advanced Spam Protection with Turnstile, reCAPTCHA, Arithmetic, and Alphanumeric.

timh

bostonwebgroup

<p>BWG CF Turnstile integrates Cloudflare’s Turnstile service with Gravity Forms to provide an effective and user-friendly way to block spam and bot submissions. Turnstile is Cloudflare’s privacy-focused alternative to CAPTCHA that offers better user experience while still providing strong protection.</p>
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Automatic Integration</strong>: Adds Turnstile protection to all your Gravity Forms or just the ones you select</li>
<li><strong>Manual Mode</strong>: For custom placement of the Turnstile widget within your forms</li>
<li><strong>Server-Side Validation</strong>: Securely validates submissions with Cloudflare’s API</li>
<li><strong>Theme Compatibility</strong>: Works with all Gravity Forms themes, including Orbital</li>
<li><strong>Easy Setup</strong>: Simple configuration with minimal settings</li>
</ul>
<h3>Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>WordPress 5.0 or higher</li>
<li>Gravity Forms 2.4 or higher</li>
<li>A Cloudflare account to obtain Turnstile site and secret keys</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy Considerations</h3>
<p>Cloudflare Turnstile is designed with privacy in mind. Unlike traditional CAPTCHA services, Turnstile is designed to respect user privacy while still providing effective protection. For more information about Turnstile’s privacy practices, please refer to <a href="https://developers.cloudflare.com/turnstile/get-started/client-side-rendering/" rel="nofollow ugc">Cloudflare’s documentation</a>.</p>
<h3>External Services</h3>
<p>This plugin integrates with Cloudflare Turnstile, an external service provided by Cloudflare. The plugin communicates with Cloudflare’s services for form protection functionality.</p>
<h3>What is Cloudflare Turnstile?</h3>
<p>Cloudflare Turnstile is a privacy-preserving alternative to CAPTCHAs that helps protect forms from bots and automated attacks. It challenges visitors in a way that doesn’t disrupt the user experience.</p>
<h3>When does this plugin connect to Cloudflare?</h3>
<ol>
<li>
<p><strong>JavaScript Widget Loading</strong>: When a page containing a protected Gravity Form is loaded, the plugin loads the Turnstile JavaScript widget from <code>https://challenges.cloudflare.com/turnstile/v0/api.js</code>. This happens on every page load where a protected form is displayed.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>Token Verification</strong>: When a form is submitted, the plugin sends a verification request to <code>https://challenges.cloudflare.com/turnstile/v0/siteverify</code> to validate the Turnstile token.</p>
</li>
</ol>
<h3>What data is sent to Cloudflare?</h3>
<ol>
<li>
<p><strong>During Widget Loading</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li>Your site key (public identifier)</li>
<li>Standard browser information (user agent, IP address)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>During Token Verification</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li>The Turnstile response token</li>
<li>Your secret key (for authentication)</li>
<li>The user’s IP address (optional, for additional validation)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<h3>Legal and Privacy Information</h3>
<p>By using this plugin, you agree to Cloudflare’s terms and privacy policies:<br />
– <a href="https://www.cloudflare.com/terms/" rel="nofollow ugc">Cloudflare Terms of Service</a><br />
– <a href="https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/" rel="nofollow ugc">Cloudflare Privacy Policy</a><br />
– <a href="https://developers.cloudflare.com/turnstile/" rel="nofollow ugc">Cloudflare Turnstile Documentation</a></p>
<p>It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of this plugin complies with all applicable laws and regulations, including data protection laws in your jurisdiction. We recommend reviewing Cloudflare’s privacy policy and terms of service, and updating your own privacy policy to inform users about the use of Cloudflare Turnstile on your website.</p>


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