Adam Greenwell

Guard Dog is a comprehensive security plugin designed to protect your WordPress site from unauthorized access and brute-force attacks. With features like custom login URLs, two-factor authentication, and multiple CAPTCHA providers, Guard Dog provides enterprise-level security for any WordPress site.
Key Features:
<ul>
<li>Custom Login URLs – Hide your wp-admin and wp-login.php from attackers</li>
<li>Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) – TOTP-based authentication with recovery codes</li>
<li>Social Login (OAuth) – Sign in with Google, Microsoft, or Apple</li>
<li>Passkeys – Use device-based biometric authentication like Face ID, Touch ID or Windows Hello</li>
<li>Multiple CAPTCHA Providers – Support for Google reCAPTCHA v2/v3, hCaptcha, and Cloudflare Turnstile</li>
<li>Login Attempt Limiting – Prevent brute-force attacks with intelligent lockout</li>
<li>Access Control – IP-based whitelist/blacklist protection</li>
<li>Activity Monitoring – Comprehensive logging of security events</li>
<li>Temporary User Access – Create temporary WordPress users with time-limited, secure access</li>
<li>User Management – Advanced user permission controls</li>
</ul>
Why Choose Guard Dog?
<ul>
<li>Privacy-Focused – Multiple CAPTCHA options including privacy-first providers</li>
<li>WordPress.org Compliant – Built following WordPress coding standards</li>
<li>Enterprise-Ready – Scalable features suitable for any site size</li>
<li>User-Friendly – Intuitive interface with helpful documentation</li>
<li>Regular Updates – Actively maintained and updated</li>
</ul>
Perfect For:
<ul>
<li>Business websites requiring enhanced security</li>
<li>WordPress sites handling sensitive data</li>
<li>Multi-user sites with complex access requirements</li>
<li>Anyone wanting comprehensive protection without complexity</li>
</ul>
<h3>Additional Information</h3>
Support: 
For support questions, please use the WordPress.org support forums.
Privacy: 
Guard Dog respects user privacy and offers multiple privacy-focused CAPTCHA options. No data is transmitted to third parties except for CAPTCHA verification when enabled.
Security: 
Guard Dog follows WordPress security best practices and undergoes regular security audits. All user input is sanitized and all output is escaped.
<h3>Third-Party Services</h3>
Guard Dog integrates with the following third-party services to provide CAPTCHA protection. These services are optional and only used when CAPTCHA features are enabled.
<h3>Google reCAPTCHA (v2 and v3)</h3>
What it is: Google’s CAPTCHA service that helps protect websites from spam and abuse.
What it’s used for: 
– Verifying that login, registration, and password reset attempts are made by humans 
– Preventing automated bot attacks on your WordPress forms
What data is sent and when: 
– User interaction data (mouse movements, time spent on page) when CAPTCHA is solved 
– IP address of the user 
– Site domain for verification 
– CAPTCHA response token
Privacy and Terms: 
– <a href="https://policies.google.com/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">Google reCAPTCHA Privacy Policy</a> 
– <a href="https://policies.google.com/terms" rel="nofollow ugc">Google reCAPTCHA Terms of Service</a> 
– <a href="https://developers.google.com/recaptcha/docs/v3#data_usage" rel="nofollow ugc">Google reCAPTCHA Data Usage</a>
<h3>Cloudflare Turnstile</h3>
What it is: Cloudflare’s privacy-first CAPTCHA alternative that doesn’t require user interaction.
What it’s used for: 
– Invisible verification of human users during login, registration, and password reset 
– Privacy-focused protection without tracking or cookies
What data is sent and when: 
– Non-interactive browser signals when forms are submitted 
– IP address for verification 
– Site domain for validation
Privacy and Terms: 
– <a href="https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/" rel="nofollow ugc">Cloudflare Privacy Policy</a> 
– <a href="https://www.cloudflare.com/terms/" rel="nofollow ugc">Cloudflare Terms of Service</a> 
– <a href="https://developers.cloudflare.com/turnstile/" rel="nofollow ugc">Turnstile Documentation</a>
<h3>hCaptcha</h3>
What it is: A privacy-focused CAPTCHA service that doesn’t track users across websites.
What it’s used for: 
– Human verification during login, registration, and password reset forms 
– Privacy-conscious alternative to Google reCAPTCHA
What data is sent and when: 
– User interaction with CAPTCHA challenge 
– IP address for verification 
– Site domain for validation
Privacy and Terms: 
– <a href="https://www.hcaptcha.com/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">hCaptcha Privacy Policy</a> 
– <a href="https://www.hcaptcha.com/terms" rel="nofollow ugc">hCaptcha Terms of Service</a> 
– <a href="https://www.hcaptcha.com/data-processing" rel="nofollow ugc">hCaptcha Data Processing</a>
<h3>Google OAuth (Social Login)</h3>
What it is: Google’s OAuth 2.0 service that allows users to sign in using their Google account.
What it’s used for: 
– Authenticating WordPress users via their Google account 
– Retrieving basic profile information (name, email) to link or create accounts
What data is sent and when: 
– User is redirected to Google’s authorization server when clicking “Sign in with Google” 
– An authorization code is exchanged for an access token on your server 
– Basic profile information (name, email, Google user ID) is retrieved from Google’s API 
– No ongoing data sharing – data is only retrieved during the login process
Privacy and Terms: 
– <a href="https://policies.google.com/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">Google OAuth Privacy Policy</a> 
– <a href="https://policies.google.com/terms" rel="nofollow ugc">Google OAuth Terms of Service</a> 
– <a href="https://developers.google.com/terms/api-services-user-data-policy" rel="nofollow ugc">Google API Services User Data Policy</a>
<h3>Microsoft Azure AD (Social Login)</h3>
What it is: Microsoft’s OAuth 2.0 service via Azure Active Directory that allows users to sign in using their Microsoft account.
What it’s used for: 
– Authenticating WordPress users via their personal Microsoft account or organizational (work/school) account 
– Retrieving basic profile information (name, email) to link or create accounts
What data is sent and when: 
– User is redirected to Microsoft’s authorization server when clicking “Sign in with Microsoft” 
– An authorization code is exchanged for an access token and ID token (JWT) on your server 
– Basic profile information (name, email, Azure object ID) is extracted from the ID token 
– No ongoing data sharing – data is only retrieved during the login process
Privacy and Terms: 
– <a href="https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement" rel="nofollow ugc">Microsoft Privacy Statement</a> 
– <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement" rel="nofollow ugc">Microsoft Services Agreement</a> 
– <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity-platform/" rel="nofollow ugc">Microsoft Identity Platform Documentation</a>
<h3>Apple Sign In (Social Login)</h3>
What it is: Apple’s OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect service that allows users to sign in using their Apple ID.
What it’s used for: 
– Authenticating WordPress users via their Apple ID 
– Retrieving basic profile information (name, email) to link or create accounts
What data is sent and when: 
– User is redirected to Apple’s authorization server when clicking “Sign in with Apple” 
– An authorization code is exchanged for an access token and ID token (JWT) on your server 
– Basic profile information (email, user ID) is extracted from the ID token 
– User’s name is only provided on first authorization; subsequent logins return only the user ID 
– Apple may provide a private relay email address instead of the user’s real email 
– No ongoing data sharing – data is only retrieved during the login process
Privacy and Terms: 
– <a href="https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/" rel="nofollow ugc">Apple Privacy Policy</a> 
– <a href="https://developer.apple.com/sign-in-with-apple/get-started/" rel="nofollow ugc">Sign in with Apple Guidelines</a> 
– <a href="https://developer.apple.com/terms/" rel="nofollow ugc">Apple Developer Program License Agreement</a>
<h3>TOTP (Time-based One-Time Password) Standard</h3>
What it is: An open standard (RFC 6238) for generating time-based one-time passwords used in two-factor authentication.
What it’s used for: 
– Generating secure, time-limited authentication codes for 2FA 
– Providing backup authentication when primary 2FA methods are unavailable 
– Enabling compatibility with popular authenticator apps (Google Authenticator, Authy, Microsoft Authenticator, etc.)
What data is sent and when: 
– No external data transmission – TOTP codes are generated locally using the TOTP algorithm 
– Secret key generation – A unique secret key is generated locally when 2FA is enabled for a user 
– QR code generation – QR codes are generated locally for easy setup with authenticator apps 
– Code verification – Generated codes are verified locally against the stored secret key
Privacy and Terms: 
– <a href="https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc6238" rel="nofollow ugc">RFC 6238 – TOTP Standard</a> 
– <a href="https://policies.google.com/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">Google Authenticator Privacy Policy</a> (if using Google Authenticator app) 
– <a href="https://authy.com/privacy/" rel="nofollow ugc">Authy Privacy Policy</a> (if using Authy app) 
– <a href="https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement" rel="nofollow ugc">Microsoft Authenticator Privacy Policy</a> (if using Microsoft Authenticator app)
<h3>Data Handling Summary</h3>
When CAPTCHA is disabled: No data is sent to any third-party services.
When CAPTCHA is enabled: Only the specific provider you choose receives verification data. Data is not shared between providers or stored by Guard Dog beyond the verification process.
When 2FA is disabled: No external data transmission occurs.
When 2FA is enabled: 
– All TOTP operations (code generation, verification) happen locally on your server 
– No data is transmitted to external services for 2FA functionality 
– Authenticator apps only receive the initial setup QR code or secret key 
– Recovery codes are generated locally and stored securely
When Social Login is disabled: No data is sent to any OAuth provider.
When Social Login is enabled: 
– Data is only sent to the configured providers (Google, Microsoft, Apple) during the login process 
– Only basic profile information (name, email, user ID) is retrieved 
– Social account links are stored locally in your WordPress database 
– Users can unlink their social accounts from their profile at any time
User control: Users can choose which CAPTCHA provider to use, or disable CAPTCHA entirely. 2FA can be enabled/disabled per user, and users can choose their preferred authenticator app. Social login can be enabled/disabled by administrators, and users can manage their linked social accounts. All security features are optional and configurable.

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<a href="https://wsms.io/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=website" rel="nofollow ugc">WSMS</a> lets you send SMS/MMS notifications, one-time passwords (OTP), and two-factor authentication (2FA) messages straight from WordPress. It supports a wide range of SMS gateways and integrates with popular e-commerce and form builder plugins.
Use WSMS to: 
– Keep customers updated on WooCommerce orders 
– Collect subscribers with SMS newsletter forms 
– Secure logins with OTP & 2FA 
– Alert admins about new users, logins, or updates 
– Run marketing campaigns with scheduled or bulk SMS
👉 <a href="https://demo.wsms.io/wp-login.php" rel="nofollow ugc">Check out the demo</a> | <a href="#screenshots" rel="nofollow ugc">View screenshots</a> | <a href="https://wsms.io/gateways?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=gateways" rel="nofollow ugc">See supported gateways</a> | <a href="https://wsms.io/integrations?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=integrations" rel="nofollow ugc">Explore integrations</a> | <a href="https://wsms.io/docs/" rel="nofollow ugc">Documentation</a>
<h3>✨ Key Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Send SMS/MMS: Send messages through your choice of supported SMS gateways.</li>
<li>E-Commerce & Form Integration: Seamlessly integrates with popular e-commerce platforms and form builders.</li>
<li>OTP & 2FA: Add extra login security with one-time passwords and two-factor authentication.</li>
<li>Mobile Login: Let users log in with their mobile number.</li>
<li>Admin Alerts: Get notified when new users register, posts are published, or WordPress updates are available.</li>
<li>Newsletters & Widgets: Build SMS newsletter forms with shortcodes, widgets, or Gutenberg blocks.</li>
<li>Two-Way SMS (All-in-One): Receive and reply to SMS messages inside WordPress.</li>
<li>Bulk & Scheduled SMS: Send to multiple recipients at once, immediately or on schedule.</li>
<li>Third-Party Integration: Connect with external services and automation platforms.</li>
<li>Messaging Button: Let visitors reach you instantly via messaging channels.</li>
<li>GDPR Compliant: Built with privacy and compliance in mind.</li>
</ul>
<h3>💎 Upgrade to WSMS All-in-One</h3>
Unlock additional features with All-in-One — the plan that gives you access to all premium add-ons in one package.
With All-in-One you get: 
– Secure login & registration with OTP & 2FA 
– Scheduled & recurring SMS/MMS 
– Two-way SMS inbox 
– Enhanced e-commerce features (login, checkout verification, order updates) 
– Membership platform integrations 
– Advanced form builder SMS capabilities 
– Marketing automation integrations 
– Booking system compatibility 
– URL shortening service integration 
– All future add-ons included
👉 <a href="https://wsms.io/pricing/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=pricing" rel="nofollow ugc">See All-in-One details & compare features</a>
<h3>🐞 Report Bugs & Security</h3>
<ul>
<li>Found a bug? <a href="https://github.com/wp-sms/wp-sms/issues/new" rel="nofollow ugc">Open an issue on GitHub</a>.</li>
<li>Security concerns? Report them via the <a href="https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-sms/vdp" rel="nofollow ugc">Patchstack VDP program</a>.</li>
</ul>
<h3>📝 Trademark Notice</h3>
WooCommerce, GravityForms, Elementor, Contact Form 7, Twilio, WhatsApp, Clickatell, BulkSMS, Plivo, Zapier, Bitly, and other product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective owners. WSMS is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by these companies.
<h3>Source Code and Build Instructions</h3>
Note: The plugin works out of the box — no build steps required for regular users. This section is for developers who want to modify or contribute to the source code. See the <a href="https://wsms.io/docs/" rel="nofollow ugc">full documentation</a> for user guides.
All source code for minified JavaScript and CSS is included in the plugin under the <code>resources/</code> directory. Build instructions and full source are available on <a href="https://github.com/wp-sms/wp-sms" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub</a>.
<h4>Third-Party Libraries</h4>
<a href="https://github.com/chartjs/Chart.js" rel="nofollow ugc">Chart.js</a>, <a href="https://github.com/flatpickr/flatpickr" rel="nofollow ugc">flatpickr</a>, <a href="https://github.com/jackocnr/intl-tel-input" rel="nofollow ugc">intlTelInput</a>, <a href="https://github.com/DubFriend/jquery.repeater" rel="nofollow ugc">jquery.repeater</a>, <a href="https://github.com/qwertypants/jQuery-Word-and-Character-Counter-Plugin" rel="nofollow ugc">jQuery Word and Character Counter</a>, <a href="https://github.com/facebook/react" rel="nofollow ugc">React</a>, <a href="https://github.com/select2/select2" rel="nofollow ugc">Select2</a>, <a href="https://github.com/tailwindlabs/tailwindcss" rel="nofollow ugc">Tailwind CSS</a>, <a href="https://github.com/calebjacob/tooltipster" rel="nofollow ugc">Tooltipster</a>, <a href="https://github.com/veronalabs/wp-scoper" rel="nofollow ugc">WP Scoper</a>

WSMS (formerly WP SMS) – SMS & MMS Notifications with OTP and 2FA for WooCommerce






many thanks to the development and support team



they worked hard and now i recommend everyone to buy this plugin



but if your are looking for more features like 2way sms and custom sms it is not the right choice for you










great plugin

Send SMS/MMS notifications, OTP & 2FA messages, and WooCommerce updates with support for multiple gateways and plugin integrations.

Guard Dog vs WSMS (formerly WP SMS) – SMS & MMS Notifications with OTP and 2FA for WooCommerce