Gerry Manzari

<p><strong>Manzari Anti-Spam Shield</strong> protects your WordPress comment forms from automated spam using multiple layers of defense:</p>
<ul>
<li>🔒 Hidden honeypot field to catch bots</li>
<li>⏱️ Submission timing detection to block fast spam bots</li>
<li>🧠 Keyword blocking for suspicious phrases</li>
<li>✅ Optional Google reCAPTCHA v2 Checkbox</li>
<li>📊 Dashboard widget showing total spam blocked</li>
</ul>
<p>Lightweight, fast, and privacy-friendly — no unnecessary external calls (unless you enable reCAPTCHA).<br />
Built for performance, simplicity, and full WordPress.org compliance.</p>
<h3>External Services</h3>
<p>This plugin uses Google reCAPTCHA v2 to help protect comment forms from automated spam.</p>
<p>When reCAPTCHA is enabled, the plugin loads the Google reCAPTCHA script from:<br />
https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api.js</p>
<p>When a comment form is submitted, the plugin sends the following data to Google for verification:<br />
• The reCAPTCHA response token<br />
• The user’s IP address<br />
• Your site’s secret key</p>
<p>This verification request is sent to:<br />
https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api/siteverify</p>
<p>Google reCAPTCHA is provided by Google LLC.<br />
Terms of Service: https://policies.google.com/terms<br />
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy</p>


Manzari Anti-Spam Shield

A lightweight anti-spam plugin using honeypot, timing, keyword, and reCAPTCHA v2 Checkbox protection. Blocks bots silently while keeping UX clean.

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>


BotShield CAPTCHA for Contact Form 7


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

Manzari Anti-Spam Shield vs BotShield CAPTCHA for Contact Form 7