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<p><strong>Puzzle Gate</strong> is a next-generation WordPress security plugin that replaces annoying traditional CAPTCHAs with an <strong>intelligent, interactive puzzle system</strong>. Unlike conventional image/text CAPTCHAs that rely on external services and frustrate users, Puzzle Gate offers a fast, self-hosted solution that’s both highly secure and surprisingly user-friendly.</p>
<h3><strong>Why Website Owners Choose Puzzle Gate:</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Blocks Automated Login Attacks</strong> – Advanced puzzle logic stops bots before they can even attempt authentication<br />
   <strong>Zero External Dependencies</strong> – No Google services, no tracking, complete privacy compliance<br />
   <strong>Lightning Fast</strong> – Adds just 200ms to your login page load time<br />
   <strong>Mobile-First Design</strong> – Works perfectly on all devices without compromising security<br />
   <strong>GDPR/Privacy Compliant</strong> – No external API calls, no user data sharing<br />
   <strong>Accessibility Focused</strong> – Screen reader compatible with alternative input methods</p>
<h3><strong>How It Works (The Smart Way):</strong></h3>
<ol>
<li><strong>Interactive Puzzle Challenge</strong> – Users arrange randomized symbols into logical order</li>
<li><strong>Server-Side Validation</strong> – Each puzzle is uniquely generated and hashed for maximum security</li>
<li><strong>Automatic Bot Blocking</strong> – Failed attempts trigger puzzle regeneration</li>
<li><strong>Seamless Login Experience</strong> – Humans solve it in seconds, bots can’t crack it</li>
</ol>
<p>Puzzle data is generated server-side, hashed securely, and expires automatically to prevent replay attacks.</p>
<h3><strong>Features</strong></h3>
<h3>Core Security</h3>
<ul>
<li>Drag-and-drop puzzle CAPTCHA system</li>
<li>Server-side validation with WordPress salts</li>
<li>Automatic puzzle expiration (configurable)</li>
<li>Brute-force attack protection</li>
<li>Nonce-based replay attack prevention</li>
</ul>
<h3>Administration & Control</h3>
<ul>
<li>Simple settings panel in WordPress admin</li>
<li>Adjustable puzzle difficulty (4-12 symbols)</li>
<li>IP whitelisting capabilities</li>
<li>Failed attempt threshold configuration</li>
</ul>
<h3>User Experience</h3>
<ul>
<li>Fully responsive design</li>
<li>Mobile-optimized interface</li>
<li>Keyboard navigation support</li>
<li>Screen reader compatibility</li>
<li>Visual feedback for interactions</li>
</ul>
<h3>Technical Excellence</h3>
<ul>
<li>100% self-hosted solution</li>
<li>No external API dependencies</li>
<li>Lightweight codebase</li>
<li>Regular security updates</li>
<li>Compatible with most security plugins</li>
</ul>
<h3>Admin Configuration</h3>
<p>Puzzle Gate includes a settings page where administrators can:</p>
<ul>
<li>Enable or disable the puzzle CAPTCHA</li>
<li>Set puzzle difficulty (number of symbols)</li>
<li>Enable the puzzle only after X failed login attempts</li>
<li>Whitelist trusted IP addresses</li>
</ul>
<h3>Documentation</h3>
<p>Full documentation is available on our website:<br />
<a href="https://www.sigmasqr.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Puzzle Gate Documentation</a></p>
<h3>Troubleshooting</h3>
<ol>
<li>Ensure the Puzzle Gate plugin is activated and your WordPress version is at least 5.2.</li>
<li>Deactivate other plugins to check for conflicts.</li>
</ol>


Puzzle Gate – Login Security with Smart Puzzle CAPTCHA

Stop bots in their tracks with a human-friendly puzzle CAPTCHA for WordPress logins.

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<p>OpenPorte is a community-maintained fork of the ALTCHA Spam Protection<br />
plugin for WordPress (version 1), which provides a free, open source,<br />
self-hostable, privacy-friendly CAPTCHA alternative based on a proof-<br />
of-work mechanism — no cookies, no tracking, GDPR-friendly by design.</p>
<p>For the list of contributors, refer to our GitHub project: <a href="https://github.com/jcberthon/openporte/graphs/contributors?from=1.6.2024" rel="nofollow ugc">Contributors</a>.</p>
<h4>Background</h4>
<p>The original ALTCHA WordPress plugin (v1) was open source (GPLv2). Its<br />
authors have since released a version 2/3 which is no longer open source,<br />
and some features that were free in v1 are now paid. They no longer<br />
maintain v1 and recommend that users migrate to v2/v3. See the official<br />
project at https://altcha.org for their offering.</p>
<p>OpenPorte continues the v1 line as free software (GPLv2 or later) for users<br />
who want to stay on a fully open-source, self-hosted solution. It is a<br />
faithful fork: existing v1 installations can switch to OpenPorte and keep<br />
their settings (see Upgrading).</p>
<h4>Compatibility</h4>
<p>OpenPorte is backward-compatible with ALTCHA v1:</p>
<ul>
<li>Your existing settings are migrated automatically on activation.</li>
<li>The <code>[altcha]</code> shortcode keeps working (alongside the new <code>[openporte]</code>).</li>
<li>The <code>altcha_*</code> filters and actions keep firing as deprecated aliases.</li>
</ul>
<p>See the Deprecations section for the full list of compatibility aliases and<br />
what they map to.</p>
<h3>Upgrading</h3>
<h4>From the original ALTCHA v1 plugin</h4>
<p>Deactivate the old ALTCHA plugin, then install and activate OpenPorte. Your<br />
existing configuration is detected and copied into the OpenPorte settings on<br />
first activation; the original ALTCHA settings are left untouched, so you can<br />
roll back to ALTCHA v1 without losing anything. Do not run both plugins at the<br />
same time.</p>
<h3>Deprecations</h3>
<p>The following ALTCHA-era identifiers are kept as aliases for backward<br />
compatibility and are scheduled for removal in a future release:</p>
<ul>
<li>The <code>[altcha]</code> shortcode — use <code>[openporte]</code>.</li>
<li>The <code>altcha/v1</code> REST namespace — use <code>openporte/v1</code>.</li>
<li>The <code>altcha_*</code> filters and actions — now firing through WordPress’ deprecated<br />
hook mechanism; use the <code>openporte_*</code> equivalents.</li>
<li>The <code>AltchaPlugin</code> class and the <code>ALTCHA_VERSION</code> / <code>ALTCHA_WIDGET_VERSION</code><br />
constants — use <code>OpenPortePlugin</code> and the <code>OPENPORTE_*</code> constants.</li>
<li>Integrations targeting paid-only third-party plugins; affected users should<br />
migrate to the official ALTCHA v2/v3 plugin.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy</h3>
<h4>No cookies, no tracking</h4>
<p>OpenPorte prioritizes user privacy by avoiding the use of cookies and fingerprinting techniques.</p>
<h4>No external service</h4>
<p>This plugin remains fully contained within your WordPress installation, eliminating any reliance on external services.</p>
<h3>Modes of Operation</h3>
<p>OpenPorte verifies submissions in one of two modes, selected in the settings<br />
(API Mode):</p>
<ul>
<li>Self-hosted (default) — a proof-of-work challenge is issued and verified by<br />
your own WordPress site through the REST API. Fully self-contained, with no<br />
external service and no additional setup beyond enabling the integrations you<br />
need.</li>
<li>Custom — point the Challenge URL at your own ALTCHA-compatible backend (for<br />
example a self-hosted ALTCHA Sentinel). Submissions are verified with your<br />
site’s signing secret.</li>
</ul>
<p>The paid altcha.org regional SaaS classifier offered by earlier versions has<br />
been removed; both remaining modes are free and self-hostable.</p>
<h3>REST API</h3>
<p>This plugin requires the WordPress REST API. If you are using any “Disable REST API” plugins, ensure that the endpoint <code>/altcha/v1/challenge</code> (marked for deprecation) and <code>/openporte/v1/challenge</code> are allowed.</p>
<h3>Supported Integrations</h3>
<ul>
<li>CoBlocks</li>
<li>Contact Form 7</li>
<li>Elementor Pro Forms (deprecated — paid plugin, see Deprecations)</li>
<li>Formidable Forms</li>
<li>Forminator</li>
<li>GravityForms</li>
<li>HTML Forms</li>
<li>WPDiscuz</li>
<li>WPForms</li>
<li>WP-Members</li>
<li>WordPress Login, Register, Password reset</li>
<li>WordPress Comments</li>
<li>WooCommerce</li>
<li>Custom HTML (via the <code>[openporte]</code> shortcode, or the deprecated <code>[altcha]</code> alias)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Source Code</h3>
<p>All source code for the plugin, and the ALTCHA widget is available on GitHub. In the repository, you’ll also find versions of non-minified JavaScript and CSS assets:</p>
<ul>
<li>Plugin: https://github.com/jcberthon/openporte</li>
<li>ALTCHA Widget: https://github.com/altcha-org/altcha</li>
</ul>


OpenPorte Spam Protection

OpenPorte offers a free, open-source Captcha alternative, ensuring robust spam protection while respecting user privacy and GDPR compliance.

Puzzle Gate – Login Security with Smart Puzzle CAPTCHA vs OpenPorte Spam Protection