Ismail

Use the shortcode `[recaptcha-protected-download]` to wrap any direct download link that you’d like reCaptcha to process.
`[recaptcha-protected-download]https://example.com/download.zip[/recaptcha-protected-download]`
Example
Here’s my `hello world` post HTML:
<pre>
Hello! This page is dynamically generated with my plugin called Content Generator which you can download from <a href="[recaptcha-protected-download]https://my-cdn.tld/static/content-generator.zip[/recaptcha-protected-download]">here</a>.

You can also download WordPress following <a href="[recaptcha-protected-download]https://wordpress.org/latest.zip[/recaptcha-protected-download]">this URL</a>
</pre>
Which is parsed as follows:
<pre>
Hello! This page is dynamically generated with my plugin called Content Generator which you can download from <a href="#rcpdl=371bce9996c0afc711648c2c4f3d5c97">here</a>.

You can also download WordPress following <a href="#rcpdl=7039e773658ed3c70d50e791ed4940fd">this URL</a>
</pre>
About
This plugin opts to generate fake links (anchors) controlled with JavaScript to open up a modal once clicked to opt users to complete the anti-spam test with <a href="https://github.com/google/recaptcha/" rel="nofollow ugc">Google reCaptcha</a>.
Once a user successfully submits a test, an AJAX callback will then verify the response and parse the download.
`md5` is used to hash the download links and fetch them later once a user submits a test.
You must provide your Google reCaptcha credentials which you can obtain from <a href="https://google.com/recaptcha/admin" rel="nofollow ugc">this page</a>
Once you activate the plugin, you should now navigate to “Settings” > “reCaptcha Downlaods” (or “Options” > “reCaptcha Downlaods” for network activated plugin) and add your Google reCaptcha credentials (public and private keys) which you can obtain from https://www.google.com/recaptcha/admin
The development version of this plugin is hosted on Github, feel free to fork it, contribute and improve it, or start a new issue if you want to report something like an unusual bug.
Here’s the Github repo: https://github.com/elhardoum/recaptcha-protected-downloads
Thank you!

reCaptcha Protected Downloads

Protect your downloads from bots and spiders with a shortcode and Google's no-captcha reCaptcha

yonifre

WpMaspik

No more fake leads and bot submissions – Every email will be real and valuable, Spam block guarantee! 
Lets bring back the excitement of getting new leads.
<h3>Why to block spam with Maspik?</h3>
<ul>
<li>🚀 Works immediately: Works when you activate the plugin</li>
<li>🎯 High Success Rate: Better protection than traditional CAPTCHA</li>
<li>🔍 Smart Detection: Identifies spam patterns automatically</li>
<li>🌐 Wide Compatibility: Works with all major form plugins and registration forms</li>
<li>🛠️ Fully Customizable: Adapt to your specific needs you can block any spam you want with Blacklist system</li>
<li>👥 Spam Block Guarantee: We are committed to help you to block spam, See <a href="#spam-block-guarantee" rel="nofollow ugc">Spam Block Guarantee</a> paragraph.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Features</h3>
✅ Works instantly with popular form plugins and registration forms 
✅ No CAPTCHA needed 
✅ Smart blacklist system, block any word that you want, if exist in the submission, it will be blocked. 
✅ IP blacklist & API integrations 
✅ Phone number validation 
✅ Several methods to block spam with advanced honeypot fields 
✅ Multi-language support 
✅ AI spam check – Enable it from the Maspik settings page.
<h3>Detailed Features: Our Advanced Spam Protection & Filtering</h3>
<ul>
<li>Blacklisting by Field Type:
<ul>
<li>Text fields (Name/Subject)</li>
<li>Email fields (supports regex/wildcard patterns)</li>
<li>Text area fields</li>
<li>Phone number verification with regex/wildcard format</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Blocking:
<ul>
<li>Specific IP addresses</li>
<li>Spam submissions in WordPress comments/registration/contact forms</li>
<li>Option to block submissions with emojis in textarea fields</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Advance Blocking:
<ul>
<li>Honeypot</li>
<li>IP verification (100 checks/month)</li>
<li>Block submissions post by bot</li>
<li>Advance key check </li>
<li>AI spam check (Free for all users) with Google Gemini, OpenAI, and Mistral AI</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Character Control:
<ul>
<li>Maximum number of characters in text fields</li>
<li>Maximum number of characters in text area fields</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Link Limitation:
<ul>
<li>Limit the number of links allowed in text areas (ideally 0)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>API Integrations:
<ul>
<li>Proxycheck.io (check IP address against proxy/VPN/TOR)</li>
<li>AbuseIPDB.com (check IP address against abuse/spam/malicious/proxy/VPN/TOR)</li>
<li>Numverify.com (validate phone number to block spam phone numbers)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Spam Log:
<ul>
<li>Review blocked submissions</li>
<li>understand way spam being blocked</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Detailed Statistics:
<ul>
<li>Track blocked spam</li>
<li>Analyze patterns</li>
<li>Monitor protection</li>
<li>Advanced spam statistics dashboard</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Supported Forms</h3>
Maspik integrates seamlessly with a wide range of popular contact forms and comments:
<ul>
<li>Elementor forms</li>
<li>Contact Form 7</li>
<li>Hello Plus</li>
<li>NinjaForms</li>
<li>Everest Forms</li>
<li>Formidable forms</li>
<li>JetFormBuilder</li>
<li>Forminator forms</li>
<li>Fluentforms</li>
<li>Bricksbuilder forms</li>
<li>Breakdance Builder forms</li>
<li>BuddyPress</li>
<li>Bitforms</li>
<li>Metform</li>
<li>WordPress comments</li>
<li>WordPress registration form</li>
<li>Custom PHP forms</li>
<li>WPForms*</li>
<li>GravityForms*</li>
<li>WooCommerce registration form*</li>
<li>WooCommerce review*</li>
</ul>
(*) Pro license required
<h3>We offer also a Pro version!</h3>
<h3>Pro Version Features 🌟</h3>
⭐ Advanced IP verification (10,000 checks/month) 
⭐ Custom spam dashboard for multiple sites, manage your spam settings from one place 
⭐ Country-based filtering, allow you to block spam by country, or allow only specific country 
⭐ Language-based filtering, allow you to block spam by language, or allow only specific language 
⭐ Settings Import/Export 
⭐ Premium support
<h3>Important Note</h3>
Be cautious when selecting words to blacklist as each website has different needs. For example, if you’re a digital marketing agency and blacklist the word “SEO,” you may lose some valid leads. 
The plugin is provided “as is” and the user assumes full responsibility for configuring and using it appropriately for their specific needs.
The plugin is GDPR compliant.
<h3>Support & Community</h3>
<ul>
<li>🚀 <a href="https://wpmaspik.com/documentation/getting-started/?readme-file" rel="nofollow ugc">Get Started guide</a></li>
<li>📚 <a href="https://wpmaspik.com/documentation/?readme-file" rel="nofollow ugc">Documentation</a></li>
<li>💬 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/maspik" rel="nofollow ugc">Community Forum</a></li>
<li>🐛 <a href="https://wpmaspik.com/#support?readme-file" rel="nofollow ugc">Report Issues</a></li>
<li>💡 <a href="https://wpmaspik.com/#support?readme-file" rel="nofollow ugc">Feature Requests</a></li>
<li>💰 <a href="https://wpmaspik.com/get-maspik-pro-for-free-share-your-expertise/?readme-file" rel="nofollow ugc">Recive Pro for free</a></li>
<li>💖 <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/contact-forms-anti-spam/reviews/#new-post" rel="ugc">Support us with 5 stars review</a></li>
<li>💎 <a href="https://paypal.me/yonifre" rel="nofollow ugc">Donate to support our work</a></li>
<li>✨ <a href="https://wpmaspik.com/?readme-file" rel="nofollow ugc">WP Maspik</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>🛡️ Spam Block Guarantee – for all users!</h3>
We stand behind our protection! If spam is getting through your forms, Our team is here to help and guide you to block the spam.
<h3>Getting Help is Easy:</h3>
<ol>
<li>Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/maspik" rel="nofollow ugc">Community Forum</a></li>
<li>Create a new post with:
<ul>
<li>Your website URL and form page URL (optional)</li>
<li>Description of the spam you’re receiving, attach the spam submission screenshot or text</li>
<li>Your Maspik version</li>
<li>Screenshot or export of your current spam settings</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
Our team will guide you to block the spam effectively!
<h3>Getting Started 🚀</h3>
<ol>
<li>
Installation
<ul>
<li>Search for “Maspik” in WordPress plugins</li>
<li>Click Install & Activate </li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Basic Setup
<ul>
<li>Go to Maspik Settings</li>
<li>Enable desired protections</li>
<li>Save changes</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Advanced Configuration (Optional)
<ul>
<li>Add custom spam phrases</li>
<li>Toggle relevant settings for each field type</li>
<li>Set up phone validation</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Playground
<ul>
<li>Test your settings with the playground form and in the live form</li>
<li>Check the spam log to see if spam is being blocked</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>

Maspik – Ultimate Spam Protection


Easily the best solution for fighting spam. Their support is top notch as well.


Excellent solution

🛡️ No more fake leads, and unwanted spam - Every email will be real and valuable (For all Contact-forms/Comments and Registration forms).

reCaptcha Protected Downloads vs Maspik – Ultimate Spam Protection