R.Sabbir

SecureGate Captcha Lite is a high-performance security suite built to safeguard your WordPress site from intrusive spam, malicious bots, and brute-force attacks. Leveraging professional-grade tools like Cloudflare Turnstile alongside our unique Math and Character CAPTCHA fallback system, we ensure your site remains impenetrable while maintaining a seamless, privacy-first experience for legitimate users.
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<h4>Why Choose SecureGate Captcha Lite?</h4>
Complete Protection 
Secure all critical WordPress forms including admin login, user registration, password reset, and comment submissions. Each form can be individually enabled or disabled based on your needs.
Privacy-First Approach 
Built with GDPR compliance in mind. Uses Cloudflare Turnstile for privacy-focused bot detection and includes a self-hosted fallback CAPTCHA that requires zero external API connections.
Lightning Fast Performance 
Optimized code that loads only when needed. No bloat, no unnecessary requests, and fully compatible with all major caching plugins to ensure your site remains fast.
Smart Rate Limiting 
Intelligent rate limiting prevents brute-force attacks by tracking failed login attempts and automatically locking out suspicious IP addresses temporarily.
Easy to Configure 
Intuitive admin interface with clear settings for CAPTCHA providers, protected forms, and security rules. Get started in minutes with sensible defaults.
<h4>Core Features</h4>
CAPTCHA Providers
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Cloudflare Turnstile – Modern, privacy-focused CAPTCHA with excellent UX
<ul>
<li>Free forever with generous limits</li>
<li>Invisible verification for most users</li>
<li>No user frustration with image puzzles</li>
<li>Privacy-compliant (no cookies or tracking)</li>
<li>Easy API key setup</li>
</ul>
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Built-in Fallback CAPTCHA – Self-hosted protection that works always
<ul>
<li>Math challenges (simple arithmetic)</li>
<li>Warped text recognition challenges</li>
<li>No external dependencies or API keys</li>
<li>GDPR compliant by design</li>
<li>Perfect for restricted networks</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Protected Forms
<ul>
<li>WordPress Login – Protect admin and frontend login forms from credential stuffing</li>
<li>User Registration – Stop spam bot registrations instantly</li>
<li>Password Reset – Prevent password reset abuse and email flooding</li>
<li>Comment Forms – Block spam comments without moderation queues</li>
</ul>
Security Features
<ul>
<li>Rate Limiting – Configure maximum failed attempts before temporary lockout</li>
<li>Automatic IP Blocking – Temporary bans for suspicious IPs based on behavior</li>
<li>Customizable Thresholds – Set your own limits for attempts and lockout duration</li>
<li>Admin Exemptions – Administrators are automatically exempt to prevent lockouts</li>
<li>IP Allowlisting – Bypass CAPTCHA for trusted IP addresses</li>
</ul>
Privacy & Compliance
<ul>
<li>GDPR Ready – Anonymized IP logging with automatic expiration</li>
<li>Data Minimization – Only essential data is stored as transients</li>
<li>7-Day Auto-Cleanup – All logs automatically deleted after 7 days</li>
<li>No External Tracking – Built-in CAPTCHA requires no third-party services</li>
<li>User Control – Administrators can disable all logging if desired</li>
</ul>
Performance Optimizations
<ul>
<li>Conditional Loading – Scripts load only on protected pages</li>
<li>Zero Impact – No performance degradation on unprotected pages</li>
<li>Cache Friendly – Works seamlessly with WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache, LiteSpeed Cache</li>
<li>Lightweight Assets – Optimized CSS and JavaScript for minimal footprint</li>
<li>Database Efficiency – Uses WordPress transients instead of permanent database rows</li>
</ul>
<h4>Perfect For</h4>
<ul>
<li>Bloggers – Protect comments from spam without moderation</li>
<li>Membership Sites – Secure registration and login processes</li>
<li>Business Websites – Prevent fake registrations and form abuse</li>
<li>Personal Blogs – Simple setup with powerful protection</li>
<li>Portfolio Sites – Keep contact forms and comments spam-free</li>
</ul>
<h4>Technical Specifications</h4>
<ul>
<li>WordPress Version: 5.8 or higher</li>
<li>PHP Version: 7.4 or higher (PHP 8.0+ recommended)</li>
<li>Multisite Compatible: Yes</li>
<li>Translation Ready: Yes (with .pot file included)</li>
<li>Performance Impact: Negligible (loads only on protected forms)</li>
<li>Browser Support: All modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Supported CAPTCHA Providers</h4>
Cloudflare Turnstile 
Turnstile is Cloudflare’s modern, privacy-preserving alternative to traditional CAPTCHAs. It uses sophisticated browser challenges that are invisible to most legitimate users while effectively blocking bots.
Built-in Fallback CAPTCHA 
Our self-hosted CAPTCHA system offers two challenge types: 
– Math Challenges: Simple arithmetic problems (e.g., “What is 7 + 3?”) 
– Text Recognition: Warped text characters requiring human recognition
Both are effective against automated bots while remaining accessible to humans.
<h4>Comparison with Other CAPTCHA Plugins</h4>
Unlike many CAPTCHA plugins that rely solely on external services, SecureGate Captcha Lite provides: 
– Multiple provider support with automatic fallback 
– Self-hosted option for complete independence 
– Advanced rate limiting built-in 
– Modern, user-friendly admin interface 
– Regular updates and active development 
– Clean, well-documented code
<h3>Privacy & Data Collection</h3>
What Data Does This Plugin Collect?
SecureGate Captcha Lite is designed with privacy as a core principle:
Stored Locally (in your WordPress database as transients): 
* Anonymized IP addresses (last octet removed) 
* Timestamp of verification attempts 
* Success/failure status of CAPTCHA verifications 
* Failed attempt counters for rate limiting
NOT Stored: 
* User emails or usernames 
* Personal identifying information 
* Browser fingerprints 
* Tracking cookies (plugin-side) 
* Permanent user profiles
External Service Data: 
When Cloudflare Turnstile is enabled, user browser data is sent to Cloudflare for bot detection. Please review <a href="https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/" rel="nofollow ugc">Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy</a> for details.
When using the Built-in CAPTCHA, NO external services are contacted.
Data Retention: 
All logs are stored as WordPress transients and automatically deleted after 7 days. Administrators can disable logging entirely in settings.
Right to Erasure: 
No personal data is collected that would require manual erasure requests under GDPR.
<h3>Support & Documentation</h3>
Need Help?
<ul>
<li>Documentation: Visit the <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/securegate-captcha-lite/" rel="ugc">plugin page</a> for guides and tutorials</li>
<li>Support Forum: Get help from the community at <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/securegate-captcha-lite/" rel="ugc">WordPress.org Support</a></li>
<li>Bug Reports: Report issues on the support forum</li>
<li>Feature Requests: Share your ideas on the support forum</li>
</ul>
Response Time: 
We monitor the support forum regularly and aim to respond within 24-48 hours for most queries.
<h3>Credits & Acknowledgments</h3>
Developed with ❤️ by R.Sabbir
Special Thanks: 
* Cloudflare team for Turnstile 
* WordPress community for feedback 
* Early adopters and beta testers
Third-Party Services: 
When Cloudflare Turnstile is enabled, this plugin connects to Cloudflare’s servers for CAPTCHA verification. By using Turnstile, you agree to Cloudflare’s <a href="https://www.cloudflare.com/website-terms/" rel="nofollow ugc">Terms of Service</a> and <a href="https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/" rel="nofollow ugc">Privacy Policy</a>.
<h3>About the Developer</h3>
R.Sabbir is a WordPress security specialist focused on creating user-friendly security solutions for WordPress sites. With years of experience in web development and security, the SecureGate Captcha plugin series aims to make enterprise-grade security accessible to everyone.
Other Plugins: 
* Stay tuned for more security-focused WordPress plugins!
<h3>Rate This Plugin</h3>
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SecureGate Captcha Lite

Complete site security with Cloudflare Turnstile, Math & Character CAPTCHA. High-performance protection for Login, Registration, and Comment forms.

Freemius

Emil Simunovic

Authica™ upgrades the default WordPress login into a polished, on-brand experience with practical, layered security. It is built for agencies, developers, and site owners who want professional design control without sacrificing protection.
Creator Program: We invite WordPress creators to publish an honest Authica walkthrough on YouTube (no positive review required). 
Find out more: <a href="https://authica.net/creator-program/" rel="nofollow ugc">authica.net/creator-program</a>
Highlights:
<ul>
<li>
Customizer Login Design 
Brand every key element: logo, background, overlays, layout, and typography (including Google Fonts).
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<li>
Email Verification 
Require users to confirm their email address before they can sign in.
</li>
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Bot Protection 
Supports privacy-focused Cloudflare Turnstile.
</li>
<li>
Hide / Rename wp-login.php 
Reduce automated attacks by moving the login URL away from the default target.
</li>
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Login & Logout Redirects 
Send users to the right page after login/logout (dashboard, custom URL, or role-based flows).
</li>
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IP Restriction 
Allow/deny access to the login screen using IP rules.
</li>
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Brute Force Protection 
Automatically rate-limit and block repeated failed login attempts.
</li>
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Two-Factor Authentication (TOTP) 
Add app-based 2FA for stronger account security.
</li>
<li>
Security Logs & Alerts 
Monitor login activity and suspicious events from a single place.
</li>
<li>
Login Methods 
Social Login, Passkeys section foundation, and Magic Links with per-user passwordless link controls.
</li>
</ul>
Authica Free includes full visual branding tools plus core security features. Upgrade to Authica Pro for advanced controls and premium protections.
Learn more: <a href="https://authica.net" rel="nofollow ugc">https://authica.net</a>
<h3>Contributors</h3>
emilsim (Emil Simunovic)
<h3>Privacy</h3>
This plugin uses an optional opt-in to collect non-sensitive diagnostic data and plugin usage information to help improve the product. The opt-in is presented on first use and can be changed at any time under Authica → Account.
Collected data may include: WordPress/site version, language, plugin/theme list and versions, admin email (for license/updates), and anonymized site URL. No personal content or passwords are collected.
Data is processed by our licensing/telemetry provider and by us for support and update delivery. 
• Provider’s Privacy & Terms: https://freemius.com/privacy/ , https://freemius.com/terms/
If you choose not to opt in, only the information required to deliver updates to your site is stored (license/installation ID, if you activate a license).
<h3>Current Features</h3>
Branding & Design 
– Upload your own logo 
– Customize colors, backgrounds, and overlays 
– Google Fonts 
– Live preview via WordPress Customizer
Security & Protection 
– Cloudflare Turnstile CAPTCHA integration 
– Email verification (Pro) 
– Hide/Rename wp-login.php (Pro) 
– Redirect Rules
User Experience 
– Custom welcome/error messages 
– Login & logout redirects 
– AJAX-powered login form 
– Mobile-first responsive design
<h3>External services</h3>
<h4>Cloudflare Turnstile (human verification)</h4>
This plugin can integrate with Cloudflare Turnstile to protect login, registration, and password-reset forms from automated abuse.
• What is it used for? 
 Turnstile provides a human verification widget to reduce bot signups and credential-stuffing attempts.
• What data is sent and when? 
 – On pages where the widget is shown, the Turnstile JavaScript file is loaded from 
 https://challenges.cloudflare.com/turnstile/v0/api.js. When loaded, Cloudflare 
 may receive standard browser/connection data (e.g., IP address, user agent, referrer) 
 and evaluate device/browser signals to determine risk, per Cloudflare’s documentation. 
 – When a verification token is produced by the widget, your WordPress site makes a 
 server-to-server request to: 
 https://challenges.cloudflare.com/turnstile/v0/siteverify 
 The server-to-server verification includes the user’s response token and your secret key. 
 When a valid client IP is available, the optional remoteip value may also be sent to Cloudflare to improve verification accuracy.
• Where can I learn more? 
 – Cloudflare Turnstile: https://www.cloudflare.com/products/turnstile/ 
 – Turnstile docs: https://developers.cloudflare.com/turnstile/ 
 – Cloudflare Privacy Policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/ 
 – Cloudflare Terms of Service: https://www.cloudflare.com/terms/
• How do I disable it? 
 Turnstile integrations can be disabled at Authica → Turnstile & Edge Security, which stops the 
 widget from loading and the verification endpoint from being called.
<h4>jsDelivr (Chart.js fallback, admin-only)</h4>
For the admin “Captcha Statistics” chart, this plugin prefers a local copy of Chart.js 
(bundled in <code>assets/vendor/chart.js/</code>). If the local file is not present, it falls back to 
loading Chart.js from: 
 https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/chart.js@4.4.3/dist/chart.umd.min.js
• What data is sent? 
 Only the administrator’s browser requests the static script file from the CDN. 
 No user content or personal data is transmitted by this plugin as part of that request.
• How do I avoid the CDN? 
 Keep the local file at <code>assets/vendor/chart.js/chart.umd.min.js</code> so the fallback is not used.
<h4>Email delivery</h4>
This plugin uses WordPress <code>wp_mail()</code> to send email verification messages. Mail delivery 
is handled by your hosting provider or any SMTP/email plugin you configure. If you connect 
a third-party email service (e.g., via an SMTP plugin), that service’s privacy terms apply. 
This plugin does not send verification data to any email vendor on its own.
<h3>Trademark</h3>
Authica™ is a trademark claimed by Emil Simunovic. Registration pending. 
WordPress is a registered trademark of the WordPress Foundation, used under license.

Authica

Authica™ gives your WordPress site a fully branded and secure login experience.

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