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.
Protect Your Store – <a href="https://woocommerce.com/products/securegate-captcha/" rel="nofollow ugc">Upgrade to Pro Now</a>
<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
<ul>
<li>
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>
</li>
<li>
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
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>.

SecureGate Captcha Lite

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

Konceptwise Digital Media Pvt Ltd

Authyo Passwordless Login is a WordPress login security plugin that protects your site with brute-force protection, IP blacklisting, security activity logs, XML-RPC blocking, REST API protection, and a custom login URL. All security features work immediately after activation — no API keys or account registration needed.
Optionally, add Authyo API credentials to enable passwordless OTP login where users log in with a one-time password sent to their email instead of a traditional password.
Security features that work without API keys:
<ul>
<li>Brute-force protection — Limit login attempts per IP and username with progressive lockout durations. Repeat offenders are automatically blacklisted.</li>
<li>IP Manager — Whitelist trusted IPs and blacklist attackers. Includes search, filter, pagination, and per-page selector for large lists.</li>
<li>Security activity logs — Track every login, logout, failed attempt, lockout, and blocked access. Includes request URL tracking, date filters, search, and CSV export.</li>
<li>Disable XML-RPC — Block xmlrpc.php requests at the server level using .htaccess rules. Removes X-Pingback headers and XML-RPC discovery links. Falls back to PHP blocking on Nginx.</li>
<li>REST API Protection — Restrict access to WordPress REST API endpoints for unauthenticated users. Prevents data enumeration and unauthorized access while keeping essential endpoints functional.</li>
<li>Custom login URL — Hide wp-login.php behind a custom URL slug to prevent automated attacks.</li>
<li>Blocked IP logging — Every access attempt from blacklisted or locked-out IPs is logged with IP address, user agent, and request URL.</li>
</ul>
Passwordless login features (requires free Authyo API keys):
<ul>
<li>Email OTP login — Users receive a one-time password via email and log in without a traditional password.</li>
<li>Google Authenticator fallback — Server-side verified 2FA as a backup method after multiple OTP attempts.</li>
<li>Secure login tokens — Cryptographically generated, single-use, browser-bound tokens that expire after 5 minutes.</li>
<li>AJAX-powered login — Smooth login experience with no page reloads.</li>
</ul>
<h3>How It Works</h3>
Security (works immediately after activation):
<ol>
<li>Activate the plugin — brute-force protection and security logs start automatically</li>
<li>Go to Settings > Authyo Passwordless Login > Security tab</li>
<li>Enable XML-RPC Protection, REST API Protection, and Custom Login URL as needed</li>
<li>Visit Authyo Logs to monitor activity and manage IPs</li>
</ol>
Passwordless login (requires API keys):
<ol>
<li>User enters their email on the WordPress login page</li>
<li>A one-time password (OTP) is sent to their email</li>
<li>User enters the OTP code</li>
<li>WordPress logs the user in automatically — no password required</li>
</ol>
<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin connects to Authyo’s external API only for passwordless login and Google Authenticator features. All security features (brute-force protection, IP manager, security logs, XML-RPC protection, REST API protection, custom login URL) work locally without any external service.
OTP Authentication:
<ul>
<li>User email address is sent to Authyo API when requesting an OTP</li>
<li>OTP code and Mask ID are sent to Authyo API for verification</li>
</ul>
Google Authenticator Verification:
<ul>
<li>Verification token is sent to Authyo API for server-side validation</li>
<li>The Authyo 2FA SDK script is loaded from <a href="https://app.authyo.io/js/v1/auth-2fasdk.js" rel="nofollow ugc">https://app.authyo.io/js/v1/auth-2fasdk.js</a></li>
</ul>
Usage Tracking (Opt-In Only):
If the user explicitly opts in, plugin version, WordPress version, and site URL are sent when settings are saved. Deactivation feedback is sent when the plugin is deactivated. No tracking data is sent without user consent.
Authentication Flow:
<ul>
<li>After OTP verification, the plugin generates a secure single-use token using WordPress core functions</li>
<li>Token is browser-bound using a hashed User-Agent signature to prevent session hijacking</li>
<li>Token is stored temporarily in WordPress transients (5-minute expiry) and deleted immediately after use</li>
</ul>
Data Storage:
<ul>
<li>OTP session data stored temporarily in WordPress transients (10-minute expiry)</li>
<li>Login tokens stored temporarily in WordPress transients (5-minute expiry, single-use)</li>
<li>Security logs stored in a custom database table with configurable retention</li>
<li>IP whitelist and blacklist stored in a custom database table</li>
<li>No user data is permanently stored beyond security logs</li>
</ul>
Service URLs:
<ul>
<li>API: <a href="https://app.authyo.io/api/v1/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://app.authyo.io/api/v1/</a></li>
<li>2FA SDK: <a href="https://app.authyo.io/js/v1/auth-2fasdk.js" rel="nofollow ugc">https://app.authyo.io/js/v1/auth-2fasdk.js</a></li>
</ul>
Terms of Service: <a href="https://authyo.io/terms-service" rel="nofollow ugc">https://authyo.io/terms-service</a> 
Privacy Policy: <a href="https://authyo.io/privacy-policy" rel="nofollow ugc">https://authyo.io/privacy-policy</a>

Authyo Passwordless Login

WordPress login security with brute-force protection, IP manager, security logs, XML-RPC protection, REST API protection, and passwordless OTP login.

SecureGate Captcha Lite vs Authyo Passwordless Login