WEB-ART Creative Design

<p>Web-Art Login Shield with reCAPTCHA is a focused security plugin that protects WordPress authentication, Elementor Login widgets and Elementor Forms against automated attacks.</p>
<p>It strengthens wp-login.php, Elementor Login and Elementor Forms by integrating Google reCAPTCHA v2 verification and optional IP-based rate limiting, without replacing or modifying WordPress core authentication logic.</p>
<p>The plugin is intentionally lightweight and transparent:<br />
– no ads<br />
– no telemetry or analytics sent to the author<br />
– no third-party dashboards provided by the plugin<br />
– no all-in-one security suite overhead</p>
<p>All login protection modules (reCAPTCHA, Login Protect, Advanced login URL) are opt-in and disabled by default.</p>
<p>Additionally, the plugin can apply a small XML-RPC hardening rule-set (disables a few high-risk XML-RPC methods) to reduce common abuse vectors. This does not disable XML-RPC completely. XML-RPC hardening is applied only when Login Protect is enabled and “Protect XML-RPC logins” is enabled.</p>
<p>Each module (reCAPTCHA, Login Protect, Advanced login URL) can be enabled independently. Elementor reCAPTCHA options require reCAPTCHA to be configured and verified.</p>
<h3>Key Features</h3>
<h4>reCAPTCHA v2 integration</h4>
<ul>
<li>reCAPTCHA v2 checkbox for wp-login.php (when enabled and IP is not allowlisted)</li>
<li>server-side token verification for WordPress login and Elementor Forms validation</li>
<li>reCAPTCHA must be verified before enabling protection</li>
</ul>
<h4>Elementor reCAPTCHA options</h4>
<ul>
<li>automatic frontend injection for Elementor Login widgets (when enabled)</li>
<li>optional frontend injection for Elementor Forms (Elementor Pro) (when enabled)</li>
<li>Custom Alignment: Ability to set Left, Center, or Right alignment for reCAPTCHA in both Elementor Login and Elementor Forms directly from plugin settings.</li>
<li>Elementor frontend scripts inject reCAPTCHA only when they detect relevant widgets/forms in the DOM (supports dynamically loaded content, popups, AJAX, etc.)</li>
<li>Google reCAPTCHA scripts are not loaded for allowlisted IPs</li>
</ul>
<h4>Whitelist IPs (reCAPTCHA)</h4>
<ul>
<li>reCAPTCHA IP allowlist (allowlisted IPs bypass reCAPTCHA checks on wp-login.php, Elementor Login and Elementor Forms; Login Protect may still apply)</li>
<li>reCAPTCHA allowlist accepts one entry per line (exact IP match only)</li>
<li>optional note format supported: IP | reason (reason is ignored for matching)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Login Protect (IP-based lockouts)</h4>
<ul>
<li>failed login attempt counting per IP address</li>
<li>timed lockouts after a configurable threshold</li>
<li>blocked IP list (lockouts expire automatically after the configured lockout time)</li>
<li>recent security event log (stored locally)</li>
<li>wp-login.php lockout UX: countdown notice and temporary submit blocking during an active lockout</li>
<li>Login Protect is independent of reCAPTCHA (can be enabled and used without reCAPTCHA enabled)</li>
<li>three practical protection modes:
<ul>
<li>MODE 1 – reCAPTCHA only</li>
<li>MODE 2 – reCAPTCHA + Login Protect</li>
<li>MODE 3 – Login Protect only</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4>Trusted IPs (Login Protect)</h4>
<ul>
<li>separate allowlists for reCAPTCHA and Login Protect (exact IP match only)</li>
<li>Login Protect allowlist accepts one entry per line (exact IP match only)</li>
<li>optional note format supported: IP | reason (reason is ignored for matching)</li>
</ul>
<h4>REST API and XML-RPC protection (optional)</h4>
<ul>
<li>optional protection for authentication attempts via XML-RPC and REST API (applies only when the corresponding checkbox is enabled; Login Protect must be enabled)</li>
</ul>
<h4>XML-RPC hardening (optional)</h4>
<ul>
<li>optionally disables a small set of high-risk XML-RPC methods commonly abused by attackers:
<ul>
<li>pingback.ping</li>
<li>pingback.extensions.getPingbacks</li>
<li>system.multicall</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>XML-RPC hardening is applied only when Login Protect is enabled and “Protect XML-RPC logins” is enabled<br />
This reduces abuse without disabling XML-RPC entirely.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Advanced login URL (optional)</h4>
<ul>
<li>single toggle enables Advanced login behavior</li>
<li>custom login endpoint (rewrites requests to the standard WordPress login handler without altering core authentication logic)</li>
<li>when Advanced is enabled, wp-login.php and wp-admin are protected for non-authenticated visitors</li>
<li>protection behavior is configured via two required fields:
<ul>
<li>Custom login URL slug (example: “secure-login-1234”)</li>
<li>Default redirect slug (recommended: “404” to display the active theme’s 404 page)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>both fields are required when Advanced is enabled (saving is blocked if any field is empty)</li>
<li>if fields are empty when enabling Advanced, the plugin auto-generates a secure random login slug and sets the redirect slug to the recommended default</li>
<li>protection applies only to non-authenticated users (logged-in users can still access wp-admin and wp-login.php)</li>
<li>safe fallback handling to avoid logout loops (wp-login.php?action=logout remains accessible)</li>
</ul>
<h4>IP Blocking (Site-wide)</h4>
<ul>
<li>single toggle enables site-wide IP blocking</li>
<li>permanently blocks selected IP addresses from accessing the entire site (returns HTTP 403)</li>
<li>blocklist accepts one entry per line (exact IP match only)</li>
<li>optional note format supported: IP | reason (reason is ignored for matching)</li>
<li>recommended use cases: persistent abuse, scraping, hostile bots, repeated attacks not covered by login-only protection</li>
<li>warning: do not add your own IP address unless you have alternative access (hosting panel / WP-CLI / database access) to remove the entry</li>
</ul>
<h3>Technical Design Principles</h3>
<ul>
<li>
<p>Fail-closed security model (scoped)<br />
If reCAPTCHA verification cannot be completed and reCAPTCHA protection is enabled for the given login or form, the request is rejected to reduce the risk of automated bypass.<br />
Administrators can always regain access by disabling the feature in plugin settings or by deactivating the plugin via hosting or FTP.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Non-intrusive defaults<br />
Login protection modules remain disabled until explicitly enabled by an administrator.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Conflict awareness<br />
If another plugin injects reCAPTCHA into login or form flows, it should be disabled to avoid duplicate widgets or verification conflicts.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Emergency config kill-switches (wp-config.php)<br />
For recovery scenarios (e.g. accidental lockouts), selected modules can be force-disabled via wp-config.php constants. This does not bypass security rules; it disables the module logic before it runs. Remove the constant to restore normal behavior.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>External Services</h3>
<p>This plugin integrates with Google reCAPTCHA v2, an external service provided by Google LLC.</p>
<p>reCAPTCHA features are disabled by default. The plugin does not load reCAPTCHA scripts or send verification requests unless an administrator enables reCAPTCHA protection and/or uses the “Verify reCAPTCHA” test in the plugin settings.</p>
<p>Google’s reCAPTCHA JavaScript (https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api.js) may be loaded on:<br />
– wp-login.php (when reCAPTCHA is enabled and the visitor IP is not allowlisted)<br />
– the frontend (when Elementor Login protection is enabled and a non-allowlisted visitor loads the page; injection occurs only if Elementor Login widgets are detected in the DOM)<br />
– the frontend (when Elementor Forms protection is enabled and a non-allowlisted visitor loads the page; injection occurs only for Elementor Forms)<br />
– the plugin settings page only when an administrator runs the “Verify reCAPTCHA” test (if provided in the UI)</p>
<p>When a visitor (or admin during verification) completes the reCAPTCHA challenge:<br />
– a verification token (g-recaptcha-response) is generated in the browser<br />
– during server-side verification on your website, the token and the configured Secret Key are sent to:<br />
  https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api/siteverify<br />
– the visitor’s IP address is sent to Google as the remoteip parameter when it is available on the server</p>
<p>The plugin sends the g-recaptcha-response token to Google only when the protected form is submitted (login attempt / form submission) or when an administrator runs the “Verify reCAPTCHA” test.<br />
The plugin does not send usernames, passwords, email addresses, or any form field contents to Google – only the reCAPTCHA token, the configured Secret Key, and the visitor IP address (remoteip) when available.</p>
<p>The plugin does not store or process any data returned by Google beyond the verification result, and it does not send any telemetry, analytics, or usage data to the plugin author.</p>
<p>Note: Google reCAPTCHA may set cookies and collect additional device and usage data in the visitor’s browser, as described in Google’s privacy policy and terms. Site owners are responsible for disclosing this in their site privacy policy and obtaining consent where required by applicable law.</p>
<p>Google privacy policies apply:<br />
– https://policies.google.com/privacy<br />
– https://policies.google.com/terms</p>
<h3>Privacy</h3>
<p>This plugin does not send telemetry, analytics or usage data to the plugin author or any third party.</p>
<p>Local data stored by the plugin (for security purposes only):<br />
– IP addresses related to login attempts / lockouts (Login Protect)<br />
– timestamps of failed attempts and lockouts<br />
– last username associated with a locked IP (Login Protect)<br />
– recent security event log entries (the plugin stores up to the last 30 events; entries rotate automatically)<br />
– last reCAPTCHA configuration or HTTP error (for admin diagnostics)<br />
– permanent site-wide IP blocklist entries (optional notes stored; notes are not used for matching)</p>
<p>Data retention:<br />
– security event log keeps only the most recent entries (up to 30; automatic rotation)<br />
– Login Protect state is stored locally and is automatically pruned (e.g. stale non-locked entries are removed over time and the list is capped)<br />
– permanent site-wide IP blocklist entries are retained until removed by an administrator<br />
– plugin data can be removed during uninstall if the uninstall cleanup option is enabled</p>
<p>All data is stored locally in the WordPress database and is used solely to enforce security rules and display administrative information.</p>
<h3>Legal</h3>
<p>reCAPTCHA is a trademark of Google LLC.<br />
Elementor is a trademark of Elementor Ltd.<br />
This plugin is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google LLC or Elementor Ltd.</p>


Web-Art Login Shield with reCAPTCHA

Protect WordPress logins and Elementor Login/Forms using Google reCAPTCHA v2 and optional IP-based lockouts.

Yevhen Leonidov

Aleksander Kinakh

Andrii Lukashevych

<h4>WordPress Security Plugin & Firewall (WAF)</h4>
<p><strong>Every day, automated bots and hackers bombard websites with attacks.</strong> Mass botnets, fake search engine crawlers, brute-force login attempts, and spam bots can overwhelm your WordPress site – stealing data, overloading your server, and defacing content. It’s a 24/7 threat to your business. If you’re looking for <strong>WordPress site protection</strong>, you need a proactive defense that stops these attacks before they reach your website.</p>
<p><strong>BotBlocker Security is the all-in-one solution to keep your site safe from automated threats.</strong> This powerful <strong>WordPress security plugin and Web Application Firewall (WAF)</strong> acts as a dedicated <strong>anti-bot</strong> firewall, blocking malicious traffic at the front gate without slowing down your site.</p>
<p>BotBlocker’s setup and onboarding experience allows anyone to secure their <strong>WordPress site</strong> in under 1 minute, regardless of technical expertise. You can rest assured knowing you have enabled the right <strong>site protection</strong> settings to protect your website.</p>
<h4>🔥 WordPress Firewall (WAF)</h4>
<p>BotBlocker Security includes an endpoint <strong>firewall/WAF</strong> that identifies and blocks malicious traffic before it reaches WordPress. Built and maintained by a team focused 100% on WordPress security, our Web Application Firewall protects your site while reducing server load.</p>
<p><strong>BotBlocker intercepts bad traffic at the earliest stage</strong> – even before WordPress or your theme loads. By running as a must-use plugin (MU-plugin) on early init, it blocks threats before WordPress initializes, drastically reducing server load during attacks.</p>
<p><strong>Key Firewall Features:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Real-time firewall rule updates via the BotBlocker Threat Defense Feed</li>
<li>Real-time IP Blocklist blocks all requests from the most malicious IPs</li>
<li>Early-init protection – blocks threats before WordPress loads</li>
<li>Cloud-based threat intelligence – cross-checks every visitor against global threat databases</li>
<li>No visitor data collected – only technical request parameters analyzed (GDPR/CCPA-compliant)</li>
<li>Brute force protection with login attempt limits and multi-layer verification</li>
</ul>
<h4>📡 WordPress Security Scanner & Site Protection</h4>
<p>Every attempt to access your site is thoroughly analyzed and filtered. BotBlocker provides comprehensive <strong>site protection</strong> across all entry points:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>XML-RPC and API Protection</strong> – all endpoints blocked by default. Create access rules for trusted services and add allowed URLs for payment plugins</li>
<li><strong>Spam Prevention</strong> – spammers cannot connect to your site. Automatically block IP addresses that exceed spam comment thresholds</li>
<li><strong>File Access Protection</strong> – theme and plugin files securely protected from unauthorized access</li>
<li><strong>Deep Analysis</strong> – User-Agent, Accept-Language, GeoIP, PTR, DNSBL, cookies, browser fingerprint, AdBlock, Incognito detection</li>
<li><strong>Network & Protocol Control</strong> – block obsolete HTTP/1.0 clients and disable IPv6 if not used. Cloudflare-aware protection blocks origin bypass attempts</li>
</ul>
<h4>🔒 Login Security & 2FA</h4>
<p>All login attempts pass through multi-layer filtering and CAPTCHA verification:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Two-Factor Authentication Support</strong> – 2FA enhanced login security for admin area. Backup codes for recovery access. Universal 2FA app support – works with Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.</li>
<li><strong>Multi-layer CAPTCHA Protection</strong> – color buttons, animal images, floating shapes, floating math, Google reCAPTCHA v2/v3, and more. Any internal CAPTCHA can be combined with reCAPTCHA v3 for dual-layer protection</li>
<li><strong>Brute Force Protection</strong> – configurable login attempt limits. Failed attempts trigger temporary bans, with escalating penalties for repeated failures</li>
<li><strong>Advanced Anti-bot Challenges</strong> – proprietary CAPTCHA designed to be nearly impossible to bypass, even by AI-based anti-CAPTCHA services</li>
<li><strong>Intelligent Ban System</strong> – failed CAPTCHA results in configurable ban periods. Repeated failures trigger 24-hour bans</li>
<li><strong>Admin Access Simplification</strong> – special mechanism to ease site administrator login while maintaining security</li>
<li><strong>XML-RPC Control</strong> – options including complete disabling</li>
</ul>
<h4>🛠️ Security Tools</h4>
<p>Comprehensive tools to block attackers and monitor your site in real-time:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Advanced Blocking Rules</strong> – block by IP or build rules based on IP Range, Hostname, User Agent, Referrer, PTR record, ASN, country, city, and more</li>
<li><strong>IP-PTR-Host Mismatch Detection</strong> – automatically detect and block fake crawlers (e.g., fake Googlebots)</li>
<li><strong>Blacklist & Whitelist Management</strong> – instantly allow or block any IP, ASN, range, or User-Agent</li>
<li><strong>Live Traffic Monitoring</strong> – see all traffic in real-time: robots, humans, 404 errors, logins/logouts, file requests, and content consumption</li>
<li><strong>Server IP Identification</strong> – prevent lockouts by automatically identifying and protecting server IPs</li>
<li><strong>Visual Dashboard</strong> – intuitive charts and stats showing blocked attacks, world map of threat origins, top offending IPs/countries</li>
<li><strong>Detailed Security Log</strong> – every event logged with IP address, user agent, country, and blocking reason</li>
<li><strong>Hide Login URL</strong> <em>(Premium Addon)</em></li>
</ul>
<h4>⚡ Performance & Integration</h4>
<p>BotBlocker’s robust defense won’t slow your site down – in fact, it often improves performance under attack:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Lightweight & Fast</strong> – negligible overhead in normal conditions. Reduces database and server load during attacks</li>
<li><strong>Built-in Caching</strong> – Redis and Memcached support for high-traffic environments</li>
<li><strong>Cache Plugin Compatibility</strong> – automatic <code>DONOTCACHEPAGE</code> + <code>Cache-Control: no-store</code> on verification pages. Works with WP Super Cache (PHP mode), W3 Total Cache, WP Rocket, LiteSpeed Cache, Hummingbird, and more. Server-level caches (Nginx FastCGI, Varnish, Cloudflare) may need a cookie-based bypass rule – see <code>docs/CACHE-COMPATIBILITY.md</code></li>
<li><strong>DDoS Protection Compatibility</strong> – automatic detection of JS-challenges from DDoS-Guard, Stormwall, and similar services. See <code>docs/DDOS-COMPATIBILITY.md</code> for advanced configuration</li>
<li><strong>Seamless Compatibility</strong> – works with Cloudflare, CDN services, caching plugins, and optimizers</li>
<li><strong>Full IPv6 Support</strong> – all security functions work with both IPv4 and IPv6</li>
<li><strong>Server Optimization</strong> <em>(Premium Addon)</em> – additional performance enhancements for high-traffic sites</li>
</ul>
<h4>👤 Easy Setup & User-Friendly Interface</h4>
<p>You don’t have to be a security expert to use BotBlocker:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Quick Installation Wizard</strong> – step-by-step setup guide for configuration in under 1 minute</li>
<li><strong>Intuitive Admin Panel</strong> – organized settings with clear descriptions and tooltips</li>
<li><strong>Multilingual</strong> – translated into English, Spanish, German, French, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian, and more</li>
<li><strong>No Conflicts</strong> – built following WordPress best practices, tested with recent WP versions</li>
<li><strong>Adjustable Logging</strong> – configurable retention periods with time zone awareness and daylight saving support</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Security first – BotBlocker’s on guard!</strong></p>
<h4>🔥 PRO Version</h4>
<p>Upgrade to PRO for enhanced protection and performance features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Real-time cloud threat intelligence checks against global databases</li>
<li>Zero-day threat detection – behavioral analysis and heuristic rules catch unknown attack patterns before signatures are available</li>
<li>Hide login URL and protect against targeted attacks</li>
<li>Security Headers – automatic HSTS, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, Referrer-Policy, Permissions-Policy, and Content-Security-Policy (CSP) configuration</li>
<li>Early-init (Before WordPress loads) filtering for maximum performance and security</li>
<li>WordPress Acceleration – frontend optimization</li>
<li>Speed optimization features for high-traffic sites</li>
<li>Server optimization features for high-traffic sites</li>
<li>Priority support and updates</li>
<li>Access to premium add-ons</li>
</ul>
<h3>Features</h3>
<h4>Detection & Analysis</h4>
<p>BotBlocker employs advanced multi-layer detection to identify and block threats:</p>
<p><strong>Detection Mechanisms:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Local and cloud signature databases with real-time updates</li>
<li>IP reputation and blacklist checks with global threat intelligence</li>
<li>DNS-based and PTR lookups to detect fake crawlers</li>
<li>Heuristic and behavioral analysis for suspicious patterns</li>
<li>Browser fingerprint and feature mismatch detection</li>
<li>Header and protocol validation</li>
<li>JavaScript challenge and capability verification</li>
<li>Multi-layered CAPTCHA verification</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Comprehensive Request Analysis:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Network & IP:</strong> Full IPv4/IPv6 support, blacklist/whitelist, country/GeoIP, ASN, hosting/VPN detection, TOR detection, PTR/DNSBL checks</li>
<li><strong>Browser & Client:</strong> User-Agent validation, browser/OS/device detection, fingerprint analysis, headless browser detection, JavaScript/cookie support</li>
<li><strong>Headers & Protocol:</strong> Accept-Language, Referer validation, HTTP version control, Cloudflare/proxy detection</li>
<li><strong>Advanced Fingerprinting:</strong> Font rendering, WebGL, media devices, touch events, battery API, permissions, timing analysis, plugin verification</li>
</ul>
<h4>CAPTCHA Modes</h4>
<p>Choose from various CAPTCHA types to protect your site:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Single Button</strong> – one-click verification for quick validation</li>
<li><strong>Google reCAPTCHA v2</strong> – standard image/checkbox challenge</li>
<li><strong>Google reCAPTCHA v3</strong> – invisible background scoring</li>
<li><strong>BotBlocker Color CAPTCHA</strong> – select colored buttons challenge</li>
<li><strong>BotBlocker Digits CAPTCHA</strong> – floating math challenge</li>
<li><strong>BotBlocker Images CAPTCHA</strong> – animal image selection</li>
<li><strong>BotBlocker Shapes CAPTCHA</strong> – floating shapes challenge</li>
<li><strong>BotBlocker Hold Button</strong> – press and hold to verify, no images or math required</li>
<li><strong>Silent Auto-Verify</strong> – no CAPTCHA shown. Real users pass automatically via JS fingerprint checks; bots see “Access denied”</li>
<li><strong>Hybrid Mode</strong> – combine any CAPTCHA with reCAPTCHA v3 for dual-layer protection</li>
</ul>
<h4>Additional Capabilities</h4>
<ul>
<li>Early-init & MU plugin support</li>
<li>Real-time cloud threat checks</li>
<li>Dynamic and graphical anti-bot challenges</li>
<li>Automatic logging with adjustable retention</li>
<li>Session tracking and verification</li>
<li>No visitor data collected – GDPR/CCPA-compliant (see FAQ for admin notification details)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy</h3>
<p>BotBlocker Security does <strong>not</strong> collect or process personal data of your visitors. All cloud analysis is performed on technical parameters only (IP, headers, User-Agent). No personally identifiable information is collected, stored, or transmitted to any external service.</p>
<h3>Support and Documentation</h3>
<ul>
<li>Product site: <a href="https://botblocker.top/products/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://botblocker.top/products/</a></li>
<li>Documentation: <a href="https://botblocker.top/docs/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://botblocker.top/docs/</a></li>
<li>Contact/support: <a href="https://botblocker.top/contacts/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://botblocker.top/contacts/</a></li>
<li>Community: <a href="https://botblocker.top/community/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://botblocker.top/community/</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>License</h3>
<p>This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. See LICENSE.txt for details.</p>
<h3>Credits & Authors</h3>
<p>BotBlocker Security is developed and maintained by GLOBUS.studio.</p>
<ul>
<li>Concept, architecture & code – Yevhen Leonidov: <a href="https://leonidov.dev/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://leonidov.dev/</a></li>
<li>Code, code review – Andrii Lukashevych</li>
<li>Code, translations – Aleksandr Kinakh</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>BotBlocker Security – The first line of defense for your WordPress site.</strong></p>


BotBlocker Security – Firewall & Bot Protection

Protect your WordPress site: firewall, bot & brute-force protection, anti-spam, multi-layer CAPTCHA, optional cloud threat intel.

Web-Art Login Shield with reCAPTCHA vs BotBlocker Security – Firewall & Bot Protection