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Maintained • Last updated 93 days ago
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Description
Pow Captcha is a WordPress plugin that adds Proof of Work (PoW) captcha verification to your forms. This provides an effective way to prevent spam and bot submissions without requiring users to solve visual puzzles or complete complex challenges.
The plugin integrates seamlessly with popular form plugins including:
- Contact Form 7
- Gravity Forms
- And more coming soon
Features:
- Lightweight and fast
- No visual puzzles for users
- Effective spam protection
- Easy integration with existing forms
- Customizable difficulty levels
- Developer-friendly with hooks and filters
WP-CLI commands
Configure the plugin
wp pow-captcha set_api_key “your-secret-api-key”
wp pow-captcha set_api_url “https://your-captcha-service.com”
wp pow-captcha set_enable_on_login_form true
Check configuration
wp pow-captcha status
Clear cache when needed
wp pow-captcha clear_cache
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/pow-captchadirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Use the Settings->Pow Captcha screen to configure the plugin.
- The plugin will automatically integrate with supported form plugins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pow Captcha uses a Proof of Work algorithm that requires browsers to perform a computational task before submitting forms. This is transparent to users but effectively blocks automated bot submissions.
Currently, the plugin supports Contact Form 7 and Gravity Forms. More integrations are planned for future releases.