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Friendly Captcha for WordPress

Friendly Captcha for WordPress

Friendly Captcha is a privacy-first anti-bot solution that protects WordPress website forms from spam and abuse.

4.1

Rating summary

17

Reviews

8K

Active installations

Friendly Captcha for WordPress
Friendly Captcha for WordPress

Overview

Compatibility

Installation instructions

Customer support & learning resources

Changelog

Main benefits

Privacy-first anti-bot solution

No annoying captcha images

No personal information stored

No cookies used

Accessible to everyone

About this plugin

Categories: Security
Version: 1.15.1
Last updated: 15-07-2024
WordPress version: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.5.5
PHP version required: 7.3
Languages: Deutsch (Sie), Deutsch [+3]
Learning resources: View resources

Overview

Friendly Captcha is a privacy-first anti-bot solution designed to protect WordPress website forms from spam and abuse without relying on annoying CAPTCHA images. Unlike traditional CAPTCHAs such as reCAPTCHA, Friendly Captcha employs a proof-of-work mechanism in which the user's device solves a unique crypto puzzle in the background as they fill out a form. This approach ensures that most puzzles are solved by the time users submit their forms, offering robust spam protection without disrupting their experience. Notably, Friendly Captcha prioritizes user privacy by not storing personal information, not using cookies, and ensuring accessibility without discriminatory tasks. It integrates seamlessly with a wide array of WordPress forms and plugins, making it a versatile and user-friendly anti-spam solution for website administrators committed to privacy and usability.

Privacy-First Anti-Bot Solution

  • Does not store personal data from end users.
  • Does not use cookies, protecting users from being tracked.
  • Decentralized data processing ensures data is handled close to the end user.

User-Friendly Experience

  • No annoying captcha images for users to solve.
  • Proof-of-work based solution where the user's device does the work.
  • Solves the crypto puzzle in the background while the user fills out the form.

Accessibility

  • Works without labeling tasks, making it accessible to everyone.
  • No discrimination against users who may find traditional CAPTCHAs difficult.

Wide Integration Support

  • Supports a variety of WordPress forms and plugins.
  • Easy to request support for additional plugins.
  • Simplifies the use of Friendly Captcha across different form types.

Features list

Feature

Free version

Premium version

Unlimited protected domains

Protect an unlimited number of domains.

Unlimited requests / month

Handle an unlimited number of requests each month.

Professional analytics features

Access advanced analytics tools for detailed insights.

Reporting capabilities

Generate comprehensive reports on various metrics.

App-specific difficulty controls

Customize difficulty settings for individual applications.

Software engineer support

Receive support from professional software engineers.

Assistance with your procurement and evaluation processes

Get help with procurement and evaluation tasks.

All the benefits of Advanced

Includes all features available in the Advanced plan.

Up to 50 protected domains

Protect up to 50 domains under this plan.

Up to 50,000 requests / month

Handle up to 50,000 requests per month.

Automatic risk detection and smart difficulty scaling

Automatically detect risks and adjust difficulty levels accordingly.

Dedicated data centers (e.g. EU only)

Access dedicated data centers, including options for EU-only locations.

99.9% guaranteed uptime

Enjoy a 99.9% uptime guarantee for reliable service.

User management

Manage users efficiently with built-in user management features.

Online support

Receive online support for any issues or questions.

All the benefits of Growth

Includes all features available in the Growth plan.

Pricing

Enterprise

$0 / custom

Plan includes

Unlimited protected domains
Unlimited requests / month
Professional analytics features
Reporting capabilities
App-specific difficulty controls
Software engineer support
Assistance with your procurement and evaluation processes
All the benefits of Advanced
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Advanced

$200 / monthly

Plan includes

Up to 50 protected domains
Up to 50,000 requests / month
Automatic risk detection and smart difficulty scaling
Dedicated data centers (e.g. EU only)
99.9% guaranteed uptime
User management
Online support
All the benefits of Growth
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Rating and reviews

4.1

Rating summary

17

Reviews

8K

Active installations

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luftsocke

luftsocke

24 Jun, 2024

Funktioniert nicht trotz vorhandenem Key und API Schlüssel.
anne2dev

anne2dev

08 Aug, 2023

Installation took a little while, but it was worth it: The captcha protection system works great and is fully privacy compliant. Thanks to the team! We are very satisfied!
maxobom

maxobom

22 Jul, 2023

Use less plugin I activated it on my site clicktowrite .com and its not working it’s always shoing error and user can register without confirming it. This topic was modified 1 year ago by maxobom.
thedoctorcoernel

thedoctorcoernel

28 Nov, 2022

On first sight this CAPTCHA solution is what many people are looking for: Easy to implement and fully GDPR-compliant. With the “Personal” plan there is a free plan available however I got an email from the friendly captcha team to upgrade my account. The smallest pricing option is 9 € a month. Sorry guys… for providing a simple piece of software 1.080 € over 10 years is ridiculous and I am out.
drfranzkauer

drfranzkauer

04 Nov, 2022

I am thrilled! I’ve been looking for a European alternative to ReCaptcha for a long time and Friendly Captcha is simple, accessible and GDPR compliant. After installing the plugin I created an account at Friendly Captcha, created a sitekey and API key there and inserted it into the plugin. Then I selected my used form plugin via checkbox and it worked on the first try. Thanks! This topic was modified 1 year, 8 months ago by drfranzkauer.

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