Plugin Updated Nov 15, 2024

GeoDirectory Re-Captcha

by GeoDirectory wpgeodirectory.com v2.3.5 Unlimited sites

GeoDirectory ReCaptcha is a WordPress plugin by AyeCode Ltd that adds Google reCAPTCHA checks to your directory site. It works as an add-on for GeoDirectory and helps stop bots from submitting fake listings, reviews, claims, comments and user accounts.

Version: 2.3.5
Released: Nov 14, 2024
Developer: GeoDirectory
Type: WordPress plugin
Requires: GeoDirectory
Licence: GPL
Included in: Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
Topics: Directory and Listing Plugins

What’s new in GeoDirectory Re-Captcha 2.3.5

Version 2.3.5 · Nov 14, 2024 Latest

ImprovedWordPress 6.7 compatibility changes.

What it does

Directory sites invite visitors to add content, which makes them an easy target for bots. Automated scripts can flood a site with spam listings, fake reviews, bogus claim requests and junk user accounts, and cleaning that up takes time. This add-on places Google reCAPTCHA on the forms where that abuse happens, so the verification step runs before a submission is accepted. Because the check is handled on Google's servers, the plugin itself stays light and does not add heavy processing to your site.

Setup is short: you enter your Google site key and secret key, then choose where the check appears. Beyond the GeoDirectory add listing, review and claim listing forms, you can protect the standard WordPress login, registration and comment forms too. You can pick the visible checkbox, the invisible badge or the score-based check that runs in the background, adjust the title text and color theme, and skip the check for logged-in users or specific user roles.

Best for

Directory websites built with GeoDirectory
Sites receiving spam listings, fake reviews or bogus signups
Agencies managing community-driven directory sites for clients

Features

Directory form protection

Adds reCAPTCHA to the GeoDirectory add listing, reviews and claim listing forms so automated bots cannot fill your directory with spam entries.

WordPress form protection

Turn on reCAPTCHA for the WordPress login, registration and comment forms to block spam at more entry points across your site.

Choice of reCAPTCHA types

Pick the "I'm not a robot" checkbox, the invisible badge or the background score-based check, depending on how much interaction you want visitors to see.

Simple key setup

Enter your Google site key and secret key and the plugin is ready, with very little extra configuration needed before your forms are protected.

Adjustable appearance

Change the title text and color theme of the reCAPTCHA widget so it fits in with the look of your site and its forms.

Role-based display rules

Disable the check for logged-in users or apply it only to certain user roles, so trusted members are not asked to verify again.

Verification on Google's servers

The human check is processed by Google rather than on your own server, which keeps the plugin lightweight on your WordPress install.

GeoDirectory Re-Captcha older versions

2.3.4Sep 14, 20241 fix
2.3.3Jan 4, 20241 fix
2.3.2Aug 18, 20231 improvement
2.3.1Jun 26, 2023
2.3Apr 18, 2023

Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.

Questions about GeoDirectory Re-Captcha

Which forms can this plugin protect?

It covers the GeoDirectory add listing, reviews and claim listing forms. It can also protect the standard WordPress login, registration and comment forms, so you can block bots across both your directory content and your user accounts.

Do my visitors have to click a checkbox every time?

Not necessarily. You can choose the visible "I'm not a robot" checkbox, an invisible badge, or a score-based check that runs in the background. The invisible and background options ask very little of real visitors in most cases.

Can I skip the check for members who are already logged in?

Yes. You can disable the reCAPTCHA for logged-in users entirely, or apply it selectively based on user roles. That way trusted members and staff can submit forms without repeating the verification.

Does it need GeoDirectory to work?

Yes. It is built as an add-on for GeoDirectory, and its directory form protection depends on that plugin. You will also need a Google reCAPTCHA site key and secret key to connect it.

Is GeoDirectory Re-Captcha free?

The code of GeoDirectory Re-Captcha is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.

Which version of GeoDirectory Re-Captcha is this?

Version 2.3.5, released Nov 14, 2024. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.

How do I update GeoDirectory Re-Captcha?

Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of GeoDirectory Re-Captcha automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.

What does GeoDirectory Re-Captcha need?

GeoDirectory Re-Captcha needs GeoDirectory installed and active.