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Gravity Forms reCAPTCHA
This add-on by Gravity Forms connects your forms to Google reCAPTCHA so bots and spam entries get filtered out. It runs quietly in the background and scores each submission, which means real visitors fill out your forms without solving puzzles or clicking image grids.
- Version
- 2.2.2
- Released
- May 7, 2026
- Developer
- Gravity Forms
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 on its own
What’s new in Gravity Forms reCAPTCHA 2.2.2
Version 2.2.2 · May 7, 2026
Latest
- FixedUpdated the entry spam note to include the reCAPTCHA score and the threshold at the time entry was marked as spam.
- FixedFixed a fatal error that can occur when v3 classic is the selected connection type and the key settings are being validated.
What it does
Spam submissions clutter your entries, bury real leads and make your form data harder to trust. Older CAPTCHA methods fight this by asking visitors to prove they are human, which adds friction for everyone. Gravity Forms reCAPTCHA takes a different route. It uses Google's score-based reCAPTCHA, which watches how people interact with your site and assigns each submission a score that suggests whether it came from a person or a bot. Genuine visitors simply fill out the form and submit it as usual.
You decide how strict the check should be by setting a score threshold. Entries that fall below it are automatically sent to spam, and the spam note on each entry records the reCAPTCHA score and the threshold in place when it was flagged, so you can see why it was caught and adjust if needed. You can protect one form or every form on your site, from contact and registration forms to surveys and lead capture forms. It suits businesses, nonprofits and any site that collects input through Gravity Forms.
Best for
- Sites collecting leads or inquiries through Gravity Forms
- Businesses and nonprofits tired of spam form entries
- Agencies managing several Gravity Forms sites for clients
Features
Background spam checks
Verification happens behind the scenes, so visitors never face a challenge or puzzle before they can submit a form on your site.
Score for every submission
Google's reCAPTCHA analyzes interactions on your site and assigns each entry a score that helps separate real users from likely bots.
Adjustable score threshold
Set the score threshold yourself to control how sensitive spam detection is and which entries get flagged as spam.
Automatic spam filtering
Entries that score below your threshold are moved to spam automatically, keeping your main entry list cleaner without manual sorting.
Detailed spam notes
Each entry marked as spam gets a note showing its reCAPTCHA score and the threshold that applied when it was flagged.
Protect any form
Apply protection to a single form or to all of them, including contact, registration, survey and lead generation forms.
Built on Google reCAPTCHA
The add-on connects to Google's widely used reCAPTCHA service, so the bot detection comes from an established security system.
Gravity Forms reCAPTCHA older versions
- 2.2.1.2May 4
- 2.2.1.1May 1
- 2.2.1Apr 291 security fix
- 2.1.0Nov 14, 20251 new, 3 improvements, 2 fixes
- 2.0.3Nov 1, 2025
- 2.0.2Oct 13, 2025
- 2.0.0Aug 21, 20251 new, 9 fixes
- 1.9.6Aug 13, 2025
- 1.9.4Aug 8, 2025
- 1.9.2Jul 27, 2025
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
26 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about Gravity Forms reCAPTCHA
Will my visitors have to solve a CAPTCHA puzzle?
No. The reCAPTCHA check runs in the background and scores each submission based on how the visitor interacts with your site. Real users fill out and submit the form normally, without image grids or checkboxes getting in the way.
Can I control how strict the spam detection is?
Yes. You set a score threshold that decides which entries are treated as spam. A stricter threshold catches more suspicious entries, while a looser one lets more through. You can adjust it based on the spam notes you see.
What happens to entries flagged as spam?
They are automatically sent to spam instead of sitting with your regular entries. Each one gets a note listing its reCAPTCHA score and the threshold in effect at the time, which helps you review decisions and fine-tune settings.
Do I have to protect every form on my site?
No. You can add reCAPTCHA protection to one form, several forms or all of them. It works for contact, registration, survey and lead generation forms built with Gravity Forms.
Is Gravity Forms reCAPTCHA free?
The code of Gravity Forms reCAPTCHA 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 Gravity Forms reCAPTCHA is this?
Version 2.2.2, released May 7, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Gravity Forms reCAPTCHA?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Gravity Forms reCAPTCHA automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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