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reCAPTCHA
This is an extension plugin by Greg Winiarski for classified ads sites built on WP Adverts. It adds Google reCAPTCHA to your ad submission forms so you can check that each submission comes from a real person and keep bots and automated spam out of your listings.
Install this firstPlease install the WPAdverts Core Plugin from here before installing WPAdverts Add-ons
Go to product- Version
- 1.1.1
- Released
- Jul 15, 2022
- Developer
- WP Adverts
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.19 a year on its own
What’s new in reCAPTCHA 1.1.1
Version 1.1.1 · Jul 15, 2022
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What it does
Classified ads sites accept content from the public, which makes their submission forms an easy target for bots. Automated spam fills the database with junk listings, buries real ads and leaves the site owner cleaning up by hand. This extension addresses that problem by placing a Google reCAPTCHA check on the WP Adverts forms where visitors post their ads, so submissions from bots are blocked before they reach your listings.
Setup centers on adding your Google reCAPTCHA API keys, after which the check works with your existing WP Adverts forms. You can choose between reCAPTCHA types, including invisible reCAPTCHA, which verifies visitors with little or no interaction. That lets you pick the balance between friction and protection that suits your audience. It fits any site already running WP Adverts that wants a simple way to keep listing quality up and spend less time removing spam.
Best for
- Classified ads sites running WP Adverts
- Site owners tired of removing spam listings by hand
- Agencies building WP Adverts sites for clients
Features
Google reCAPTCHA on ad forms
Adds Google reCAPTCHA verification to WP Adverts ad submission forms so that bots and automated scripts are stopped before they can post listings.
Built for WP Adverts
Designed to work with WP Adverts forms, giving consistent bot protection across the parts of your classifieds site where visitors submit content.
Simple API key setup
Configuration mainly involves entering your Google reCAPTCHA API keys, so site owners without much technical background can get protection running.
Choice of reCAPTCHA types
Supports more than one reCAPTCHA type, including invisible reCAPTCHA, so you can match the level of challenge to the needs of your site.
Low friction for real users
Uses minimal, user-friendly challenges that verify humans without getting in the way of legitimate visitors trying to post an ad.
Cleaner listings and database
Cuts down on spam submissions, which helps keep junk entries out of your database and keeps your classified listings focused on real ads.
Questions about reCAPTCHA
Does this work without WP Adverts?
No. It is an extension made specifically for the WP Adverts plugin and adds reCAPTCHA to WP Adverts ad submission forms. You need a classifieds site built on WP Adverts for it to be useful.
Can I use invisible reCAPTCHA so visitors are not asked to solve puzzles?
Yes. The extension supports multiple reCAPTCHA types, including invisible reCAPTCHA. That option verifies visitors in the background in most cases, which keeps the ad posting process smooth for real users.
What do I need from Google to get it working?
You need Google reCAPTCHA API keys. Setup centers on entering those keys into the extension, after which the reCAPTCHA check is applied to your WP Adverts submission forms.
Will this stop spam listings on my classifieds site?
It is built to block bots and automated spam submissions by checking that each ad comes from a real person. That reduces spammy listings and the cleanup work they create, though no CAPTCHA can stop a determined human spammer.
Is reCAPTCHA free?
The code of 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 reCAPTCHA is this?
Version 1.1.1, released Jul 15, 2022. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update reCAPTCHA?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of reCAPTCHA automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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