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wpDiscuz - Google reCAPTCHA
wpDiscuz - Google reCAPTCHA by gVectors Team is an addon plugin for the wpDiscuz commenting system. It places Google's No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA checkbox on your comment forms so real visitors can confirm they are human with a single click while bots get blocked.
- Version
- 7.0.8
- Released
- May 15, 2025
- Developer
- wpDiscuz
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.19 a year on its own
What’s new in wpDiscuz - Google reCAPTCHA 7.0.8
Version 7.0.8
Latest
- ImprovedChanged: gVectors API URL
What it does
Open comment sections attract spambots and automated abuse, and cleaning up after them takes time. This addon puts a verification step in front of every wpDiscuz comment submission using Google's No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA. Instead of solving puzzles or squinting at distorted images, visitors tick a checkbox to show they are human. Automated submissions are stopped before they reach your moderation queue, so the comments that do arrive are far more likely to come from real readers.
The addon is built specifically for wpDiscuz and works with its AJAX-based, real-time commenting, so the comment form keeps behaving the way your visitors expect. Configuration happens inside the wpDiscuz settings panel, where you add your Google API keys and choose language and visual style options to fit your site. The checkbox is responsive and displays properly on desktop, tablet and mobile screens. It suits any WordPress site that already runs wpDiscuz and wants fewer junk comments to moderate.
Best for
- Blogs using wpDiscuz that receive frequent comment spam
- Community and news sites with active comment sections
- Agencies managing wpDiscuz sites for clients
Features
One-click human verification
Visitors confirm they are human by ticking a single Google reCAPTCHA checkbox, with no image puzzles or typed codes to slow down commenting.
Spambot and abuse blocking
Automated submissions and malicious bot activity are stopped at the comment form, keeping your discussion threads clean and relevant to your content.
Built for wpDiscuz
Designed as an addon for the wpDiscuz commenting system, it works alongside its real-time, AJAX-based comment features without changing how the form behaves.
Setup in wpDiscuz settings
All configuration lives in the wpDiscuz settings panel, where you enter your Google API keys and adjust how the reCAPTCHA appears.
Language and style options
Choose from several language and visual style options so the reCAPTCHA checkbox matches your site design and speaks your visitors' language.
Responsive display
The reCAPTCHA checkbox adapts to every screen size, displaying properly on desktop computers, tablets and mobile phones for consistent usability.
Lighter moderation workload
With bots filtered out before they post, you spend less time deleting spam comments and more time replying to genuine readers.
wpDiscuz - Google reCAPTCHA older versions
- 7.0.7May 14, 20251 fix
- 7.0.6May 12, 2025
- 7.0.5Feb 21, 20251 fix
- 7.0.4Feb 6, 20241 fix
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about wpDiscuz - Google reCAPTCHA
Do I need wpDiscuz for this to work?
Yes. This is an addon for the wpDiscuz commenting system and is built specifically to work with it. It adds Google reCAPTCHA to wpDiscuz comment forms and is configured through the wpDiscuz settings panel, so wpDiscuz needs to be running on your site.
Will my visitors have to solve image puzzles to comment?
No. The addon uses Google's No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA, which lets genuine visitors confirm they are human with a single click on a checkbox. This keeps commenting quick for real people while still stopping automated spambots.
Can I make the reCAPTCHA match my site's look and language?
Yes. You can pick from several language and visual style options in the settings, so the checkbox fits your site design. It is also responsive and displays properly on desktop, tablet and mobile screens.
Does it slow down wpDiscuz's real-time commenting?
The addon is designed to work with wpDiscuz's AJAX-based, real-time commenting, so the comment form keeps its normal behavior. The reCAPTCHA check simply sits on the form as an extra verification step before submission.
Is wpDiscuz - Google reCAPTCHA free?
The code of wpDiscuz - Google 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 wpDiscuz - Google reCAPTCHA is this?
Version 7.0.8, released May 15, 2025. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update wpDiscuz - Google reCAPTCHA?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of wpDiscuz - Google reCAPTCHA automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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