Directorist Google reCAPTCHA

Directorist Google reCAPTCHA – Stop Spam on Listings, Reviews & Forms (GPL)

Directorist Google reCAPTCHA protects your directory from bots and spam across critical touchpoints—listing submissions, reviews, contact forms, login/registration, and password reset. Delivered by wpshop.net under a 100% GPL license with lifetime free updates and limited email support, this add-on helps WordPress developers and business owners maintain data quality, security, and performance without friction for real users.

✨ Feature Highlights

• 🛡️ Site-wide protection for submissions, reviews, contact-owner, login, registration & reset
• ⚙️ Supports Google reCAPTCHA v2, Invisible & v3 (score-based)*
• 🎛️ Granular enable/disable per form type, with per-role exclusions if needed*
• 📊 Adjustable v3 score threshold to balance security vs. user experience
• 🧩 Native Directorist integration—no custom code or shortcodes required
• 🌐 Accessibility & i18n ready with language, theme & badge position controls*
• 🔐 Key management for easy Site Key / Secret Key setup & testing
• ✅ GPL freedom: unlimited sites, lifetime updates, and developer-friendly code

*Exact options may vary by version and your reCAPTCHA type.

📌 Detailed Overview

Spam listings and fake reviews can wreck your directory’s credibility and SEO. Directorist Google reCAPTCHA integrates Google’s latest bot-detection directly into Directorist workflows, blocking automated abuse while keeping legitimate users moving. Choose the challenge style that fits your UX (v2 Checkbox/Invisible) or go frictionless with v3’s score-based detection. Enable protection where it matters most and fine-tune thresholds to reduce false positives.

Built with performance in mind, the add-on loads only when required and respects caching best practices. Setup is straightforward—paste your keys, pick your reCAPTCHA type, toggle the forms you want protected, and you’re done. Enjoy cleaner data, fewer moderation headaches, and a safer experience for your community.

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🛠️ Installation Guide

1. Download the Directorist Google reCAPTCHA ZIP from your wpshop.net account.
2. In WordPress, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, upload the ZIP, then click Install Now.
3. Click Activate. Ensure the Directorist core plugin is active.
4. Visit Directorist > Settings > Security > reCAPTCHA.
5. Choose your type (v2 Checkbox, Invisible, or v3) and paste the Site Key and Secret Key.
6. Toggle which forms to protect (submission, review, contact, login, registration, reset) and save.
7. (Optional) For v3, set the score threshold and test using your staging or sandbox environment.

📜 Licensing Information

Distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). When purchasing from wpshop.net, you receive:

• ✔️ 100% original GPL files
• ✔️ Lifetime free updates
• ✔️ Limited support via email
• ✔️ Unlimited domain & client usage

❓ FAQs

1) Which Directorist forms are protected?

Listing submission/edit, reviews, contact listing owner, and authentication flows (login, registration, password reset) can be secured.

2) What’s the difference between v2, Invisible, and v3?

v2 shows a checkbox/challenge, Invisible triggers only when suspicious, and v3 uses a background score (no prompt) so you can block or flag based on risk.

3) Will reCAPTCHA hurt conversions?

Use Invisible or v3 for minimal friction. You can tune v3’s score to balance security and UX for your audience.

4) Do I need Google keys?

Yes. Generate a Site Key and Secret Key for your domain in the Google reCAPTCHA console and paste them in the plugin settings.

5) Is it compatible with caching and popular themes?

Yes. The add-on is lightweight and template-friendly. If using aggressive caching, exclude sensitive endpoints as recommended.

6) How are updates and support handled?

You get lifetime free updates and limited email support from wpshop.net.

🚀 Why Choose Directorist Google reCAPTCHA?

Because clean data and safe interactions are the backbone of a profitable directory. Directorist Google reCAPTCHA gives you precise, low-friction protection tailored to Directorist forms—no hacks, no guesswork. It’s scalable for agencies, friendly for site owners, and GPL-licensed for unlimited use.

Lock down spam without locking out customers. Add Directorist Google reCAPTCHA to your cart on wpshop.net today—enjoy GPL freedom, lifetime updates, and a safer, higher-converting directory.