GeoDirectory Re-Captcha

GeoDirectory Re-Captcha - Form Spam Protection

GeoDirectory Re-Captcha is an extension for websites powered by the GeoDirectory directory plugin that adds a layer of anti-bot security to listing, comment, rating, login, and registration forms. Integrating with Google services, reCAPTCHA improves the quality of submissions, reduces fraudulent entries, and automatically filters out unwanted script-generated traffic.

Main functionalities of GeoDirectory Re-Captcha

• Integration with Google reCAPTCHA v2 (checkbox), reCAPTCHA v2 Invisible and reCAPTCHA v3 – ability to choose preferred verification method.
• Enable and disable per-form security: company addition form, owner contact form, review form, login and user registration.
• Simple site key and secret key settings in your WordPress dashboard.
• Adjust the visibility of reCAPTCHA elements – positioning, language and style consistent with the site theme.
• Option to apply rating thresholds to reCAPTCHA v3 to automatically block or flag suspicious submissions.
• Compatibility with many GeoDirectory add-ons - works without conflict with popular directory extensions.
• Possibility of integration with custom forms thanks to hooks and filters provided by GeoDirectory.

Benefits of use

• Reducing the number of false reports and spam reviews, which translates into better directory quality and greater user trust.
• Protect your registration and login panel against brute-force attacks and mass bot registrations.
• Maintaining order in user-published content without having to manually moderate each submission.
• Easy configuration and quick implementation of anti-spam solutions without interfering with the theme code.
• Optimized performance with GeoDirectory – no visual conflicts and consistent handling of directory forms.

Practical applications

GeoDirectory Re-Captcha works well on business directory sites, local service databases, classifieds sites, and user review platforms. Typical use cases include:

• Protection of the entry form, ensuring that only authentic offers are included in the directory.
• Preventing spam comments and reviews, which improves the reliability of ratings and reviews.
• Protecting the ad owner's contact form from mass advertising messages.
• Reducing unwanted user registrations and limiting server load caused by bots.

Configuration and best practices

Implementing GeoDirectory Re-Captcha requires obtaining API keys from Google reCAPTCHA, which should be pasted into the extension panel. It's recommended to choose the reCAPTCHA version appropriate for your security level and user experience—v2 for transparent verification with a checkbox, invisible for minimal user interaction, or v3 for advanced traffic monitoring. For reCAPTCHA v3, it's worth setting a rating threshold, above which reports will be automatically flagged for additional moderation.

GeoDirectory Re-Captcha works with various WordPress themes and can be easily activated per form. Thanks to the positioning and translation options for reCAPTCHA elements, you can maintain consistency in the website's style and language. For websites subject to GDPR, it's worth ensuring appropriate privacy policy information regarding the use of Google mechanisms.

Why choose GeoDirectory Re-Captcha?

By using GeoDirectory Re-Captcha, directory administrators gain an effective anti-spam tool tightly integrated with GeoDirectory's mechanics. This solution improves content quality, simplifies moderation, and protects the site from automated traffic, resulting in a better visitor experience and greater directory credibility.

Implementing GeoDirectory Re-Captcha is a quick way to improve form security without requiring advanced programming intervention. This functionality works well on both small local websites and larger portals with a large number of users and ads.