GeoDirectory ReCaptcha

Directory sites attract spam bots that create fake listings, post bogus reviews and register false accounts. This plugin addresses that by sending verification to Google's servers through the No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA API. Most visitors pass with little or no interaction, so the check stays out of their way, and your own server does little of the verification work.

It protects the GeoDirectory add listing, review and claim listing forms, and also the standard WordPress login, registration and comments forms. You choose between the checkbox version, the invisible badge version and the newest Google option, then adjust the title text and color theme. You can also skip the check for logged-in users or for selected user roles, so trusted members are not slowed down.

Features

• GeoDirectory form protection: Adds reCAPTCHA to the add listing, review and claim listing forms so automated submissions are stopped before they reach your directory content.
• WordPress core form coverage: Turn on reCAPTCHA for the WordPress login, registration and comments forms, blocking spam at several entry points across the site.
• Three reCAPTCHA versions: Choose the v2 checkbox, the invisible v2 badge or v3, depending on how visible you want the verification step to be for visitors.
• Simple key-based setup: Enter your Google site key and secret key, then activate. Little configuration is needed before the protection is working on your forms.
• Adjustable appearance: Change the title text and the color theme of the reCAPTCHA widget so it fits the look of your site.
• Role-based display: Disable the CAPTCHA for logged-in users, or apply it only to certain user roles, so trusted visitors get a smoother experience.
• Verification handled by Google: Checks run on Google's servers, which keeps the plugin lightweight and avoids adding verification load to your own hosting.
• Fewer fake accounts and reviews: Blocks bots that create spam listings, fake reviews and bogus user accounts, which helps keep directory content reliable.

Best for

• Directory sites built with GeoDirectory
• Site owners dealing with spam listings and fake reviews
• WordPress sites with open registration or comment forms