Advanced Google reCAPTCHA
200,000+ active installs · Rated 4.8/5 · Updated October 6, 2026
Adds Google reCAPTCHA to the WordPress login, registration, password reset and comment forms, and to WooCommerce, BuddyPress and Easy Digital Downloads forms. It limits failed logins with temporary lockouts and keeps a log. Suits sites troubled by spam comments or login attacks. Limit: hCaptcha, Cloudflare Turnstile, country blocking and several design options need the PRO edition.
Pros
- Google reCAPTCHA on login, comment and WooCommerce forms in the free version
- Failed-login lockouts and an access log included
Cons
- hCaptcha, Cloudflare Turnstile and country blocking need PRO
- Many settings tabs carry PRO upsell markers
Topics: Security plugins
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