Protect Directorist forms with Google reCAPTCHA spam prevention
Directorist Google reCAPTCHA
WordPress plugin addon for Directorist that adds Google reCAPTCHA protection to directory forms. Prevents spam submissions on listing forms, contact forms, review submissions, and registration forms with invisible or checkbox reCAPTCHA options.
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- 100% GPL Licensed
- Lifetime Updates
- Technical Support
- Instant Download
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What is Directorist Google reCAPTCHA?
Directorist Google reCAPTCHA is a WordPress plugin that adds Google reCAPTCHA spam protection to Directorist directory forms. It supports v2 checkbox and v3 invisible reCAPTCHA for listing, review, and contact forms. Available at PluginTheme.net with instant download and GPL license.
Key Features
Full Form Coverage
Protects listing, contact, review, registration, and login forms
reCAPTCHA v2
Visible checkbox verification for spam prevention
reCAPTCHA v3
Invisible background scoring without user interaction
Selective Protection
Enable or disable per form type based on spam risk
Score Thresholds
Adjustable sensitivity for balancing security and usability
Who is this for?
Pros
- Protects all Directorist form types from spam
- Supports both visible (v2) and invisible (v3) reCAPTCHA
- Reduces administrator spam moderation workload
- Selective enablement per form type
- Configurable score thresholds for v3
Cons
- •Requires Google reCAPTCHA API keys from Google
- •reCAPTCHA v2 adds visible friction to form submissions
- •Some legitimate users may be incorrectly blocked at strict score thresholds
Product Description
Directorist Google reCAPTCHA adds spam protection to all Directorist directory forms using Google reCAPTCHA technology. This prevents automated bots from submitting fake listings, spam reviews, and fraudulent contact messages that can degrade directory quality.
Protection Features
- Form Coverage - Protects listing submission forms, contact forms, review forms, registration forms, and login forms
- reCAPTCHA v2 - Checkbox "I am not a robot" verification for visible spam prevention
- reCAPTCHA v3 - Invisible background scoring that detects bots without user interaction
- Selective Protection - Enable or disable reCAPTCHA on specific form types based on spam risk
Configuration
Setup requires a Google reCAPTCHA site key and secret key from the Google reCAPTCHA admin console. Score thresholds for reCAPTCHA v3 can be adjusted to balance spam blocking with user friction. Error messages are customizable for rejected submissions.
Impact
By blocking automated spam, the addon maintains directory listing quality and reduces administrator moderation workload. Legitimate users experience minimal friction, especially with reCAPTCHA v3 invisible mode.
Our Verdict
PluginTheme Team
Expert Reviewer
Google reCAPTCHA integration provides essential spam protection for Directorist forms. The v3 invisible mode works well for maintaining user experience while blocking automated submissions.
