The Kadence CAPTCHA plugin (formerly known as Kadence reCAPTCHA) is a security-focused tool designed to protect WordPress sites from bots and spam. It is primarily available as part of the Kadence Full Bundle or Lifetime Bundle and is not typically sold as a standalone free plugin on the WordPress repository.
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The plugin has evolved to support multiple verification methods beyond just Google’s service:
Google reCAPTCHA v2: The classic “I’m not a robot” checkbox.
Google reCAPTCHA v3: A background scoring system that provides a seamless user experience without challenges.
Cloudflare Turnstile: A privacy-focused, “invisible” alternative to reCAPTCHA.
hCaptcha: Supported in advanced blocks for those prioritizing privacy and security.
You can toggle protection for specific areas of your site within the settings:
WordPress Core: Login forms, Registration forms, Lost Password forms, and Comment sections.
WooCommerce: Checkout pages and Product Review forms (critical for preventing “carding” attacks).
Kadence Specifics: Native integration with Kadence Blocks (Form & Advanced Form) and Kadence Theme testimonial forms.
GDPR Support: Includes a “Privacy Consent” toggle. This prevents any scripts from loading or IP data from being sent to Google/Cloudflare until the user gives explicit consent.
Design Controls: * Theme: Light or Dark mode.
Alignment: Left, Right, or Center.
Size: Normal or Compact (for v2).
V3 Threshold Settings: For reCAPTCHA v3, you can manually set the “Score Threshold” (0.0 to 1.0) to determine how aggressive the bot-blocking should be.
Language Override: Option to “Force a Specific Language” if you don’t want it to auto-detect based on the user’s browser.
Site Keys: Requires API Site and Secret keys from the respective provider (Google Admin Console or Cloudflare Dashboard).
Domain Validation: Keys must be mapped to the specific domain where the plugin is active.
Script Loading: You can choose the reCAPTCHA URL source (e.g., google.com or recaptcha.net for regions where Google is restricted).
