Integrating Google reCAPTCHA v3 with Contact Form 7 in WordPress A Step-by-Step Guide
Google reCAPTCHA v3 is a powerful tool to protect your WordPress website from spam and abuse while providing a seamless user experience. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of implementing reCAPTCHA v3 in Contact Form 7, one of the most popular form plugins for WordPress.
Prerequisites
- WordPress Website: Make sure you have a WordPress website with Contact Form 7 installed and activated.
- Google reCAPTCHA API Keys: Obtain your reCAPTCHA API keys by creating a new site on the reCAPTCHA website. Choose reCAPTCHA v3 and specify the domain(s) where you’ll be using it.
Step 1: Install and Activate Contact Form 7
If you haven’t installed Contact Form 7 yet, navigate to your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New, search for “Contact Form 7,” and click “Install Now” and then “Activate.”
Step 2: Obtain reCAPTCHA API Keys
Visit the reCAPTCHA website and create a new site. Choose reCAPTCHA v3, enter your domain(s), and obtain the site key and secret key.
Step 3: Install and Activate reCAPTCHA for Contact Form 7
- In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New.
- Search for “reCAPTCHA for Contact Form 7” and install the plugin.
- Activate the plugin.
Step 4: Configure reCAPTCHA in Contact Form 7
- Go to Contact > Integration in your WordPress dashboard.
- Paste your reCAPTCHA v3 site key and secret key into the corresponding fields.
- Save the changes.
Step 5: Update Contact Form 7
- Open the Contact Form 7 form you want to protect.
- Add the reCAPTCHA shortcode [recaptcha] at the desired location within the form.
Example:
[recaptcha]
Step 6: Save and Test
Save your Contact Form 7 changes and preview your form. You should now see the reCAPTCHA badge, indicating that your form is protected by Google reCAPTCHA v3.