Adding Google reCAPTCHA to Your WordPress Website

Google reCAPTCHA is a powerful tool that helps protect your website from spam and malicious attacks. By adding reCAPTCHA to your WordPress website, you can ensure that only real users are able to submit forms and access certain features.

To add Google reCAPTCHA to your WordPress website, follow these steps:

Step 1: Sign Up for reCAPTCHA

First, you need to sign up for a reCAPTCHA API key. Go to the reCAPTCHA website – https://www.google.com/recaptcha/about/ and click on the “v3 Admin Console” button. Sign in with your Google account or create a new one if you don’t have an account already. Once you’re signed in, click on the “Register a new site” button and fill in the necessary details.

Step 2: Install a reCAPTCHA Plugin

Next, you need to install a reCAPTCHA plugin on your WordPress website. There are several plugins available, such as “reCAPTCHA by BestWebSoft” or “reCAPTCHA by Google”. Choose one that suits your needs and install it through the WordPress plugin repository. Activate the plugin once it’s installed.

Step 3: Configure the Plugin

After activating the plugin, go to the plugin settings page in your WordPress dashboard. Enter the reCAPTCHA API key that you obtained in Step 1. Choose the type of reCAPTCHA you want to use (reCAPTCHA v2 or reCAPTCHA v3) and configure any additional settings according to your preferences.

Step 4: Add reCAPTCHA to Your Forms

Once the plugin is configured, you can start adding reCAPTCHA to your forms. Most plugins provide a shortcode or a widget that you can simply add to your form pages. If you’re using a custom form, you may need to add some code manually. Refer to the plugin documentation for instructions on how to add reCAPTCHA to your specific forms.

That’s it! By following these steps, you can easily add Google reCAPTCHA to your WordPress website and enhance its security. Protect your website from spam and malicious attacks, and ensure that only genuine users can interact with your forms and features.