BotShield CAPTCHA for Contact Form 7 for WordPress Plugin Directory
By R.Sabbir
BotShield CAPTCHA for Contact Form 7 is a WordPress app, with a 5.0 average rating from 1 review, as of Aug 31, 2026.
BotShield CAPTCHA for Contact Form 7 is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by R.Sabbir. With a rating of 5.0★ from 1 reviews.
AppRanks verdict
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BotShield CAPTCHA for Contact Form 7 is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. Category data on the canonical marketplace listing is currently incomplete, so AppRanks falls back to platform-wide rather than category-relative comparison for this listing. 1 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by R.Sabbir — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (1) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How BotShield CAPTCHA for Contact Form 7 works
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Stop contact form spam instantly with BotShield CAPTCHA for Contact Form 7. This all-in-one spam protection plugin integrates Google reCAPTCHA (v2 Checkbox & v3 Invisible), Cloudflare Turnstile (Privacy-Focused), and lightweight Built-in Arithmetic/Image Challenges to block bots while letting real users pass.
Whether you need strict security or a friction-free user experience, BotShield gives you complete control over your specific form protection needs. No more spam submissions, fake leads, or automated bot attacks.
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Key Features & Benefits
Multi-Provider Support: Choose between Google reCAPTCHA, Cloudflare Turnstile, or Self-hosted challenges.
Google reCAPTCHA Integration: Supports both v2 (“I’m not a robot”) and v3 (Invisible) keys.
Cloudflare Turnstile: The modern, privacy-friendly alternative that stops bots without annoying puzzles.
Lightweight Built-in Protection: Use simple Math or Image CAPTCHAs without needing any external API keys.
Seamless Contact Form 7 Integration: Adds a dedicated “BotShield” tag generator button directly to the CF7 editor.
Mobile Optimized: Fully responsive challenges that work perfectly on smartphones and tablets.
GDPR Compliant Options: Turnstile and Built-in modes offer excellent privacy compliance.
Accessibility Ready: WCAG 2.1 compliant designs for screen reader support.
Flexible Protection Options 1. Google reCAPTCHA (The Industry Standard)
* v2 Checkbox: The classic “I’m not a robot” checkbox users trust.
* v3 Invisible: valid users are verified in the background with zero interaction.
2. Cloudflare Turnstile (Privacy-First)
* Verify visitors without solving complex puzzles. Smart, fast, and respectful of user privacy.
3. Built-in Challenges (No Keys Required)
* Arithmetic: Simple math questions (e.g., 7 + 2 = ?) effective against basic bots.
* Alphanumeric: Distorted text images for traditional verification.
* Zero external dependency, 100% self-hosted.
Perfect For
Contact forms
Registration forms
Quote request forms
Newsletter signups
Any Contact Form 7 form needing spam protection
Requirements
WordPress 5.0 or higher
Contact Form 7 plugin (must be active)
PHP 7.4 or higher
GD PHP extension for image CAPTCHAs
Privacy Policy BotShield CAPTCHA does not:
* Collect any personal data
* Store user information
* Transmit data to external servers
* Use cookies or tracking
* Share information with third parties
All CAPTCHA processing happens locally on your WordPress server. The plugin is fully GDPR compliant.
Support & Documentation
Support Forum: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/botshield-captcha/
Developer Website: https://www.rsabbir.com/
Contributing Contributions are welcome! Contact the developer or visit the GitHub repository to contribute to this plugin’s development.
Credits
Developed by R. Sabbir (https://www.rsabbir.com/)
Tested with Contact Form 7 6.1.4 and later
Technical Specifications Server Requirements
WordPress 5.0 or higher
PHP 7.4 or higher
Contact Form 7 plugin (active)
GD PHP extension (for image CAPTCHAs)
Browser Support
Chrome (latest versions)
Firefox (latest versions)
Safari (latest versions)
Microsoft Edge (latest versions)
Mobile browsers (iOS Safari, Chrome Mobile)
Security Features
Token-based validation system
HMAC-SHA256 signature verification
Automatic token expiration (5 minutes)
XSS protection
CSRF token protection
No session storage required
Performance
Code: ~50KB total size
Assets: Minified and optimized
Loading: Conditional asset loading on relevant pages
HTTP Requests: Zero external requests
Caching: Compatible with all major WordPress cache plugins
Keyword rankings
BotShield CAPTCHA for Contact Form 7 ranks for 5 keywords across WordPress Plugin Directory. Here are the top 3:
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Frequently asked questions
What is BotShield CAPTCHA for Contact Form 7?
BotShield CAPTCHA for Contact Form 7 is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 1 merchant review, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. AppRanks tracks its category position, review-velocity trend, and the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by R.Sabbir.