Adds Pow Captcha verification to forms to prevent spam and bot submissions.
| Author: | aeyoll (profile at wordpress.org) |
| WordPress version required: | 5.0 |
| WordPress version tested: | 6.8.3 |
| Plugin version: | 1.0.22 |
| Added to WordPress repository: | 07-08-2025 |
| Last updated: | 02-02-2026 |
| Rating, %: | 0 |
| Rated by: | 0 |
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| Total downloads: | 650 |
| Active installs: | 70+ |
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Pow Captcha is a WordPress plugin that adds Proof of Work (PoW) captcha verification to your forms. This provides an effective way to prevent spam and bot submissions without requiring users to solve visual puzzles or complete complex challenges.
The plugin integrates seamlessly with popular form plugins including:
- Contact Form 7
- Gravity Forms
- And more coming soon
Features:
- Lightweight and fast
- No visual puzzles for users
- Effective spam protection
- Easy integration with existing forms
- Customizable difficulty levels
- Developer-friendly with hooks and filters
WP-CLI commands
Configure the plugin
wp pow-captcha set_api_key “your-secret-api-key”
wp pow-captcha set_api_url “https://your-captcha-service.com”
wp pow-captcha set_enable_on_login_form true
Check configuration
wp pow-captcha status
Clear cache when needed
wp pow-captcha clear_cache
FAQ