Securimage-WP WordPress Plugin
Securimage-WP is the official WordPress plugin for Securimage. It adds CAPTCHA protection to comment forms, and you configure everything from the WordPress Settings menu — no PHP required.
Features
- All settings live in WordPress Settings — no PHP file editing
- Customise code length, image dimensions, colors, and distortion factors
- Word or math-based CAPTCHA images
- Audio CAPTCHA for accessibility
- Add custom signature text to CAPTCHA images
- Customise CSS classes and styles on CAPTCHA inputs
- Control tab order to match your theme layout
- Codes stored in a database table — no cookies needed
Installation
Install from the WordPress admin panel:
- Go to Plugins → Add New
- Search for Securimage-WP
- Click Install Now, then Activate
- Configure via Settings → Securimage-WP
Or download from the WordPress Plugin Directory, upload the securimage-wp folder to wp-content/plugins/, then activate from the Plugins menu.
Requirements
- WordPress 4.0 or higher
- PHP 7.2 or higher (PHP 8.x supported)
- PHP GD extension with FreeType support
Want Something Newer?
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