=== Captcha Code ===
Contributors: WebFactory
Tags: captcha, recaptcha, form captcha, login captcha, comments spam
Requires at least: 3.0
Tested up to: 6.6
Stable tag: 3.2
Requires PHP: 5.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

GDPR compatible captcha anti-spam protection for login form, comments form, registration form & lost password form. Eliminate spam with captcha.

== Description ==
Adds GDPR compatible captcha code anti-spam protection to WordPress forms - comments form, registration form, lost password form, and login form. In order to post comments or register, users have to type in the code shown on the image. This prevents spam from automated bots & adds security. No external services (like Google ReCaptcha) are used. No API keys are needed, and no user-identifiable data is used so it's GDPR compatible.

= Features =
1. Captcha position - comments form, login form, registration form, or lost password form.
2. Letters type - capital letters, small letters, or captial & small letters.
3. Captcha type - alphanumeric, alphabets or numbers.
4. Translation enabled.


== Installation ==

1. Download the plugin.
2. Upload to your blog (/wp-content/plugins/).
3. Activate it.
4. Click the 'Captcha' menu.
6. Fill in the options.
7. You're done!

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How to disable this plugin? =

Just use standard Plugin overview page in WordPress admin section and deactivate it or rename plugin folder /wp-content/plugins/captcha-code-authentication over FTP access.

= Will it slow my site down? =

No, it won't. It's only loaded on the pages it protects.

= How can I report security bugs? =

You can report security bugs through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team help validate, triage and handle any security vulnerabilities. [Report a security vulnerability.](https://patchstack.com/database/vdp/captcha-code-authentication)


Uninstalling is as simple as deactivating and deleting the plugin.

== Screenshots ==

1. Captcha settings
2. Captcha on login form
3. Captcha on reset password form
4. Captcha on comments form


== Changelog ==

= 3.2 =
* 2024/06/30
* minor security fix

= 3.1 =
* 2024/03/13
* bug fix related to saving settings

= 3.0 =
* 2024/01/31
* security fix

= 2.9 =
* 2023/12/29
* complete rewrite

= 1.0 =
* 2012/07/17
* initial release

