Description

The Google reCAPTCHA addon adds Google’s anti-bot validation to Directorist forms, inserting the verification widget on listing submission, login, user registration, and listing owner contact screens. With it, you can block automated submissions in the directory, reduce spam in public listings, and protect open forms without requiring extra steps from legitimate visitors.

Key Features

  • Protection in Directorist forms: applies reCAPTCHA to listing submission, login, registration, and contact forms.
  • Configuration through Google keys: connects the site using the Site Key and Secret Key generated in the Google reCAPTCHA console.
  • Granular activation: allows you to enable or disable verification by form type, according to the directory’s needs.
  • Automatic submission filtering: rejects submissions that do not pass validation before they reach the Directorist database.
  • Compatibility with the Directorist ecosystem: integrates with the base plugin dashboard without requiring custom code or manual template adjustments.

Google reCAPTCHA Benefits

  • Less spam in the directory: eliminates the noise of fake listings, ghost accounts, and automated messages sent by bots.
  • Cleaner database: prevents the accumulation of invalid registrations that would need to be manually moderated or removed.
  • Smooth registration for real users: uses Google’s lightweight verification without requiring long code entry or tedious visual challenges.
  • Security at entry points: protects the directory’s most exposed areas, where public forms are often targeted by automated attacks.

Who Is It For?

  • Directory administrators using Directorist who receive public listing submissions.
  • Classified sites, local listings, and marketplaces that struggle with automated registrations or fake contacts.
  • Agencies and developers delivering Directorist-based projects who need to strengthen automated moderation.

For anyone maintaining an active Directorist directory, this integration solves a recurring problem: public forms attract bots, and every improper submission becomes extra moderation work. By validating every submission with Google’s reCAPTCHA, the component filters most automated traffic before it affects the listings database, keeping the site’s content curated and trustworthy.

Frequently asked questions

Is Directorist Google reCAPTCHA GPL-licensed?

Yes. Directorist Google reCAPTCHA is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use Directorist Google reCAPTCHA on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Directorist Google reCAPTCHA on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does Directorist Google reCAPTCHA cost at Ultrapack?

Directorist Google reCAPTCHA costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does Directorist Google reCAPTCHA include updates?

Yes. The current version of Directorist Google reCAPTCHA is 2.2.1, published at Ultrapack on Jun 10, 2025. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Directorist Google reCAPTCHA scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of Directorist Google reCAPTCHA goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.