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reCAPTCHA v3 in BotBlocker: User Verification and Key Setup Guide

BotBlocker offers seamless integration with reCAPTCHA v3, giving you a modern and invisible way to filter bots and suspicious activity on critical site pages. Here’s how it works, why it matters, and how to set it up in a few minutes.

Why Use reCAPTCHA v3?

  • Operates invisibly, assigning a risk score to each visitor—no user interaction or “I’m not a robot” checkbox required
  • Identifies bots and abusive behavior in the background, allowing real users through without friction
  • Can be used for login, registration, comments, checkout, or any other page where attacks and automation are a concern

How reCAPTCHA v3 Works in BotBlocker

  • When enabled, each visitor’s behavior is analyzed and scored from 0.0 (likely bot) to 1.0 (likely human)
  • BotBlocker uses this score to decide whether to allow, challenge, or block access based on your configured threshold
  • No visual interruption for real users—reCAPTCHA v3 works entirely behind the scenes

How to Create reCAPTCHA v3 Keys: Step-by-Step

  1. Open the reCAPTCHA Admin Console:
    https://www.google.com/recaptcha/admin
  2. Log in with your Google Account.
  3. Register a new site:
    • Enter a label for your project
    • Select “reCAPTCHA v3”
    • Enter your domain(s) (e.g., example.com, no “http://” or slashes)
    • Agree to the terms and submit
  4. Copy your Site Key and Secret Key:
    • These will be shown after registration (Site Key for frontend, Secret Key for backend)
  5. Add keys in WordPress admin:
    • Go to WordPress admin panel → BotBlocker Integrations → reCAPTCHA v3
    • Paste the Site Key and Secret Key into the relevant fields and save
  6. Test integration:
    • Visit a protected page as a regular visitor to ensure reCAPTCHA v3 is running (no widget, but analytics/logs will show requests scored)

Recommendations for Using reCAPTCHA v3

  • Use for login, registration, checkout, and any page at risk for bots or abuse
  • Set an appropriate score threshold in BotBlocker to balance security and user experience (0.5–0.7 recommended)
  • Rotate or update your keys if you change domains or move your site

FAQ

Is reCAPTCHA v3 free?
Yes, Google offers the service free for most use cases.

Will users see any widget or challenge?
No, reCAPTCHA v3 is invisible for real users—no checkbox, no puzzles.

How do I know it’s working?
BotBlocker logs show reCAPTCHA scores for each verification event; you can monitor stats and blocked attempts.

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