The Gravity Forms reCAPTCHA Add-On is a specialized tool designed to enhance the security of forms created with the Gravity Forms plugin for WordPress.

By integrating Google reCAPTCHA v3, this add-on aims to prevent spam entries while ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted experience for genuine users.

Spam can be a significant challenge in any form, leading to unwanted and potentially harmful submissions. The Gravity Forms reCAPTCHA Add-On addresses this issue by incorporating Google reCAPTCHA v3, a powerful security service that helps in identifying and mitigating automated spam form entries.

Google reCAPTCHA v3 operates by analyzing interactions on your site and assigning a score to each action, reflecting the likelihood that it is generated by a bot or a real user. A score of 1.0 indicates a high probability of a legitimate interaction, while a score of 0.0 suggests a high likelihood of bot activity.

When a user submits a form, the add-on captures the reCAPTCHA score associated with the interaction. This score is then compared to a predefined threshold set in your Gravity Forms settings.

If the score falls below or matches this threshold, the entry is flagged as spam and handled accordingly, thus reducing the volume of spam entries that reach your inbox.

The integration process with Google reCAPTCHA v3 is designed to be seamless. Users need to create a free reCAPTCHA account with Google, generate reCAPTCHA v3 keys, and then sync these keys with the Gravity Forms reCAPTCHA Add-On.

Once this setup is complete, you can apply reCAPTCHA v3 protection to any or all of your forms, thereby enhancing their security against spam.

It’s important to note that while the Gravity Forms reCAPTCHA Add-On focuses on Google reCAPTCHA v3, Gravity Forms already includes built-in support for Google reCAPTCHA v2. This core support encompasses both Checkbox and Invisible reCAPTCHA options.

Consequently, users who prefer to use Google reCAPTCHA v2 with their forms do not require the additional Gravity Forms reCAPTCHA Add-On.