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# ALTCHA for WordPress
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This repository contains the offical ALTCHA plugin for WordPress.
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> [ALTCHA Plugin version 2](https://altcha.org/docs/v2/wordpress/) is now available, offering improved protection and enhanced reliability. An upgrade is recommended for all users.
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**This repository contains the offical ALTCHA plugin for WordPress version 1.**
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**For the new version 2, see [github.com/altcha-org/altcha-wordpress-next](https://github.com/altcha-org/altcha-wordpress-next) repository.**
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What's new in version 2:
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* **Effective**: blocks 99% of spam and abuse attempts
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* **Invisible for users**: frictionless protection, no puzzles or CAPTCHAs
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* **Works everywhere**: plugin-agnostic [Request Interceptor](https://altcha.org/docs/v2/wordpress/features/#request-interceptor--works-everywhere) integrates with any form plugin
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* **Handles heavy traffic**: stay online with [Under Attack Mode](https://altcha.org/docs/v2/wordpress/features/#under-attack-mode--stay-online-under-pressure)
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* **Stops abuse at scale**: firewall and rate limiting included
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* **Privacy-first**: 100% GDPR-compliant and fully accessible
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[Learn more](https://altcha.org/docs/v2/wordpress) | [Migration guide](https://altcha.org/docs/v2/wordpress/migrating-from-v1/)
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ALTCHA offers a free, open-source Captcha alternative, ensuring robust spam protection while respecting user privacy and GDPR compliance.
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WordPress Plugin Directory: https://wordpress.org/plugins/altcha-spam-protection/
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> ALTCHA is now available in the WordPress Plugin Directory. You can easily install it directly from your WordPress installation.
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Having troubles? Please report in [Issues](https://github.com/altcha-org/wordpress-plugin/issues).
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## Supported Integrations

altcha.php

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* Description: ALTCHA is a free, open-source CAPTCHA alternative that offers robust protection without using cookies, ensuring full GDPR compliance by design. It also provides invisible anti-spam and anti-bot protection through ALTCHA's API.
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* Author: Altcha.org
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* Author URI: https://altcha.org
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* Version: 1.26.1
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* Stable tag: 1.26.1
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* Version: 1.26.2
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* Stable tag: 1.26.2
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* Requires at least: 5.0
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* Requires PHP: 7.3
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* Tested up to: 6.6
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* Tested up to: 6.8
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* License: GPLv2 or later
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* License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
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define('ALTCHA_VERSION', '1.26.1');
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define('ALTCHA_VERSION', '1.26.2');
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define('ALTCHA_WEBSITE', 'https://altcha.org/');
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define('ALTCHA_WIDGET_VERSION', '2.2.2');
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register_deactivation_hook(__FILE__, 'altcha_deactivate');
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add_action('init', 'altcha_init');
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add_action('after_plugin_row_' . plugin_basename(__FILE__), 'altcha_plugin_custom_message');
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add_shortcode(
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function altcha_deactivate()
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function altcha_plugin_custom_message()
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{
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echo '<tr class="plugin-update-tr active">
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<td colspan="4" style="background:#fffbe5; border-left:4px solid #ffb900;">
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<p style="margin:6px 3px;">
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<strong>ALTCHA Plugin version 2 is now available, offering improved protection and enhanced reliability. An upgrade is recommended for all users.</strong>
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<a href="https://altcha.org/docs/v2/wordpress/" target="_blank">Learn more</a>
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<a href="https://altcha.org/docs/v2/wordpress/migrating-from-v1/" target="_blank">Migration guide</a>
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</p>
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</td>
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</tr>';
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}

readme.txt

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Tags: altcha, captcha, spam, anti-spam, anti-bot, antispam, recaptcha, hcaptcha, gdpr
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Author: Altcha.org
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Author URI: https://altcha.org
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Version: 1.26.1
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Version: 1.26.2
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Stable tag: 1.26.2
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ALTCHA offers a free, open-source Captcha alternative, ensuring robust spam protection while respecting user privacy and GDPR compliance.
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== Description ==
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**This is ALTCHA Plugin version 1.**
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**ALTCHA Plugin version 2 is now available, offering improved protection and enhanced reliability. An upgrade is recommended for all users.**
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[Learn more](https://altcha.org/docs/v2/wordpress) | [Installation guide](https://altcha.org/docs/v2/wordpress/install) | [Migration guide](https://altcha.org/docs/v2/wordpress/migrating-from-v1/)
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What's new in version 2:
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* **Effective**: blocks 99% of spam and abuse attempts
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* **Invisible for users**: frictionless protection, no puzzles or CAPTCHAs
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* **Works everywhere**: plugin-agnostic [Request Interceptor](https://altcha.org/docs/v2/wordpress/features/#request-interceptor--works-everywhere) integrates with any form plugin
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* **Handles heavy traffic**: stay online with [Under Attack Mode](https://altcha.org/docs/v2/wordpress/features/#under-attack-mode--stay-online-under-pressure)
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* **Stops abuse at scale**: firewall and rate limiting included
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* **Privacy-first**: 100% GDPR-compliant and fully accessible
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* **Unlimited**: no external services, unlimited verifications
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Learn more about ALTCHA at [altcha.org](https://altcha.org).
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[ALTCHA](https://altcha.org) provides a free, open-source Captcha alternative utilizing a proof-of-work mechanism to safeguard your website against spam and unwanted content. Our anti-spam solution ensures robust spam protection without compromising user privacy.
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== Changelog ==
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