This documentation outlines the installation, configuration, and customization of Google reCAPTCHA integration for securing your WordPress and WooCommerce pages against bots and spam.
Installation
To start using Payment Method Messages for WooCommerce, you can install the plugin directly from your WooCommerce account.
- Navigate to My Subscriptions in your WooCommerce.com account
- Find Payment Method Messages for WooCommerce in the list.
- Click the Add to Store button next to the product.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to connect and install the plugin automatically.
For more details, see:
Adding a WooCommerce.com subscription to your store
Managing WooCommerce.com subscriptions
Configuration
↑ Back to topAfter you have installed and activated the Plugin, Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Google reCaptcha. Here you can find four tabs which are General Settings, WP Pages, WC Pages and Shortcode.
General Settings
↑ Back to topConfigure global reCAPTCHA behavior and API credentials.
- reCAPTCHA Version
- Version 2 (Checkbox)
- Version 3 (Invisible)
- Domain Type
- google.com
- recaptcha.net
- Exclude By
- Countries – Enter ISO 2-letter country codes (e.g., US, IN)
- IP Addresses – List IP addresses to bypass reCAPTCHA
- User Roles – Select roles (e.g., Administrator, Editor) to exclude from reCAPTCHA
- Site Key – Add your reCAPTCHA Site Key from Google Admin Console
- Secret Key – Add your reCAPTCHA Secret Key from the same panel
- V3 Score Threshold – Set a threshold (e.g., 0.5) for reCAPTCHA v3 to determine acceptable user behavior score
WordPress Pages Settings
↑ Back to topEnable and configure reCAPTCHA protection on default WordPress pages:
WP Login Page
↑ Back to top- Enable reCAPTCHA
- Set reCAPTCHA Label
- Choose Display Theme: Light / Dark
- Choose Display Size: Normal / Compact
WP Registration Page
↑ Back to top- Enable reCAPTCHA
- Set reCAPTCHA Label
- Choose Display Theme: Light / Dark
- Choose Display Size: Normal / Compact
WP Lost Password Page
↑ Back to top- Enable reCAPTCHA
- Set reCAPTCHA Label
- Choose Display Theme: Light / Dark
- Choose Display Size: Normal / Compact
WordPress Comment Form
↑ Back to top- Enable reCAPTCHA
- Set reCAPTCHA Label
- Choose Display Theme: Light / Dark
- Choose Display Size: Normal / Compact
WooCommerce Pages Settings
↑ Back to topProtect WooCommerce account, checkout, and review pages with reCAPTCHA:
WooCommerce Login Page
↑ Back to top- Enable reCAPTCHA
- Set reCAPTCHA Label
- Choose Display Theme: Light / Dark
- Choose Display Size: Normal / Compact
WooCommerce Registration Page
↑ Back to top- Enable reCAPTCHA
- Set reCAPTCHA Label
- Choose Display Theme: Light / Dark
- Choose Display Size: Normal / Compact
WooCommerce Lost Password Page
↑ Back to top- Enable reCAPTCHA
- Set reCAPTCHA Label
- Choose Display Theme: Light / Dark
- Choose Display Size: Normal / Compact
Guest Checkout Page
- Enable reCAPTCHA
- Set reCAPTCHA Label
- Display Position:
- After Payment Method
- After Additional Information
- Choose Display Theme: Light / Dark
- Choose Display Size: Normal / Compact
Logged-in User Checkout Page
- Enable reCAPTCHA
- Set reCAPTCHA Label
- Display Position:
- After Payment Method
- After Additional Information
- Choose Display Theme: Light / Dark
- Choose Display Size: Normal / Compact
Pay for Order Page
- Enable reCAPTCHA
- Set reCAPTCHA Label
- Choose Display Theme: Light / Dark
- Choose Display Size: Normal / Compact
Product Reviews Page
- Enable reCAPTCHA
- Set reCAPTCHA Label
- Choose Display Theme: Light / Dark
- Choose Display Size: Normal / Compact
Shortcode Settings
↑ Back to topAdd reCAPTCHA to custom forms via shortcode.
- Enable Shortcode: Enable reCAPTCHA shortcode functionality for custom forms
- Shortcode: [fme_recaptcha]
- Theme Options:
- Light
- Dark
- Size Options:
- Normal
- Compact
Note: Place the shortcode within any custom form to add reCAPTCHA verification and prevent bot submissions.
