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Hiddy captcha 1.5.1

This plugin provides you an easy captcha without javascript, without images, without math. Only a few of CSS and a few of server side.

By k76·Spam·Free
3(2 reviews)
·100 active installs·Updated 14 years ago
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As of April 2026, Hiddy captcha 1.5.1 is a WordPress spam plugin with 100 active installations and a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews. It has been downloaded 7.8K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.3+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2011. Last updated 14 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection.

3/52 reviews
100active installs
7.8K+total downloads
15 yearssince 2011

Overview

This plugin provides you an easy captcha without javascript, without images, without math. Only a few of CSS and a few of server side.
An hidden text input is placed in comment form a human cannot see it so a human cannot compile it, a spambot otherwise see the text input and is forced to compile it.
The plugin check the existence of this text input and check if it has a value or not. It drops all comment with a value in the text input as spam.
Really simple and powerfull antispam system. Low CPU usage and no access to DB.

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Ratings & Reviews

32 reviews
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1 ★
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Compatibility

WordPress2.3+ requiredTested up to 3.2.1
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Contributors

k76k76
Plugin Info
Version
1.5.5
Last Updated
Dec 19, 2011
WP Requires
2.3+
Tested Up To
3.2.1
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
100
Downloads
7.8K+
Added
Oct 19, 2011
Business
Free

Tags

spamcaptchacomments

Developer

K
k76
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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