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3 CAPTCHA options (reCAPTCHA, hCaptcha, Turnstile)
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PRO Version

Complete form management platform

Advanced Security
6-Layer Spam Defense
Auto-responsive CAPTCHA
Data Management
Database Storage
4 CRM Export Formats
Lead Recovery System
Integrations
5,000+ Apps via Webhooks
Mailchimp Integration
Instant Twilio SMS
Developer Tools
Detailed Debug Logs
Custom Redirect URLs
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Advanced Honeypot

The invisible trap that catches 90%+ of spam bots

The Problem

Bots fill out forms too eagerly. They see a field, they fill it. Every single one. They don't distinguish between what a human can see and what exists only in the code.

The Solution

We developed an advanced honeypot system that creates invisible trap fields. Real humans never see these fields, so they leave them empty. But bots? They can't resist filling them in.

Human sees:
Name
Email
Message
Bot sees:
Name
Email
Trap_Field_X7b9
Message
Honeypot_8kl2

How It Works

  • Hidden Trap Fields Creates invisible fields that humans never see but bots always fill
  • Daily Regeneration Field names randomize every 24 hours to prevent bot learning
  • Adaptive Protection Smart bots can't share or remember trap field patterns
  • 90%+ Block Rate Stops most bots before they even reach your CAPTCHA
90%+
Bots Blocked
0%
User Impact

Works completely in the background. Your real users never know it exists. It exploits the fundamental nature of how bots scrape data to turn their own speed against them.

Time Limit Verification

Catching bots by their superhuman speed

The Problem

Bots move at machine speed. A form that takes a human 15-30 seconds to read and fill out? A bot completes it in 0.2 seconds.

The Solution

We built intelligent time-based validation that tracks exactly how long a form has been open on the visitor's screen.

How It Works

1
Form Loads Records the exact moment your form appears
2
Timer Running Silently measures time between load and submission
3
Validation Check Blocks submissions under 3 seconds (too fast)
4
Expiration Check Blocks stale forms open over 1 hour (abandoned)

Real-World Example

Human Behavior

Reads services, thinks about what to write, types carefully, takes 30 seconds.

✓ Allowed
Bot Behavior

Scrapes your form, auto-fills via scripts, hits submit in 0.3 seconds.

✕ Blocked Instantly

Rate Limiting

Stopping volume-based attacks in their tracks

The Problem

Some attacks don't try to be sneaky. They overwhelm you with volume. A bot network might submit your form 1,000 times in 10 minutes, flooding your inbox or crashing your email server.

The Solution

We implemented intelligent rate limiting that tracks submission frequency per IP address and temporarily blocks repeat offenders.

How It Works

1
Track Submissions Monitors submission count per IP address
2
Set Threshold Customizable limits (Default: 3 per hour)
3
Block Offenders Temporarily blocks IPs that exceed the limit
4
Auto-Cleanup Removes old records to keep database lean
Fully Customizable

Adjust limits based on your needs: 3/hour, 10/day, or any custom configuration.

Real-World Scenarios

Legitimate User
1 Submits form
2 Notices a typo
3 Submits again
No problem, still under limit (2/3)
Bot Attack
1-3 First 3 submissions allowed
4-500 497 attempts blocked instantly
IP blocked for 1 hour. Attack stopped cold.

Geographic Blocking

Block spam at the border with intelligent geo-filtering

The Problem

If you're a local business in California serving only US customers, why are you getting 500 spam submissions per day from random countries you've never heard of?

The Solution

We integrated GeoIP detection with flexible country-level blocking. Target exactly who you want to serve.

How It Works

1
Detect Location Automatically identifies country via visitor IP
2
Check Rules Compares against your whitelist or blacklist
3
Smart Caching 24-hour cache prevents API limit issues
4
Silent Blocking Completely transparent to legitimate visitors
Whitelist Mode Only allow specific countries
Blacklist Mode Block specific problem countries

Real-World Examples

Example 1

Local Business

You're a dental practice in New York. You set whitelist mode to USA only.

Configuration:
Whitelist 🇺🇸 USA Only
Spam Before: 500/day
Spam After: 10/day
98% reduction. Local patients unaffected
Example 2

Global Company

You serve worldwide customers but 80% of spam comes from just 3 countries.

Configuration:
Blacklist 3 Problem Countries
Spam Reduced: -80%
Countries Served: 190+
Surgical precision — Legit customers unaffected

IP Pattern Blocking

Surgical precision targeting for persistent threats

The Problem

Sometimes you're under attack from a specific source — a competitor, a disgruntled ex-employee, or a persistent spammer. You need to block them without affecting anyone else.

The Solution

We created a flexible IP pattern blocking system that lets you block anything from a single IP to entire network ranges.

Scenario 1

Targeted Attack

You notice 200 spam submissions in an hour from a single persistent attacker.

Problem Detected
200 spam attempts from 45.123.67.89
Your Action
Add exact IP to blocklist
45.123.67.89 Exact Match
Result
Attack stopped immediately
Time to block: 10 seconds
IPs blocked: 1
Impact on others: Zero
Scenario 2

Botnet Attack

Spam is coming from an entire subnet known for hosting bots. You need to block them all at once.

Problem Detected
Spam from entire subnet 185.220.*.*
185.220.12.45 185.220.34.78 185.220.89.23 +65,533 more
Your Action
Block wildcard pattern
185.220.*.* Wildcard
Result
Entire network blocked with one rule
IPs blocked: 65,536
Rules needed: 1
Efficiency: Maximum

Database Storage & Export

After solving the spam problem, we realized users had another critical issue: they were losing valuable data.

The Problem with Email-Only Forms

Contact Form 7 sends emails, that's it. Email is fragile. Servers fail. Spam filters catch legitimate submissions. If the email fails, your lead is gone forever. No backup. No record. No second chance.

Database storage means every submission is safely recorded, searchable, and exportable. It's not just about spam protection anymore. It's about protecting your business.

What Gets Saved

Form Field Values All user inputs preserved
Sender's IP Address Track submission sources
Browser & Device Info Full user agent details
Referring URL Where they came from

CRM Export Formats

CSV
Universal spreadsheet format
Excel
Native .xlsx files
JSON
Developer-friendly API format
PDF
Print-ready reports

Perfect for CRM integration, developer APIs, or printing for non-technical team members.

Webhooks

Break free from WordPress and connect to 6,000+ apps instantly

The Problem

Your form data is trapped in WordPress, while your business runs on Slack, Salesforce, and Google Sheets. Manually moving data between these tools is a "silent killer" of productivity, leading to missed leads and hours of wasted entry.

The Solution

Connect your forms to the entire world of automation. By sending real-time JSON payloads, you can trigger complex workflows across 6,000+ apps instantly.

Unlimited Integration Reach

Automation Platforms

Connect instantly to Zapier, Make.com (Integromat), or Pabbly to reach thousands of apps

CRM Systems

Sync leads directly to HubSpot, Salesforce, GoHighLevel, or Zoho CRM

Team Communication

Alert your team via Slack, Microsoft Teams, or Discord the second a high-value lead arrives

Data & Marketing

Feed data into Google Sheets, Airtable, Mailchimp, or ActiveCampaign

Real-World Success Story

The Problem

A digital agency was losing leads because it took them 48 hours to manually move form data into their CRM.

The Solution

Using Webhooks, they automated the entire flow:

1
User clicks "Submit"
2
Data sent to Zapier
3
Saved to HubSpot
Result: 48 hoursInstant. Zero manual work. No more missed leads.

Lead Recovery

Capture 70% of abandons and turn lost opportunities into revenue

The Problem

Studies show that 70% of people who start filling out forms never submit them. They get distracted or hit a required field they don't want to fill. These are warm leads you lose forever simply because they didn't click "submit."

The Solution

We developed an intelligent recovery system that captures form data in real-time, field-by-field, as the user types. No submit? No problem.

How It Works

Real-time Monitoring

Captures data as users type, keystroke by keystroke

Smart Debounce

Optimized 2-second delay to save server resources

Session Tracking

Saves partial data if the user abandons the form

Auto-Cleanup

Deletes recovery records once form is submitted

Rich Metadata

Includes IP, URL, referrer, and timestamp for context

Privacy-First: Data is stored securely and deleted upon submission or after a configurable retention period.

Real Success Story

A furniture business noticed a high abandonment rate on their quote form but didn't know why users were leaving.

By reviewing the Partial Data captured from abandoned forms, they found a pattern:

John Smith
← 85% stopped here

Realizing users were hesitant to provide their phone numbers so early, they made the field optional.

Marketing Automation

Mailchimp Integration

Transform form submissions into instant email marketing campaigns

The Problem

You're manually copying emails from Contact Form 7 to Mailchimp. This loses 30 minutes a day, risks typos, and kills the momentum of an instant follow-up.

The Solution

We built a direct integration with advanced features that rival premium marketing platforms, ensuring every lead is captured perfectly.

Pro Features

Instant Sync

Contacts added in under 1 second

Multiple Feeds

Add to multiple lists simultaneously

Custom Mapping

Map fields to Mailchimp Merge Tags

Auto-Tagging

Tag contacts based on form source

Flexible Opt-in

Single or Double opt-in support

Direct API integration for maximum reliability

Success Story

Before PRO
  • Manually uploaded leads every weekend
  • 24-48 hour delay before first email
  • Leads lost interest by then
  • 4 hours/week on admin work
After PRO Integration
Submit
Sync
Tag
Email

Every signup was instantly synced and tagged. By delivering a "First-Week Free" guide the second a user clicked submit, she turned cold leads into engaged prospects.

Twilio SMS

Strike faster than your competition with instant text alerts

The Problem

Time kills deals. Whether it's your team missing a notification or a lead feeling ignored, every minute of silence increases the chance they'll move on to a competitor. Email is easy to ignore, SMS is impossible to miss.

The Solution

We integrated Twilio SMS to provide a dual-path response system. Instantly notify your team for fast action, and simultaneously text the customer to confirm their request is being handled.

Dual-Path Alert System

Form Submitted
URGENT

To Your Team

Triggered for high-value leads

2:34 PM
Sales Team
🚨 URGENT: New Demo Request
Name: Sarah Johnson
Service: Enterprise Plan
Phone: (555) 123-4567
Call immediately!
Just now
CONFIRMED

To Your Customer

Instant gratification & trust

2:34 PM
Your Company
Hi Sarah! 👋

We've received your demo request for our Enterprise Plan.

A specialist will call you within 5 minutes. Thanks for your interest!
Just now

Key Capabilities

Internal Alerts

Instant texts to one or many team members

Customer SMS

Send direct confirmations to leads

Dynamic Data

Merge form fields (Name, Service, etc.) into texts

International

Global support for over 150 countries

Reliability

Detailed delivery tracking and error logging

The Competitive Edge

By enabling instant SMS alerts for your team and text confirmations for your customers, you significantly increase your chances of securing the lead.

98%
SMS Open Rate
vs 20% for Email
90 sec
Avg Response Time
vs 90 min for Email
7x
Higher Close Rate
Within 1 minute
Your Team: Gets instant notification, calls lead within 2 minutes
Your Customer: Receives confirmation, feels valued, stays engaged
Your Competitor: Still checking email, calls 30 minutes later, lead already chose you

Detailed Logs

See everything that happens, debug anything in minutes

The Problem

Something went wrong, a webhook didn't fire, or an SMS didn't send. Without logs, you're debugging blind, wasting hours trying to guess what happened. You can't fix what you can't see.

The Solution

We built detailed logging for every single action the plugin takes. From spam blocks to API responses, you have a complete paper trail for every submission.

30 Day Money Back Guarantee

If over the next 30 days you are unhappy with our plugin, we'll refund 100% of your money. No questions asked.

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Use on 1 website

  • 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
  • Includes All Features
  • Lifetime Updates
  • 1 Month Priority Support
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  • Includes All Features
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  • 1 Year Priority Support

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