Have you used any alternative captchas for Webflow forms, and if so, how did you integrate them?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Alternative Captchas for Webflow Forms

Webflow currently does not provide a built-in captcha feature for its forms. However, there are alternative captcha options available that you can integrate with Webflow forms to add an extra layer of security and prevent spam submissions. Here are three popular alternatives and the integration methods:

  1. reCAPTCHA v2
  • Google's reCAPTCHA v2 is a widely used and reliable captcha solution.
  • To integrate reCAPTCHA v2 with your Webflow form, follow these steps:
    1. Sign up for an API key at the reCAPTCHA website.
    2. In your Webflow project, add an HTML Embed element to the form page where you want to display the captcha.
    3. Copy and paste the necessary HTML code provided by reCAPTCHA into the HTML Embed element.
    4. Save the changes and publish your Webflow site.
  1. hCaptcha
  • hCaptcha is another popular captcha solution that offers a more user-friendly experience than traditional captchas.
  • To integrate hCaptcha with your Webflow form, follow these steps:
    1. Sign up for an API key at the hCaptcha website.
    2. In your Webflow project, add an HTML Embed element to the form page.
    3. Copy and paste the necessary HTML code provided by hCaptcha into the HTML Embed element.
    4. Save the changes and publish your Webflow site.
  1. Custom Captcha Solution
  • If you prefer a more customized captcha solution, you can implement a custom captcha system using JavaScript or a third-party library.
  • To integrate a custom captcha solution with your Webflow form, follow these general steps:
    1. Choose a captcha library or implementation method that suits your requirements.
    2. Write the necessary JavaScript code to generate and validate captchas.
    3. In your Webflow project, add an HTML Embed element to the form page.
    4. Copy and paste the necessary HTML and JavaScript code into the HTML Embed element.
    5. Save the changes and publish your Webflow site.

These alternative captcha solutions provide improved security against spam submissions on Webflow forms. Choose the one that best fits your needs and integrate it into your Webflow project for an enhanced security experience.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I integrate reCAPTCHA v2 with Webflow forms?
  2. What is hCaptcha and how do I add it to my Webflow forms?
  3. Can I implement a custom captcha solution in Webflow forms?