Introducing reCAPTCHA v3 for Paid Plans

We're excited to announce that reCAPTCHA v3 is now available for Static Forms paid plans (Pro and Advanced)! This powerful invisible CAPTCHA solution provides superior spam protection without requiring any user interaction.

What is reCAPTCHA v3?

reCAPTCHA v3 is Google's latest CAPTCHA technology that analyzes user behavior in the background and assigns a score from 0.0 (likely a bot) to 1.0 (likely a human). Unlike v2, there are no checkboxes to click or images to identify - it works completely invisibly!

Key Benefits

• Invisible Protection: No user interaction required - completely frictionless experience
• Score-Based Detection: Uses advanced algorithms to detect bots based on behavior
• Customizable Thresholds: Set your own minimum score for form submissions
• Better Conversion: No frustrating CAPTCHA challenges means more completed forms
• Paid Plans: Available on Static Forms Pro and Advanced plans

Comparing v2 and v3

Setting Up reCAPTCHA v3

Step 1: Get Your reCAPTCHA v3 Keys

1. Visit the Google reCAPTCHA Admin Console
2. Click the "+" icon to register a new site
3. Select reCAPTCHA v3 as the type
4. Add your domain(s)
5. Copy your Site Key and Secret Key

Step 2: Configure in Static Forms

1. Log into your Static Forms dashboard
2. Navigate to CAPTCHA Settings
3. Select the reCAPTCHA tab
4. Choose v3 Invisible (paid plans only)
5. Enter your Secret Key
6. Set your minimum score threshold (recommended: 0.5)
7. Save your settings

Step 3: Implement in Your Form

HTML Form Example

Next.js Example

Understanding Score Thresholds

reCAPTCHA v3 returns a score between 0.0 and 1.0 for each request:

• 1.0: Very likely a legitimate human interaction
• 0.5: Medium risk (recommended default threshold)
• 0.0: Very likely a bot or malicious activity

Choosing Your Threshold

In your Static Forms dashboard, you can set the minimum acceptable score:

• 0.3 - 0.4: More lenient - fewer false positives, but may allow some spam
• 0.5: Balanced - recommended for most use cases
• 0.6 - 0.7: More strict - better spam protection, but may block some legitimate users
• 0.8+: Very strict - may cause false positives for legitimate users

Recommendation: Start with 0.5 and adjust based on your spam levels and user feedback.

Advanced Tips

Custom Actions

You can specify different actions for different forms:

This helps you analyze scores for different form types in the reCAPTCHA admin console.

Error Handling

Always handle potential errors gracefully:

Testing in Development

reCAPTCHA v3 works in localhost for testing. Make sure to register localhost as a domain in your reCAPTCHA admin console.

Monitoring and Analytics

Google provides detailed analytics in the reCAPTCHA admin console:

1. View score distribution across your forms
2. Analyze suspicious requests
3. Monitor detection accuracy
4. Adjust thresholds based on real data

Troubleshooting

Form Rejections

If legitimate users are being blocked:

1. Check your score threshold - try lowering it
2. Review the reCAPTCHA console for score patterns
3. Ensure the reCAPTCHA script loads before form submission

Token Errors

• Tokens expire after 2 minutes - generate a new token for each submission
• Don't reuse tokens across multiple requests
• Ensure your domain is registered in the reCAPTCHA console

Migration from v2 to v3

Already using reCAPTCHA v2? Here's how to upgrade:

1. Generate new v3 keys in the reCAPTCHA console
2. Update your Static Forms settings to v3
3. Replace v2 checkbox with v3 token generation code
4. Test thoroughly with various score thresholds
5. Monitor analytics for the first few days

Why Paid Plans?

reCAPTCHA v3 requires sophisticated score-based analysis and additional infrastructure to process and validate scores effectively. By making this a paid feature, we can:

• Provide reliable, high-performance verification
• Offer customizable score thresholds
• Include detailed analytics and monitoring
• Ensure the best possible user experience

Get Started Today

Ready to upgrade your form protection with invisible reCAPTCHA v3?

1. Upgrade to a paid plan (Pro or Advanced)
2. Follow our setup guide

Have questions? Contact our support team - we're here to help!

Summary

reCAPTCHA v3 offers:

• ✓ Invisible, frictionless user experience
• ✓ Score-based bot detection
• ✓ Customizable security thresholds
• ✓ Better conversion rates
• ✓ Easy implementation

Upgrade to a paid plan today and give your forms the protection they deserve, without compromising user experience!