wenstonCaptcha is a free, self-hosted image CAPTCHA plugin for WordPress that ensures privacy by not relying on third-party services. It supports multiple languages, is GDPR compliant, and integrates via shortcode or Contact Form 7.
wenstonCaptcha sits in PulseGate's Security & compliance platforms category. It focuses on protecting WordPress sites from spam and bots without relying on third-party CAPTCHA services. It is built as a B2B2C product for wordPress site owners seeking privacy-focused CAPTCHA. wenstonCaptcha is free to use. It runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
It is developed by wenstondev, and the product first shipped in 2026. PulseGate's similarity index finds few close equivalents — wenstonCaptcha occupies a relatively distinct niche. Key capabilities include Image CAPTCHA, self-hosted, and GDPR compliant. The interface is available in English, Portuguese, and Russian.
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