Title: Error: Google reCAPTCHA verification failed. Unknown error
Last modified: May 11, 2021

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# Error: Google reCAPTCHA verification failed. Unknown error

 *  Resolved [Trish](https://wordpress.org/support/users/trible/)
 * (@trible)
 * [5 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/error-google-recaptcha-verification-failed-unknown-error/)
 * Two of my websites are now causing this error EVERYTIME I try to log in to update
   the sites.
 * Both use DIFFERENT themes. One uses Thrive’s Rise theme while the other uses 
   GeneratePress.
 * In order to log in now, I have to access the site’s FTP and deactivate this plugin
   and then RE-activate it.
 * Was sooooo hoping that an update of this plugin would solve this, but alas… nothing.
   Plllllleeeease fix?
 * Thank you in advance,
    Trish

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 *  Plugin Author [Minor](https://wordpress.org/support/users/minor/)
 * (@minor)
 * [5 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/error-google-recaptcha-verification-failed-unknown-error/#post-14429882)
 * Hi [@trible](https://wordpress.org/support/users/trible/),
 * What’s the url of your website/s?
 * Could be some cache problem, try to press CTRL+F5 in your browser (force page
   reload). Is your site/secret key really correct? Do you use reCAPTCHA in version
   2 or 3 – invisible?
 * Could be a problem with website hosting. Standard WordPress updates goes smoothly
   via administration?
 *  Thread Starter [Trish](https://wordpress.org/support/users/trible/)
 * (@trible)
 * [5 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/error-google-recaptcha-verification-failed-unknown-error/#post-14443004)
 * Hi [@minor](https://wordpress.org/support/users/minor/),
 * Only the one continues with this error.
 * They are both setup exactly the same, are on different servers but the same host.
   The only differences are the theme and some plugins, as they are for different
   purposes.
 * Can I send you the URL in a private message? The option to add a URL is no longer
   being offered here.
 * Thank you in advance,
    Trish
 *  Thread Starter [Trish](https://wordpress.org/support/users/trible/)
 * (@trible)
 * [4 years, 12 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/error-google-recaptcha-verification-failed-unknown-error/#post-14549755)
 * Hmmm… am I being ignored?
 *  Plugin Author [Minor](https://wordpress.org/support/users/minor/)
 * (@minor)
 * [4 years, 12 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/error-google-recaptcha-verification-failed-unknown-error/#post-14549796)
 * Hi [@trible](https://wordpress.org/support/users/trible/),
 * I’m sorry, too busy – I give priority to my business. This plugin has no guaranteed
   support, you can use it or not, up to you.
 * Looks like there is some plugin conflict. Unfortunately I have no capacity to
   solve every problem individually.
 * If you find out which plugin, write it here and I take a look when I do next 
   plugin update (unfortunately no idea when).
 *  Thread Starter [Trish](https://wordpress.org/support/users/trible/)
 * (@trible)
 * [4 years, 12 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/error-google-recaptcha-verification-failed-unknown-error/#post-14555081)
 * Hi [@minor](https://wordpress.org/support/users/minor/),
 * You may be right about finding another plugin. The other site is now acting up
   again too. 🙁
 * Thanks for trying.
 *  Plugin Author [Minor](https://wordpress.org/support/users/minor/)
 * (@minor)
 * [4 years, 12 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/error-google-recaptcha-verification-failed-unknown-error/#post-14555144)
 * Ok, I understand.
 * Unfortunately it’s really hard to keep compatibility with tons of themes and 
   other plugins.

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 * Last reply from: [Minor](https://wordpress.org/support/users/minor/)
 * Last activity: [4 years, 12 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/error-google-recaptcha-verification-failed-unknown-error/#post-14555144)
 * Status: resolved