Title: forge12marc's Replies - page 7 | WordPress.org --- # forge12marc [ ](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/) * [Profile](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/) * [Topics Started](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/topics/) * [Replies Created](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/replies/) * [Reviews Written](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/reviews/) * [Topics Replied To](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/replied-to/) * [Engagements](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/engagements/) * [Favorites](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/favorites/) Search replies: ## Forum Replies Created Viewing 15 replies - 91 through 105 (of 111 total) [←](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/replies/page/6/?output_format=md) [1](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/replies/?output_format=md) [2](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/replies/page/2/?output_format=md) [3](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/replies/page/3/?output_format=md)… [6](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/replies/page/6/?output_format=md) 7 [8](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/replies/page/8/?output_format=md) [→](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/replies/page/8/?output_format=md) * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[SilentShield – Captcha & Anti-Spam for WordPress (CF7, WPForms, Elementor, WooCommerce)] Plugin not longer working](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-not-longer-working/) * Plugin Support [forge12marc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/) * (@forge12marc) * [7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-not-longer-working/#post-18651044) * Hello [@senjoralfonso](https://wordpress.org/support/users/senjoralfonso/) * the shortcode-based CAPTCHA integration was already marked as **deprecated in version 2.0** and has been fully removed with version 2.2.4 to keep the codebase clean and maintainable. * To restore CAPTCHA in your Contact Form 7 forms, please go to: **SilentShield → Settings → Extended**and enable the Contact Form 7 integration there. This will automatically protect all your CF7 forms without requiring shortcodes. * Our goal is to provide an **invisible shield** – effective protection against spam that works seamlessly, without disrupting your visitors. * Best regards, Marc * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[SilentShield – Captcha & Anti-Spam for WordPress (CF7, WPForms, Elementor, WooCommerce)] Catcha disappeared in 2.2.42 for Elementor forms and WordPress login](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/catcha-disappeared-in-2-2-42-for-elementor-forms-and-wordpress-login/) * Plugin Support [forge12marc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/) * (@forge12marc) * [7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/catcha-disappeared-in-2-2-42-for-elementor-forms-and-wordpress-login/#post-18651039) * Hello [@wauf](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wauf/) , * thank you for providing the log file – this allowed us to identify the issue. * We have fixed the problem, and it is already corrected in the latest release of SilentShield. Please update the plugin, and the form should be protected again as expected. * Thank you for your support and feedback. * Best regards, Marc * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[SilentShield – Captcha & Anti-Spam for WordPress (CF7, WPForms, Elementor, WooCommerce)] Gravity Form Bypass](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/gravity-form-bypass/) * Plugin Support [forge12marc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/) * (@forge12marc) * [7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/gravity-form-bypass/#post-18650894) * Hello [@pluggedindev](https://wordpress.org/support/users/pluggedindev/) , * thank you for reporting this. The critical error has already been fixed in the latest release. * Please update SilentShield to the newest version – it should now run without any issues. * Best regards, Marc * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[SilentShield – Captcha & Anti-Spam for WordPress (CF7, WPForms, Elementor, WooCommerce)] Feedback about version 2.2.4](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/feedback-about-version-2-2-4/) * Plugin Support [forge12marc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/) * (@forge12marc) * [7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/feedback-about-version-2-2-4/#post-18650892) * Hello [@bonaldi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bonaldi/) * thank you for reporting this. The issue with the manual delete buttons has already been fixed in the latest release. * Please update SilentShield to the newest version, and the buttons should now work as expected. * Best regards, Marc * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[SilentShield – Captcha & Anti-Spam for WordPress (CF7, WPForms, Elementor, WooCommerce)] Feedback about version 2.2.4](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/feedback-about-version-2-2-4/) * Plugin Support [forge12marc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/) * (@forge12marc) * [7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/feedback-about-version-2-2-4/#post-18650878) * Hi [@bonaldi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bonaldi/) , * thank you for testing again and for your feedback. * On telemetry: SilentShield does **not** send any personal data. Only technical plugin usage information is collected.There are no emails, no names, no IP addresses, and no form content being transmitted. * As mentioned above, the complete list of collected fields is: - `plugin_slug` (technical identifier) - `plugin_version` (release used) - `snapshot_date` (collection date) - `settings_json` (active configuration options, pseudonymized) - `features_json` (which features are enabled) - `created_at`, `first_seen`, `last_seen` (timestamps, anonymized) - `counters_json` (usage counts of spam protection events) - `wp_version` (WordPress version) - `php_version` (PHP version) - `locale` (site language) * That’s the full scope. Nothing else is collected. SilentShield remains completely GDPR-compliant, as no personal data is ever processed. * Best regards, Marc * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[SilentShield – Captcha & Anti-Spam for WordPress (CF7, WPForms, Elementor, WooCommerce)] Catcha disappeared in 2.2.42 for Elementor forms and WordPress login](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/catcha-disappeared-in-2-2-42-for-elementor-forms-and-wordpress-login/) * Plugin Support [forge12marc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/) * (@forge12marc) * [7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/catcha-disappeared-in-2-2-42-for-elementor-forms-and-wordpress-login/#post-18650854) * Hello [@wauf](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wauf/) , * thanks for the detailed report and the version info. * First, please try a quick reset of the integration state: 1) Open **SilentShield → Settings** and click **Save** once (even if nothing changed).2) Go to **SilentShield → Settings → Extended**, make sure **WordPress Login** and **Elementor** are enabled, then **Save** again.3) Clear any page/cache plugin you might use and test the login page + an Elementor form. * If the CAPTCHA still doesn’t appear: * 4) Enable WordPress debugging so we can capture a clean trace: - In `wp-config.php`, set: `define('WP_DEBUG', true);``define('WP_DEBUG_LOG', true);``define('WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY', false);`5) Submit the affected form once and also visit the WP login page to trigger the hooks.6) A log file should be created at:`wp-content/uploads/f12-logs/plugins-2025-09-22.log`7) Please email that file to **[info@forge12.com](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/replies/page/7/info@forge12.com?output_format=md)** with a short note about which page/form you tested. * This will let us pinpoint the cause quickly. If anything changes after re-saving the settings, let us know. * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[SilentShield – Captcha & Anti-Spam for WordPress (CF7, WPForms, Elementor, WooCommerce)] Gravity Form Bypass](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/gravity-form-bypass/) * Plugin Support [forge12marc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/) * (@forge12marc) * [7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/gravity-form-bypass/#post-18650261) * Hello [@pluggedindev](https://wordpress.org/support/users/pluggedindev/) , * sorry for the critical error – that should not happen. * Could you please enable WordPress debug mode (WP_DEBUG) and share the exact error message or stack trace from your log? This will help us identify the cause immediately. * We want SilentShield to be stable and lightweight – thanks for reporting this so we can fix it quickly. * Best regards, Marc * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[SilentShield – Captcha & Anti-Spam for WordPress (CF7, WPForms, Elementor, WooCommerce)] Captcha in Events Manager Form](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/captcha-in-events-manager-form/) * Plugin Support [forge12marc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/) * (@forge12marc) * [7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/captcha-in-events-manager-form/#post-18650050) * Hello [@businessdesign20](https://wordpress.org/support/users/businessdesign20/), * thank you for your question. * SilentShield is provided **completely free of charge**. Because of this, we unfortunately cannot support every premium plugin on the market – otherwise our maintenance costs would explode. * At the moment we therefore do not plan to integrate EventsManager into the free version of SilentShield. However, we are considering offering a **premium solution** in the future that could cover such integrations. * Our focus remains: providing strong, reliable spam protection for the most widely used WordPress form plugins, free for everyone. * Best regards, Marc * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[SilentShield – Captcha & Anti-Spam for WordPress (CF7, WPForms, Elementor, WooCommerce)] CAPTCHA disappeared in CF7 since update 2.2.4](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/captcha-disappeared-in-cf7-since-update-2-2-4/) * Plugin Support [forge12marc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/) * (@forge12marc) * [7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/captcha-disappeared-in-cf7-since-update-2-2-4/#post-18650047) * Hello [@danielbinda](https://wordpress.org/support/users/danielbinda/) , * thank you for reporting this. * We have already released a hotfix for version 2.2.4 that restores CAPTCHA protection in Contact Form 7. * If you were still using the old shortcode-based implementation, please note: - Since version **2.0** the shortcode solution has been marked as **deprecated**. - With version **2.2.4** it has now been removed in order to keep the codebase clean and structured. - To restore your CAPTCHA, please go to **Settings → Extended → Contact Form 7** and enable the integration there. * Our goal is clear: reduce spam effectively without restricting legitimate users. Every step we take in cleaning up the codebase and simplifying integrations moves us closer to that goal. * Best regards, Marc * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[SilentShield – Captcha & Anti-Spam for WordPress (CF7, WPForms, Elementor, WooCommerce)] Feedback about version 2.2.4](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/feedback-about-version-2-2-4/) * Plugin Support [forge12marc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/) * (@forge12marc) * [7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/feedback-about-version-2-2-4/#post-18650046) * Hi [@bonaldi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bonaldi/) * thank you for raising your concerns – I value your contribution and the fact that you hold us to a high standard. * We just released a **hotfix** that should address the issues you mentioned: 1. **CF7 / WP Form Lite forms disappearing** – this was caused by a regression. The hotfix restores compatibility. If for any reason the forms are still missing, please go to **Settings → Extended** and simply re-enable the required services manually. 2. **Code comments in German** – agreed, this penalizes contributions. We have started translating all comments into English so that the codebase is accessible to everyone. 3. **Telemetry toggle** – fixed. The toggle now respects the user’s choice. Telemetry remains pseudonymized and limited to plugin usage data only (see updated README for the full list of collected fields). * On telemetry: SilentShield does collect usage data by default, but it is **fully pseudonymized** and limited strictly to plugin-related technical information. We do not collect IP addresses, no form data, and no personal user data of any kind. Only plugin usage is measured – nothing that can identify a person or site visitor. * To make this transparent, we have updated the README to list every single field that is tracked: - `plugin_slug` (technical identifier) - `plugin_version` (release used) - `snapshot_date` (collection date) - `settings_json` (active configuration options, pseudonymized) - `features_json` (which features are enabled) - `created_at`, `first_seen`, `last_seen` (timestamps, anonymized) - `counters_json` (usage counts of spam protection events) - `wp_version` (WordPress version) - `php_version` (PHP version) - `locale` (site language) * That’s the complete list. Nothing else is collected. * The purpose is solely to understand which features are actually used, so we can improve defaults, remove unnecessary complexity, and keep the plugin lightweight. * SilentShield will always remain GDPR-compliant. But just as important: it will remain transparent – and you should know exactly what is being collected. * Best regards, Marc * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[SilentShield – Captcha & Anti-Spam for WordPress (CF7, WPForms, Elementor, WooCommerce)] feature request for JetForms andACF-Forms](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/feature-request-for-jetforms-andacf-forms/) * Plugin Support [forge12marc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/) * (@forge12marc) * [7 months, 1 week ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/feature-request-for-jetforms-andacf-forms/#post-18649589) * Hello [@silva8899](https://wordpress.org/support/users/silva8899/) , * I’m happy to let you know that we have integrated JetForms within the Plugin. Please let me know if you need any further assistance. * Best Regards Marc * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[SilentShield – Captcha & Anti-Spam for WordPress (CF7, WPForms, Elementor, WooCommerce)] Using blacklist causes 403 error on save](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/using-blacklist-causes-403-error-on-save/) * Plugin Support [forge12marc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/) * (@forge12marc) * [7 months, 1 week ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/using-blacklist-causes-403-error-on-save/#post-18649588) * Hello [@derroth](https://wordpress.org/support/users/derroth/) , * As we did not get any update, I’ll close the ticket for the moment. If you need further assistance, feel free to open a new ticket. * Best Regards, Marc * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[SilentShield – Captcha & Anti-Spam for WordPress (CF7, WPForms, Elementor, WooCommerce)] Works on Woocommerce checkout?](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/works-on-woocommerce-checkout/) * Plugin Support [forge12marc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/) * (@forge12marc) * [7 months, 1 week ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/works-on-woocommerce-checkout/#post-18649586) * Hello [@kosmikkreeper](https://wordpress.org/support/users/kosmikkreeper/) , * We’ve updated the plugin and have also added the ability to block IP addresses. You can find the option within the settings. * Best Regards Marc * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[SilentShield – Captcha & Anti-Spam for WordPress (CF7, WPForms, Elementor, WooCommerce)] Gravity Form Bypass](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/gravity-form-bypass/) * Plugin Support [forge12marc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/) * (@forge12marc) * [7 months, 1 week ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/gravity-form-bypass/#post-18649585) * Hello [@pluggedindev](https://wordpress.org/support/users/pluggedindev/) , * Thank you for your feedback. We’ve updated the Plugin releasing many bug fixes and improvements. Can you check if your issue has been resolved too? * Best Regards Marc * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[SilentShield – Captcha & Anti-Spam for WordPress (CF7, WPForms, Elementor, WooCommerce)] Gravity Form Bypass](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/gravity-form-bypass/) * Plugin Support [forge12marc](https://wordpress.org/support/users/forge12marc/) * (@forge12marc) * [7 months, 1 week ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/gravity-form-bypass/#post-18646393) * Hello [@pluggedindev](https://wordpress.org/support/users/pluggedindev/) – can you tell us which version of the plugin (Gravity Form, WordPress, Captcha) you are using ? 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