# Add reCaptcha **URL:** \ **Category:** Form Builder\ **Tags:** Released\ **Created:** [July 18, 2022, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.elfsight.com/t/add-recaptcha/5186 "2022-07-18T22:06:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ElfsightBot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ecd19e/32.png) [@ElfsightBot](https://community.elfsight.com/u/ElfsightBot)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2022, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.elfsight.com/t/add-recaptcha/5186/1 "2022-07-18T22:06:32Z")
It would be especially great to have reCapcha that uses arithmetic to protect the form from bots ---
**Author:** ![Helga](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.elfsight.com/helga/32/1155_2.png) [@Helga](https://community.elfsight.com/u/Helga)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2022, 12:00am UTC](https://community.elfsight.com/t/add-recaptcha/5186/2 "2022-10-10T00:00:00Z")
Folks, our former Wishlist portal, where our users shared their requests and suggestions, was transferred to this forum. You’re most welcome to vote, add new ideas, and leave your comments here — we surely will consider them all! 🤩 Original Votes: 8 ---
**Author:** ![ElfsightBot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ecd19e/32.png) [@ElfsightBot](https://community.elfsight.com/u/ElfsightBot)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2022, 12:00am UTC](https://community.elfsight.com/t/add-recaptcha/5186/3 "2022-07-18T00:00:00Z")
Original comment from D B transferred from the previous Wishlist portal: > [@](#): > > I second this. Too many soammers get through, even with Google reCapcha. Using a verification method that requires computation would be ideal. 5+9=? ---
**Author:** ![Helga](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.elfsight.com/helga/32/1155_2.png) [@Helga](https://community.elfsight.com/u/Helga)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2022, 12:00am UTC](https://community.elfsight.com/t/add-recaptcha/5186/4 "2022-07-21T00:00:00Z")
Hello folks! Thank you for this idea! We do understand your reasons, and we’ll think over adding a reCaptcha to the widget. Thanks a lot for your help! Helga, Community Manager Join our online meeting space — [Community Forum](https://bit.ly/3iNymoP) Keep up with latest updates — [Facebook](https://elfsig.ht/3zUsqBa) ---
**Author:** ![ElfsightBot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ecd19e/32.png) [@ElfsightBot](https://community.elfsight.com/u/ElfsightBot)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2022, 12:00am UTC](https://community.elfsight.com/t/add-recaptcha/5186/5 "2022-07-26T00:00:00Z")
Original comment transferred from the previous Wishlist portal: > [@](#): > > I created and installed a form on a sandbox website. It didn’t last more than one for it to get spam. ---
**Author:** ![ElfsightBot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ecd19e/32.png) [@ElfsightBot](https://community.elfsight.com/u/ElfsightBot)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2022, 12:00am UTC](https://community.elfsight.com/t/add-recaptcha/5186/6 "2022-07-26T00:00:00Z")
Original comment transferred from the previous Wishlist portal: > [@](#): > > \*one day ---
**Author:** ![ElfsightBot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ecd19e/32.png) [@ElfsightBot](https://community.elfsight.com/u/ElfsightBot)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2022, 12:00am UTC](https://community.elfsight.com/t/add-recaptcha/5186/7 "2022-07-28T00:00:00Z")
Original comment transferred from the previous Wishlist portal: > [@](#): > > Plus one vote ---
**Author:** ![ElfsightBot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ecd19e/32.png) [@ElfsightBot](https://community.elfsight.com/u/ElfsightBot)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2022, 12:00am UTC](https://community.elfsight.com/t/add-recaptcha/5186/8 "2022-08-04T00:00:00Z")
Original comment transferred from the previous Wishlist portal: > [@](#): > > D B’s comment, listed below on 18 July, could possibly be a quick fix until reCaptcha can be re-introduced. > > I’m thinking some algorithm/logic in the Age Verification widget may possibly be re-used. ---
**Author:** ![ElfsightBot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ecd19e/32.png) [@ElfsightBot](https://community.elfsight.com/u/ElfsightBot)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2022, 12:00am UTC](https://community.elfsight.com/t/add-recaptcha/5186/9 "2022-08-18T00:00:00Z")
Original comment transferred from the previous Wishlist portal: > [@](#): > > As a workaround without reCaptcha, I’ve added a calendar widget, mandatory field, into my form. This requires a visitor/user to select a date before the submit button will be activated. > > This does ZERO validation and good enough for my Contact Us forms. ---
**Author:** ![Helga](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.elfsight.com/helga/32/1155_2.png) [@Helga](https://community.elfsight.com/u/Helga)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2022, 12:00am UTC](https://community.elfsight.com/t/add-recaptcha/5186/10 "2022-08-22T00:00:00Z")
Hello folks, Thanks a lot for your comments! @jm.quek@qmani.com thank you for your ideas and for the workaround provided! I really hope it might serve as a temporary solution at the moment, but I do believe we will bring the reCaptcha back in our future updates 🙏🏻 Thank you for your involvement! Helga, Community Manager Join our online meeting space — [Community Forum](https://bit.ly/3iNymoP) Keep up with the latest updates — [Changelog](https://elfsig.ht/3wwBLzB) Get to know our team — [Instagram](https://elfsig.ht/3veFzF4) ---
**Author:** ![ElfsightBot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ecd19e/32.png) [@ElfsightBot](https://community.elfsight.com/u/ElfsightBot)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2022, 7:21am UTC](https://community.elfsight.com/t/add-recaptcha/5186/11 "2022-08-17T07:21:16Z")
Please add captcha to the Form Builder widget ---
**Author:** ![Helga](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.elfsight.com/helga/32/1155_2.png) [@Helga](https://community.elfsight.com/u/Helga)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2022, 9:45am UTC](https://community.elfsight.com/t/add-recaptcha/5186/12 "2022-12-20T09:45:44Z")
Folks, I’m happy to say that the reCaptcha is back! 🙂 You will find it on Settings tab → Spam Protection: ![recaptcha](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/elfsight/original/2X/5/5f1126df879d722d86bc8aca83506ec4d5a7b353.png)