By integrating reCAPTCHA into your Webflow forms you will create an effective spam-blocking system which grants access only to genuine users. Any interaction with contact forms, signups, or feedback submissions will benefit from reCAPTCHA security because it protects your site from bots as well as malicious attempts.
How can I add a reCAPTCHA to my Webflow forms?
1. The first setup step requires creating reCAPTCHA configurations through Google Admin Console.
- Go to Google reCAPTCHA.
- Register your site:
- Label your project.
- You should opt for either the v2 ("I'm not a robot") or v3 version of reCAPTCHA.
- Add your domain (e.g., yourdomain.com).
- Accept terms and submit.
- Copy down the Site Key and Secret Key values.
2. Add reCAPTCHA Element in Webflow
For reCAPTCHA v2:
- The page containing the form requires access from Webflow Designer.
- Embed an Element into the form block using the Webflow interface.
- Insert the following code sequence inside the Embed structure.[<div class="g-recaptcha" data-sitekey="YOUR_SITE_KEY"></div>]Replace YOUR_SITE_KEY with your actual site key.
3. Include the reCAPTCHA Script
- Open Page Settings or Site Settings.
- Users should add the following text to the Before </body> tag segment.[<script src="https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api.js" async defer></script>]
4. Set Up Form Submission Handling
- Webflow does not provide native validation tools for reCAPTCHA through its built-in form handling system.
- Rephrase the checkout process by implementing Zapier or Make (Integromat) as well as a custom backend script (such as Webhooks) to verify the reCAPTCHA response using Secret Keys prior to submission handling.
5. Test Your Form
- Publish your site.
- Finish the form while completing the reCAPTCHA security test
- The submission will complete the verification checks to ensure proper functionality.
Activate reCAPTCHA for your Webflow forms
You must first sign up your website in the Google reCAPTCHA Admin Console to enable this protection on Webflow forms. Go to Google reCAPTCHA Admin Console and select which version you want before setting up your domain to acquire Site Key and Secret Key. Include your form reCAPTCHA widget using Webflow Embed elements before incorporating required reCAPTCHA scripts into your page settings.
The reCAPTCHA validation feature is not built into Webflow by default hence you must implement data processing through backend services or automation tools such as Zapier, Make, or custom webhooks that check the reCAPTCHA response.
Include reCAPTCHA in all forms
1.Use a Symbol for Forms
- Transfer the form into a Webflow Symbol for further use.
- Enable the reCAPTCHA component by adding its embed interface and script to the Symbol.
- The Symbol should be reused throughout all pages which contain forms.
2.Add reCAPTCHA Script Site-Wide
- Webflow users should navigate to Project Settings followed by Custom Code inside the tab.
- Under Footer Code, paste:[<script src="https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api.js" async defer></script>]
- This ensures reCAPTCHA loads on every page with a form.
3.Verify reCAPTCHA on the Backend
- To enable reCAPTCHA validation for Webflow forms you should rely on platforms such as Zapier along with Make and custom webhooks together with your Google Secret Key.
Conclusion:
Installing reCAPTCHA on your Webflow forms establishes a robust spam protection system which filters out fake submissions so real users receive better service after submission. The security and user experience enhancement process involves only three key steps to implement reCAPTCHA at Google and embed the widget on your forms while conducting backend validation
