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in2code/powermailrecaptcha
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Google recaptcha TYPO3 extension for powermail

13.1.1(1mo ago)9196.7k↓36.2%14[2 issues](https://github.com/in2code-de/powermailrecaptcha/issues)GPL-2.0-or-laterPHPCI failing

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powermailrecaptcha
==================

[](#powermailrecaptcha)

Google recaptcha for TYPO3 powermail to prevent spam
----------------------------------------------------

[](#google-recaptcha-for-typo3-powermail-to-prevent-spam)

[![Example form with a google recaptcha](Documentation/Images/frontend.png "Example form with a google recaptcha")](Documentation/Images/frontend.png)

Dependencies
------------

[](#dependencies)

- powermail 8.x, 9.x, 10.x, 11.x, 12.x, 13.x
- TYPO3 Version 13
- Google recaptcha V2 ()

Installation
------------

[](#installation)

- Just install this extension via composer `composer require in2code/powermailrecaptcha`
- Register your domain to [www.google.com/recaptcha/](http://www.google.com/recaptcha/) (registration direct link:  - reCAPTCHA, Version 2)
- Add sitekey and secretkey to TypoScript Constants (see example below)
- Ensure that spamshield is enabled (see below) and make it mandatory
- Add a field of Type Google Recaptcha to your powermail form
- Have fun

Example for TypoScript Constants:

```
plugin.tx_powermailrecaptcha.sitekey = 6LdsBBUTAAAAAKMhI67inzeAvzBh5JdRRxlCwbTz
plugin.tx_powermailrecaptcha.secretkey = 6LdsBBUTAAAAAKMhaaaainzeAvzBh5JdRRxlCwbyy

```

Common pitfalls and best practice
---------------------------------

[](#common-pitfalls-and-best-practice)

spamshield must be enabled in powermail (TypoScript setup):

```
plugin.tx_powermail.settings.setup.spamshield._enable = 1

```

Keep up to date if powermail recognize spam (TypoScript setup):

```
# Get an email if spam was recognized
plugin.tx_powermail.settings.setup.spamshield.email = spamreceiver@yourdomain.de

# Write to a logfile when spam was recognized
plugin.tx_powermail.settings.setup.spamshield.logfileLocation = typo3temp/logs/powermailSpam.log

```

Early Access Programm for TYPO3 14 support
------------------------------------------

[](#early-access-programm-for-typo3-14-support)

ℹ️ **TYPO3 14 compatibility**

> See [EAP page (DE)](https://www.in2code.de/agentur/typo3-extensions/early-access-programm/) or [EAP page (EN)](https://www.in2code.de/en/agency/typo3-extensions/early-access-program/) for more information how to get access to a TYPO3 14 version

Releases
--------

[](#releases)

Detailed [changlog](Documentation/changlog.md) (since version 5.2.3)

VersionDateDescription13.1.12026-05-29Bugfix Release13.1.02026-03-01add recaptcha validator (TYPO3 13 only)13.0.02024-12-11TYPO3 v13 compatibility5.2.32024-12-11Maintenance Release5.2.22024-08-25Bugfix to add valid actions - thx to speters5.2.12024-03-30Support for Powermail 125.2.02023-12-31Support for TYPO3 125.1.02023-05-13Support for TYPO3 11 / Fix typo in ter-release.yml file5.0.32021-09-25Fix typo in ter-release.yml file5.0.22021-09-09Add extension key to composer.json5.0.12020-12-03Add TYPO3 dependency to ext\_emconf.php to make TER upload happy5.0.02020-12-03Update dependencies for powermail 8.x4.0.02018-11-21Update dependencies for powermail 7.x3.0.02018-07-13Update dependencies for powermail 6.x2.0.02018-02-14Update dependencies for powermail 5.x1.1.02017-11-04Update dependencies for powermail 4.x1.0.12016-08-06Activate check only if form has a recaptcha field and not every time, some more stuff in the manual1.0.02016-08-06Initial upload - have funDevelopment
===========

[](#development)

Environment is included. Set it up via:

- DDEV start
- Composer install
- ddev import-db --file=.project/db.sql.gz

Made for TYPO3 13 / powermail 13

API Key V2 for local testing:

Branches
--------

[](#branches)

"Master " branch is used for development. Releases are tagged within the master branch

###  Health Score

60

—

FairBetter than 98% of packages

Maintenance88

Actively maintained with recent releases

Popularity42

Moderate usage in the ecosystem

Community22

Small or concentrated contributor base

Maturity72

Established project with proven stability

 Bus Factor2

2 contributors hold 50%+ of commits

How is this calculated?**Maintenance (25%)** — Last commit recency, latest release date, and issue-to-star ratio. Uses a 2-year decay window.

**Popularity (30%)** — Total and monthly downloads, GitHub stars, and forks. Logarithmic scaling prevents top-heavy scores.

**Community (15%)** — Contributors, dependents, forks, watchers, and maintainers. Measures real ecosystem engagement.

**Maturity (30%)** — Project age, version count, PHP version support, and release stability.

###  Release Activity

Cadence

Every ~199 days

Recently: every ~133 days

Total

19

Last Release

36d ago

Major Versions

1.1.1 → 2.0.02018-02-14

2.0.0 → 3.0.02018-07-13

3.0.0 → 4.0.02018-11-21

4.0.0 → 5.0.02020-12-03

5.2.3 → 13.0.02025-08-07

### Community

Maintainers

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Tags

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