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tinect/altcha-captcha
=====================

Self-hosted Altcha Captcha plugin for Shopware 6. Adds secure, user-friendly bot protection without relying on third-party services.

1.9.0(4mo ago)2283[2 issues](https://github.com/FriendsOfShopware/FroshAltchaCaptcha/issues)MITPHPCI passing

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FroshAltchaCaptcha
==================

[](#froshaltchacaptcha)

Self-hosted Altcha Captcha plugin for Shopware 6. Adds secure, user-friendly bot protection without relying on third-party services.

Features
--------

[](#features)

- **Self-Hosted**: No external dependencies or third-party services required
- **Privacy-First**: Fully compliant with GDPR and privacy regulations
- **Lightweight**: Minimal performance impact on your shop
- **User-Friendly**: Better user experience compared to traditional CAPTCHAs
- **Easy Integration**: Works seamlessly with Shopware 6 forms

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

[](#installation)

### Via Composer

[](#via-composer)

```
composer require frosh/altcha-captcha
```

```
bin/console plugin:refresh
bin/console plugin:install --activate FroshAltchaCaptcha
bin/console cache:clear
```

Configuration
-------------

[](#configuration)

After installation, configure the plugin in the Shopware administration:

1. Navigate to **Settings > General > Basic Information**
2. Scroll down to the **CAPTCHA** section
3. Select **AltchaCaptcha** under **Active CAPTCHAS**
4. Configure your Altcha settings according to your needs below the selection

How It Works
------------

[](#how-it-works)

Altcha is a modern, privacy-focused CAPTCHA alternative that uses proof-of-work challenges to verify that form submissions come from real users, not bots. Unlike traditional CAPTCHAs:

- No image recognition required
- No personal data collection
- No tracking cookies
- Fully self-hosted solution

Development
-----------

[](#development)

### Project Structure

[](#project-structure)

```
src/
├── Controller/
│   └── AltchaController.php       # API endpoints for CAPTCHA verification
├── Migration/
│   └── Migration1763454351...php  # Database setup
├── Storefront/
│   └── Framework/
│       └── AltchaCaptcha.php      # Core CAPTCHA logic
└── FroshAltchaCaptcha.php        # Plugin bootstrap

```

Support
-------

[](#support)

- **GitHub Issues**:

License
-------

[](#license)

This plugin is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).

Credits
-------

[](#credits)

- Developed by [tinect](https://github.com/tinect/)
- Powered by [Altcha](https://altcha.org/)

**Note**: This plugin is an independent implementation and the developer (tinect) is not associated with or endorsed by ALTCHA.

About Altcha
------------

[](#about-altcha)

Altcha is an open-source, self-hosted CAPTCHA alternative that provides bot protection without compromising user privacy or experience. Learn more at [altcha.org](https://altcha.org/).

###  Health Score

41

—

FairBetter than 89% of packages

Maintenance82

Actively maintained with recent releases

Popularity18

Limited adoption so far

Community12

Small or concentrated contributor base

Maturity43

Maturing project, gaining track record

 Bus Factor1

Top contributor holds 88.5% of commits — single point of failure

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 ~2 days

Total

15

Last Release

141d ago

### Community

Maintainers

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