=== Shielda CAPTCHA ===
Contributors: mojtabaghasemi, shielda
Donate link: https://shielda.ir
Tags: captcha, recaptcha, security, woocommerce, anti-bot
Requires at least: 5.6
Tested up to: 7.1
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Official Shielda CAPTCHA plugin to protect WordPress, WooCommerce, and WPForms against automated bots, brute-force attacks, and spam.

== Description ==

[Shielda](https://shielda.ir) is a modern, next-generation CAPTCHA and bot detection service designed to protect websites and web applications from credential stuffing, spam submissions, and malicious automated bot traffic while delivering a delightful, friction-free user experience for genuine human visitors.

With the **Shielda CAPTCHA** WordPress plugin, you can secure every critical entry point on your website in just a few clicks—no coding or template modification required.

### Key Features

* **WordPress Login & Registration:** Stops automated brute-force attacks, password guessing, and fake account creation.
* **WordPress Comments:** Eliminates automated comment spam and trackback abuse.
* **WordPress Lost Password:** Blocks password reset flooding attacks.
* **Full WooCommerce Integration:** Out-of-the-box support for WooCommerce Login, Register, Lost Password, and Checkout forms.
* **WPForms Compatibility:** Seamless integration with both WPForms Lite and WPForms Pro contact forms.
* **Ultra-Fast & Reliable:** Powered by dedicated high-speed edge infrastructure with sub-millisecond response times.
* **Cryptographically Secure:** Server-to-server token verification (`/api/v1/siteverify`) ensures tokens cannot be spoofed or replayed.
* **Privacy-Friendly:** Zero intrusive cross-site tracking and fully compliant with privacy standards.
* **Responsive & Mobile-Ready:** Interactive puzzle and image challenge widgets adapt smoothly to phones, tablets, and desktops.

= Persian / راهنمای فارسی =
افزونه رسمی سامانه شیلدا (Shielda) برای محافظت از وب‌سایت‌های وردپرسی و فروشگاه‌های ووکامرس در برابر ربات‌ها و هرزنامه‌ها. راه‌اندازی آسان تنها با وارد کردن کلیدهای اختصاصی در پیشخوان وردپرس بدون نیاز به تغییر قالب.

== Installation ==

### Automatic Installation (Recommended)
1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Navigate to **Plugins > Add New Plugin**.
3. Search for **Shielda CAPTCHA**.
4. Click **Install Now**, then click **Activate**.

### Manual Installation (ZIP Upload)
1. Download `shielda-captcha.zip` from WordPress.org or directly from the [Shielda Website](https://shielda.ir/wordpress).
2. Go to **Plugins > Add New Plugin > Upload Plugin** in your dashboard.
3. Choose the ZIP file and click **Install Now**, then **Activate**.

### Configuration
1. Obtain your **Site Key** and **Secret Key** from your [Shielda Dashboard](https://shielda.ir).
2. In your WordPress admin menu, go to **Settings > Shielda CAPTCHA** (or click the **Shielda CAPTCHA** sidebar menu).
3. Paste your **Site Key** and **Secret Key**.
4. Select the forms you want to protect (Login, Register, Comments, WooCommerce, WPForms) and click **Save Changes**.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Where do I get my Site Key and Secret Key? =
You can register an account and generate keys for your domains for free on [https://shielda.ir](https://shielda.ir).

= Does Shielda work with WooCommerce? =
Yes! Shielda fully integrates with WooCommerce login, registration, lost password, and checkout forms without requiring template edits.

= Does it support WPForms? =
Yes, Shielda automatically injects protection into forms created with both WPForms Lite and WPForms Pro.

= Does Shielda comply with user privacy regulations? =
Yes. Shielda does not track users across websites, does not sell user data, and complies with privacy protection principles.

== Screenshots ==

1. Shielda CAPTCHA settings page in the WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Shielda CAPTCHA challenge widget displayed on the WordPress login form.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial public release of the official Shielda CAPTCHA WordPress plugin.
* Added native support for WordPress Login, Register, Lost Password, and Comments.
* Added native support for WooCommerce Login, Register, Lost Password, and Checkout.
* Added native support for WPForms Lite and Pro.
* Clean and accessible settings page with server connection test.
