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=== Cf7 Lazy Recaptcha ===
Contributors: mtph9
Tags: Contact Form 7, performance, speed optimization
Requires at least: 4.5
Tested up to: 6.4.2
Requires PHP: 8.0
Stable tag: 0.1.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Improves website loading speed by lazy loading reCaptcha for Contact Form 7.

== Description ==

Usually, reCaptcha scripts load immediately in Contect Form 7. Regardless of whether
you use the async or defer strategy, reCaptcha script execution requires a significant
amount of device resources, which is very noticeable on mobile devices.

The idea behind the plugin is simple: load and execute reCaptcha only when the user
starts interacting with the contact form. This results in a significant increase in
loading speed, but it can lead to worse spam detection (see FAQ).




== Installation ==

This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.

1. Upload `lazy-recaptcha-for-cf7.zip` to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory and unzip it
1. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does it reduce the accuracy of spam detection? =

It is likely to [decrease][recaptcha docs]. Therefore, it is advisable to use this method only if there are no other ways to improve the speed.


[recaptcha docs]: https://developers.google.com/recaptcha/docs/loading#lazy_loading "Loading reCAPTCHA | Google for Developers"