We search high-and-low for great scripts that really help web developers and website owners alike. This is one of those scripts that just kicks-ass. There are tons of methods to prevent contact us form and general form spam from getting into your database or in-box. Some how, some way, it always seems to creep it’s way back in.
If you are looking for a sure fire way to reduce inbound web form spam from getting through, check out jQuery Real Person. This plugin enhances an input field to help reduce automated form submissions.
What does it do?
It forces a “real human” to decipher & identify text, comprised of dots. The entered value is then compared to the value stored on the server with the generated value to determine whether processing of the form should continue, or be halted.
Example of jQuery Real Person Validation Request
Options are abundant – too.
Customize your functionality through additional settings like:
- Different character lengths
- Include numbers with alpha-numeric characters
- And the ever-so-cool, regenerate instructions
- Server-side Implementations
