MioGuard for Contact Form 7
Spam and bot protection for Contact Form 7 forms with honeypot and rate limiting.
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MioGuard for Contact Form 7 shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where MioGuard for Contact Form 7 stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cf7 | >100 |
| contact form 7 | >100 |
| honeypot | >100 |
| rate limit | >100 |
| spam protection | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About MioGuard for Contact Form 7
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
MioGuard for Contact Form 7 is a lightweight and easy-to-use plugin that protects Contact Form 7 forms from spam and bot submissions using an IP-based rate limit and a customizable honeypot field.
This plugin is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Contact Form 7 team.
Key features:
– Rate-limit form submissions by IP (configurable from the admin panel; default 5 minutes)
– Customizable honeypot field to catch bots
– Optional “Protected by CF7 Simple Guard” badge
– Fully localized (English + Italian included)
– No extra database tables, uses WordPress transients with automatic expiration
– Works with Contact Form 7 forms using Gutenberg or Classic editor
– Compatible with WordPress 6.0+ and PHP 7.4+
How it works:
– The plugin blocks repeat submissions from the same IP within the configured interval.
– The honeypot field prevents automated bots from sending forms.
– Optionally, you can show a small badge at the end of the form to indicate protection.
Localization
– English (en_US) and Italian (it_IT) included.
– Other languages can be added via .po / .mo files in /languages.
Installation
- Upload the
mioguard-for-contact-form-7folder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
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Go to **Settings → MioGuard for Contact Form 7 ** to configure:
- Honeypot field name
- Rate-limit interval (1–1440 minutes)
- Enable/disable the badge
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Add the honeypot field to your forms (example):
- Requires Plugins: contact-form-7
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FAQ
MioGuard for Contact Form 7: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is MioGuard for Contact Form 7 free?
Yes. MioGuard for Contact Form 7 is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is MioGuard for Contact Form 7 safe to use in 2026?
MioGuard for Contact Form 7 shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
How many websites use MioGuard for Contact Form 7?
MioGuard for Contact Form 7 is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 537 times since it launched in February 2026. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.
Does MioGuard for Contact Form 7 work with WordPress 7.1?
MioGuard for Contact Form 7 is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does MioGuard for Contact Form 7 need?
MioGuard for Contact Form 7 requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was MioGuard for Contact Form 7 last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on February 11, 2026 (8 months ago).
Who makes MioGuard for Contact Form 7?
MioGuard for Contact Form 7 is developed and maintained by seconet.
What are the best alternatives to MioGuard for Contact Form 7?
The most popular alternatives to MioGuard for Contact Form 7 are Database Addon for Contact… (600K+ installs), GSheetConnector (40K+ installs) and CF7 to Webhook (30K+ installs).
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