OpenPGP Form Encryption for WordPress
OpenPGP public key encryption for any textarea with a shortcode button.
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- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Where OpenPGP Form Encryption for… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| encryption | >100 |
| forms | >100 |
| gnupg | #4 |
| openpgp | #6 |
| pgp | #11 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About OpenPGP Form Encryption for WordPress
From the official readme · v1.5.1Description
This plugin uses OpenPGP.js to provide public key encryption for a
textarea. It is most useful for any kind of text area that will be
submitted via email or over an unsecured network connection.
The GitHub repository for this plugin is located at https://github.com/pymander/wordpress-openpgp
Usage
This plugin provides a simple shortcode which you can add to your
forms. To use the shortcode, you must first upload your ASCII-armored
public key to your blog’s media section. Note that the public key must
reside on the same server as your blog.
The cryptbutton shortcode takes the following arguments.
keyid
The media ID of your ASCII-armored public key. Either this or keyurl
are required.
keyurl
The URL for your ASCII-armored public key. Either this argument or
keyid are required.
textarea
Optional. The HTML ID for the textarea element to be encrypted. When
this is omitted, the plugin will try to find the correct textarea
automatically.
class
Optional. Specify additional CSS classes for the button element.
text
Optional. Specify the button text. This defaults to “Encrypt”. You can
also use the shortcode as an open/close tag, and the contents will be
used as the button text.
Example
This example uses the Jetpack for WordPress contact form. You can
see an example of the output on my Contact page. The WordPress code
looks something like this:
[contact-form subject='ARNESONIUM CONTACT']
[contact-field label='Name' type='name' required='1'/]
[contact-field label='Email' type='email' required='1'/]
[contact-field label='Phone' type='text'/]
[contact-field label='Comment' type='textarea' required='1'/]
[cryptbutton keyid=42]Encrypt[/cryptbutton]
[/contact-form]
Line 6 displays the cryptbutton usage. Note that I changed some
elements of this example to make things clearer. You will need to play
with layout and CSS to get things looking nice.
Contact Form 7
This plugin also adds a cryptbutton shortcode to
Contact Form 7. Shortcodes use a slightly
different syntax with CF7. All of the options are still available, but
the example above would be used in a form like this:
<p>
[cryptbutton keyid:42 "Encrypt"]
[submit "Send"]
</p>
Installation
To install this plugin, follow these directions:
- Download the latest zip file from the releases page.
- Next, load up your WordPress blog’s dashboard, and go to Plugins > Add New.
- Upload the zip file.
- Click Activate.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a public key?
OpenPGP for WordPress requires access to an OpenPGP public key in ASCII armored form. For more information on key generation and OpenPGP, I recommend the Email Self-Defense website, which has instructions for multiple operating systems.
Changelog
There is no pressing need to upgrade to the latest version. If you're on at least version 1.0, everything should be just dandy for you.
1.5.1
- Escaped outputs to avoid XSS vulnerabilities.
- Removed ‘style’ option from the cryptbutton shortcode.
1.5.0
- Fixed support for newer version of Contact Form 7
- Update to OpenPGP.js 2.6.1 with new API
1.4.0
- Add support for Contact Form 7
1.3.1
- Update to OpenPGP.js 1.2.0
- Fix minor bugs
1.3.0
- Update to OpenPGP.js 1.0.1
- Tested against WordPress 4.2.2
- Robust checks to make sure the browser can support OpenPGP.js
1.2
- Automatically find textarea for encryption.
- Fixed possible bug with plaintext modification.
- Use open and close tags for custom button text.
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Is OpenPGP Form Encryption for Wor… free?
Yes. OpenPGP Form Encryption for Wor… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is OpenPGP Form Encryption for Wor… safe to use in 2026?
OpenPGP Form Encryption for Wor… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use OpenPGP Form Encryption for Wor…?
OpenPGP Form Encryption for Wor… is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,832 times since it launched in December 2014. It was downloaded 212 times in the last 30 days.
Does OpenPGP Form Encryption for Wor… work with WordPress 7.1?
OpenPGP Form Encryption for Wor… is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was OpenPGP Form Encryption for Wor… last updated?
The latest version, 1.5.1, was released on April 17, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes OpenPGP Form Encryption for Wor…?
OpenPGP Form Encryption for Wor… is developed and maintained by arnesonium.
What are the best alternatives to OpenPGP Form Encryption for Wor…?
The most popular alternatives to OpenPGP Form Encryption for Wor… are Email Address Encoder (100K+ installs), WP PGP Encrypted Emails (400+ installs) and WP Hashed IDs (100+ installs).
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