README

Self-hosted Altcha Captcha plugin for Shopware 6. Adds secure, user-friendly bot protection without relying on third-party services.

Features

• Self-Hosted: No external dependencies or third-party services required
• Privacy-First: Fully compliant with GDPR and privacy regulations
• Lightweight: Minimal performance impact on your shop
• User-Friendly: Better user experience compared to traditional CAPTCHAs
• Easy Integration: Works seamlessly with Shopware 6 forms

Installation

Via Composer

composer require frosh/altcha-captcha

bin/console plugin:refresh
bin/console plugin:install --activate FroshAltchaCaptcha
bin/console cache:clear

Configuration

After installation, configure the plugin in the Shopware administration:

1. Navigate to Settings > General > Basic Information
2. Scroll down to the CAPTCHA section
3. Select AltchaCaptcha under Active CAPTCHAS
4. Configure your Altcha settings according to your needs below the selection

How It Works

Altcha is a modern, privacy-focused CAPTCHA alternative that uses proof-of-work challenges to verify that form submissions come from real users, not bots. Unlike traditional CAPTCHAs:

• No image recognition required
• No personal data collection
• No tracking cookies
• Fully self-hosted solution

Development

Project Structure

src/
├── Controller/
│   └── AltchaController.php       # API endpoints for CAPTCHA verification
├── Migration/
│   └── Migration1763454351...php  # Database setup
├── Storefront/
│   └── Framework/
│       └── AltchaCaptcha.php      # Core CAPTCHA logic
└── FroshAltchaCaptcha.php        # Plugin bootstrap

Support

• GitHub Issues: https://github.com/FriendsOfShopware/FroshAltchaCaptcha/issues

License

This plugin is licensed under the MIT License.

Credits

• Developed by tinect
• Powered by Altcha

Note: This plugin is an independent implementation and the developer (tinect) is not associated with or endorsed by ALTCHA.

About Altcha

Altcha is an open-source, self-hosted CAPTCHA alternative that provides bot protection without compromising user privacy or experience. Learn more at altcha.org.