Checkout Shield for WooCommerce
Stop card testing bots that bypass your CAPTCHA. Lightweight checkout protection that works at the API level — where the real attacks happen.
Your CAPTCHA protects the form. This protects the API. Most store owners don’t realize the attacks aren’t even hitting their checkout page.
Also available as a free lite version on WordPress.org →
- 7-day money-back guarantee
- Last updated June 7, 2026
Key Highlights
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Stops Attacks CAPTCHA Can't See
Card testing bots don't fill out your checkout form. They hit your store's API directly, completely bypassing reCAPTCHA and hCaptcha. This plugin catches those invisible attacks before they cost you money in failed transaction fees.
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Works With Any Caching Setup
LiteSpeed, Cloudflare, WP Rocket, W3TC – doesn't matter. The plugin was built specifically to work alongside aggressive caching. No conflicts, no cache exclusions needed, no performance impact.
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Activate and Forget
No API keys to configure. No external services to sign up for. No settings to tweak. Install, activate, done. Check the activity log occasionally if you're curious what's being blocked.
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Features Overview
Features
Description
Blocks Bots at the Source
Validates checkout requests at the API level. Whether attacks come through Block Checkout, Classic Checkout, or direct API calls, every request gets checked before WooCommerce processes it.
Browser Verification
Legitimate customers use real browsers. Bots don't. The plugin verifies requests come from actual browser sessions, blocking automated scripts that can't prove they're human.
Activity Log
See every blocked attempt with timestamps, reasons, and IP addresses. Useful for understanding attack patterns or verifying the plugin is working. Logs auto-cleanup after 30 days.
Operating Modes
Start in Learning mode to see what would be blocked without actually blocking. Switch to Balanced for normal use, or Strict if you're under heavy attack. Change anytime from settings.
Whitelist System
Running a headless store or custom integration? Add API keys or IP addresses to the whitelist. Whitelisted requests bypass all checks. Essential for stores with legitimate automated systems.
Customer Blocking
Block specific customers by email, name, address pattern, or IP directly from the order page. For repeat offenders who slip through or place fraudulent orders that initially look legitimate.
Dashboard Widget
Quick stats on your WordPress dashboard. See blocked attempts today, this week, and protection status at a glance without navigating to the plugin settings.
HPOS Compatible
Fully compatible with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage. Works with both legacy post-based storage and the new custom tables implementation.
Pricing Plans
Choose the plan that fits your needs
Most Popular
Annual License
Advanced fraud prevention with blocklist, detailed logs, and CDN support.
$29 Year
- Everything in Free, plus:
- 3-level logging control (off, blocks only, or everything)
- Last 50 blocked attempts on your dashboard
- Auto-detect real IPs behind Cloudflare, Sucuri, or Akamai
- See the email and payment method bots tried to use
- Tighter bot detection in Permissive mode
- Stop repeat offenders:
- Block by email, name, address, phone, IP, or postal code
- Block a customer directly from any order
- Support:
- 1 year of updates
- Email support
- 14-day money-back guarantee
Lifetime License
Best value. Pay once, use forever.
$119.99 One-Time
- Everything in Annual, plus:
- Lifetime updates (never pay again)
- Lifetime priority support
- Protection:
- Automatic bot blocking on activation
- 4 protection levels to match your needs
- Works with every checkout type and gateway
- Advanced:
- 3-level logging control
- Blocked attempts feed on dashboard
- Auto-detect IPs behind Cloudflare, Sucuri, or Akamai
- See email and payment method bots used
- Stop repeat offenders:
- Block by email, name, address, phone, IP, or postal code
- Block a customer directly from any order
- Best long-term value
Frequently Asked Questions
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reCAPTCHA protects your checkout form. Card testing bots don’t use the form. They send requests directly to WooCommerce’s API endpoints, completely bypassing any frontend protection. Your CAPTCHA never sees them. Checkout Shield intercepts these API requests before WooCommerce processes them.
No. The validation adds microseconds to checkout requests. No external API calls, no waiting on third-party services. Everything happens locally. Your checkout speed stays the same.
Extremely rare in 2025, but the plugin handles it. Customers without JavaScript can still complete checkout with a brief delay while fallback validation kicks in. No one gets locked out.
Yes. Subscription renewals processed server-side are automatically whitelisted. Only new checkout attempts get validated. Existing subscriptions continue renewing normally.
PayPal Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay – they all work. These gateways redirect customers externally for payment, then return to complete the order. The plugin validates the initial checkout request, not the payment callback.
Anti-fraud plugins analyze orders after they’re placed – checking addresses, velocity, risk scores. They catch fraud after payment attempts. Checkout Shield blocks bots before they can even attempt a payment. Different problems, complementary solutions. Use both if you want.
Yes. The Activity Log shows every blocked request with the reason, timestamp, and IP address. Helps you understand attack patterns and verify protection is working.
Add your frontend’s API key or server IP to the whitelist. Whitelisted requests bypass all checks. The plugin includes documentation for common headless setups.
It can if they’re not configured correctly. That’s what the whitelist is for. Add your integration’s credentials or server IP, and requests from that source skip validation entirely.