How can I eliminate spam emails on my website and my client websites in Webflow?

Spam emails from Webflow forms typically result from bots abusing form submissions. Here’s how to significantly reduce or eliminate them.

1. Use Google reCAPTCHA

• Enable reCAPTCHA in Webflow’s form settings.
• Go to Project Settings > Forms, scroll to reCAPTCHA settings, and check “Use reCAPTCHA”.
• Set up a reCAPTCHA v2 API key pair at Google reCAPTCHA admin console.
• Use the Site Key and Secret Key in your Webflow project.

2. Add a Honeypot Field

• Webflow automatically includes a hidden honeypot field named bot-field. It’s hidden from users but visible to bots.
• Ensure "Require bot protection (Honeypot)" is enabled in Project Settings > Forms.
• Avoid removing or renaming this field in the exported form code if you're hosting externally.

3. Use a Third-Party Spam Filter

• Use tools like Formspree, Zapier + Akismet, or Formspark as an alternative backend for form handling.
• These services allow additional spam filtering and validation.

4. Block Problem IP Addresses

• If you identify specific IPs attacking a site via form, you can implement IP filtering via Cloudflare or your own hosting firewall (if exporting the site).
• Webflow hosting does not currently allow IP blocking, so you'll need to upgrade to third-party processing or use Cloudflare Workers for this.

5. Avoid Displaying Plain Email Addresses

• Don’t expose raw email addresses on your site. Use Webflow’s form elements or JavaScript-based obfuscation to avoid scraping.

6. Limit Form Submissions With Logic (via Make or Zapier)

• Use automation tools like Zapier or Make (Integromat) to:
• Throttle submissions from the same email/IP.
• Analyze form content before allowing a submission to reach the client's inbox.

Summary

To eliminate spam emails in Webflow forms: enable reCAPTCHA, use honeypot protection, and optionally integrate third-party services for deeper spam filtering. These steps greatly reduce spam without sacrificing user experience.