See FY2024-25 WE4.2.3 CAPTCHA evaluation framework instead.
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Request Status: Discovery Phase by Platform PM
Request Type: research
Request Title: Improve Captchas
- Request Description: For several years, we have discussed improvements or alternatives to Fancy Captcha in order to decrease bots getting past the captcha and to also have a more inclusive captcha experience for users (ex: captcha being in all capital letters for those not familiar with English alphabet in lower case). This ticket is to review what are realistic solutions that address both our inclusivity and security needs.
- Indicate Priority Level: Medium
- Main Requestors: Security
- Ideal Delivery Date: N/A
- Stakeholders: Trust & Safety, community, front-end teams, PET
Request Documentation
| Document Type | Required? | Document/Link |
| Related PHAB Tickets | Yes | T250227: Investigate and evaluate hCaptcha to replace Wikimedia's Fancy Captcha, T6845: CAPTCHA doesn't work for people with visual impairments |
| Product One Pager | Yes | <add link here> |
| Product Requirements Document (PRD) | Yes | https://docs.google.com/document/d/12vl4vCZivUvZWJ0yW_OWAh_AwxjrLfKzGu-RjOtRllE/edit#heading=h.5i20fdfevq7o |
| Product Roadmap | Yes | <add link here> |
| Product Planning/Business Case | No | <add link here> |
| Product Brief | No | <add link here> |
| Other Links | No | <add links here> |