BuddyPress reCAPTCHA
v0.1by algorhythm · updated 15 years ago
This plugin utilizes reCAPTCHA to help your blog stay clear of spam-registrations.
- Rank
- #12,068
- Down48 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 241
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 13.9K
- 13,919 all-time
- Rating
- 4.5/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
BuddyPress reCAPTCHA at a glance
BuddyPress reCAPTCHA is a WordPress plugin by algorhythm with 200+ active installs, the #12,068 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 13% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 0.1 came out on Aug 24, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. Among the 232 plugins tagged “anti-spam”, it ranks #47. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats144 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | BuddyPress reCAPTCHA |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 241 · -3.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 241 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 243 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 244 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 236 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 237 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 236 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 233 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 238 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 238 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 239 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 241 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 241 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 250 |
Rank over time
#12,068 · up 27 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #12,068 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,020 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #11,969 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,260 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,204 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,258 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,336 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,158 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,135 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,098 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,063 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,060 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,095 |
Growth %
Average -0.28% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.82% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.41% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.70% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.42% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.42% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.29% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -2.10% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.42% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.83% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.60% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.1100%
Rating trend
4.5★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 19, 2011
- Last updated
- Aug 24, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about BuddyPress reCAPTCHA
How many websites use BuddyPress reCAPTCHA?
BuddyPress reCAPTCHA is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,068 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has BuddyPress reCAPTCHA been downloaded?
13,919 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was BuddyPress reCAPTCHA last updated?
Version 0.1 came out on Aug 24, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is BuddyPress reCAPTCHA compatible with the latest WordPress?
BuddyPress reCAPTCHA’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is BuddyPress reCAPTCHA still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does BuddyPress reCAPTCHA have?
4.5 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to BuddyPress reCAPTCHA?
The plugins most like BuddyPress reCAPTCHA, by the tags they share, are Gravity Forms Zero Spam (100K+), Akismet Anti-spam (5M+) and Anti-Spam, Spam FireWall by CleanTalk (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.5
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 50%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 7 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 241 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 4.5 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 13.9K |
| Author | algorhythm |
| First released | Aug 19, 2011 |
| Version | 0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 24, 2011 |
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