Captcha Ajax
v1.14.13by Alessandro Lin · updated 1 month ago
Captcha with Ajax method for sending code. Logins, Contact forms, Comments, WooCommerce. Firewall and REST API.
- Rank
- #14,829
- Up44 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 142
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.5K
- 4,501 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Captcha Ajax at a glance
Captcha Ajax is a WordPress plugin by Alessandro Lin with 100+ active installs, the #14,829 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, 36% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.14.13 came out on Oct 4, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.2. Among the 376 plugins tagged “ajax”, it ranks #50. It was first released in 2023.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats281 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Captcha Ajax |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 142 · -1.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 142 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 142 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 141 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 142 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 141 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 141 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 141 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 141 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 141 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 140 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 138 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 137 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 144 |
Rank over time
#14,829 · up 356 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #14,829 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,873 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,895 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,882 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,851 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,941 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,940 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,931 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,916 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,923 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,953 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,131 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,178 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,185 |
Growth %
Average -0.11% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.71% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.35% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.71% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.71% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.45% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.73% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.86% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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.
- v1.1491%
- v1.129.4%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.14.13
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 7.2
- Requires PHP
- 7.2.24
- First released
- Jun 8, 2023
- Last updated
- Oct 4, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Captcha Ajax
How many websites use Captcha Ajax?
Captcha Ajax is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,829 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Captcha Ajax been downloaded?
4,501 times in total since 2023. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was Captcha Ajax last updated?
Version 1.14.13 came out on Oct 4, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is Captcha Ajax compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.2, ahead of the current 7.1.
Is Captcha Ajax still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Captcha Ajax have?
4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Captcha Ajax?
The plugins most like Captcha Ajax, by the tags they share, are Limit Login Attempts (200K+), Login Lockdown & Protection (100K+) and WPS Limit Login (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 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 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 11 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 142 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 4.5K |
| Author | Alessandro Lin |
| First released | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Version | 1.14.13 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2.24 |
| Last updated | Oct 4, 2026 |
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