CaptchaFox for WordPress
v2.3.0by Scoria Labs GmbH · updated 1 month ago
CaptchaFox is an easy-to-use and GDPR compliant bot protection service. Protect your WordPess forms from malicious bot traffic!
- Rank
- #17,936
- Down52 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 82
- 80+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5K
- 4,978 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
CaptchaFox for WordPress at a glance
CaptchaFox for WordPress is a WordPress plugin by Scoria Labs GmbH with 80+ active installs, the #17,936 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 18% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 2.3.0 came out on Sep 21, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 162 plugins tagged “recaptcha”, it ranks #59. 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 stats196 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | CaptchaFox for WordPress |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 82 · +7.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 82 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 82 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 82 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 82 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 81 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 81 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 81 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 77 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 80 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 76 |
Rank over time
#17,936 · up 540 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #17,936 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,884 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,853 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,848 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,771 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,804 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,918 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,959 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,126 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,289 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,290 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,466 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,476 |
Growth %
Average +0.59% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.24% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +5.20% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -3.75% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +5.26% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.33% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.32% |
Active installs band
80+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #18466 → #17771Downloads +0%Installs 70+ → 80+
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.3100%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.3.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Dec 10, 2023
- Last updated
- Sep 21, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about CaptchaFox for WordPress
How many websites use CaptchaFox for WordPress?
CaptchaFox for WordPress is active on 80+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,936 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has CaptchaFox for WordPress been downloaded?
4,978 times in total since 2023. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was CaptchaFox for WordPress last updated?
Version 2.3.0 came out on Sep 21, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is CaptchaFox for WordPress compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is CaptchaFox for WordPress still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does CaptchaFox for WordPress have?
4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to CaptchaFox for WordPress?
The plugins most like CaptchaFox for WordPress, by the tags they share, are Image CAPTCHA for Contact Form 7 and WPForms by HookAndHook (DSGVO/GDPR) (70K+), Complianz GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent Banner (1M+) and CookieYes (1M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 75%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- Positive
- 75%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 25%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 82 |
| Reported installs | 80+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 5K |
| Author | Scoria Labs GmbH |
| First released | Dec 10, 2023 |
| Version | 2.3.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Sep 21, 2026 |
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