WordPress plugin comparison
Captcha Ajax vs Wordfence Security
At a glance
- Wordfence Security has more active installs: 5M+, against 100+ for Captcha Ajax.
- On a typical day, Wordfence Security is downloaded about 36,011 times, Captcha Ajax about 9.
- Both are rated 4.7 out of 5.
- Wordfence Security was updated more recently: Nov 9, 2026, against Oct 4, 2026 for Captcha Ajax.
- Captcha Ajax is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for Wordfence Security.
- Wordfence Security has been around longer: since 2012, against 2023 for Captcha Ajax.
Line by line
Wordfence Security leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Captcha Ajax |  Wordfence Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14,871 | #11 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 5M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 262 | 1.4M |
| Rating | 4.7(3) | 4.7(5K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 86% |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.38 | ×10.97 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | today |
| Requires PHP | 7.2.24 | 7.0 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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