WordPress plugin comparison

HSArticle Math CAPTCHA for Forms vs Really Simple CAPTCHA

HSArticle Math CAPTCHA for Forms

by hsarticle

50+ installs

Really Simple CAPTCHA

by Rock Lobster Inc.

300K+ installs4.2

At a glance

Really Simple CAPTCHA has more active installs: 300K+, against 50+ for HSArticle Math CAPTCHA for Forms.
On a typical day, Really Simple CAPTCHA is downloaded about 988 times, HSArticle Math CAPTCHA for Forms about 6.
HSArticle Math CAPTCHA for Forms has no reviews yet.
HSArticle Math CAPTCHA for Forms was updated more recently: Sep 15, 2026, against Aug 23, 2026 for Really Simple CAPTCHA.
Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Really Simple CAPTCHA has been around longer: since 2009, against 2026 for HSArticle Math CAPTCHA for Forms.

Really Simple CAPTCHA leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.

Metric	HSArticle Math CAPTCHA for Forms	Really Simple CAPTCHA
Popular rank	#20,408	#188
Active installs	50+	300K+
Downloads, last 30 days	126	31.8K
Rating	No ratings	4.2(131)
Support threads resolved	–	0%
Tested up to	7.1.4	7.1.4
Search multiplier	×0.23	×1.25
Last release	1 month ago	2 months ago
Requires PHP	7.4	8.3

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