Easy reCaptcha Shortcodes
v1.0.0by Zeljko Ivanovic · updated 1 year ago
Easy reCaptcha Shortcodes lets you add Google reCAPTCHA v2 to forms via shortcodes, while reCAPTCHA v3 runs automatically once configured.
- Rank
- #21,030
- Up162 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 53
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1K
- 1,018 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Easy reCaptcha Shortcodes at a glance
Easy reCaptcha Shortcodes is a WordPress plugin by Zeljko Ivanovic with 50+ active installs, the #21,030 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on Apr 7, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. It leads the 4 plugins tagged “recaptcha v2”. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats79 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Easy reCaptcha Shortcodes |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 53 · +1.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 52 |
Rank over time
#21,030 · up 54 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,030 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,192 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #20,852 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,026 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #20,916 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,060 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #20,908 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,862 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #20,898 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,084 |
Growth %
Average +0.17% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.92% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.94% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.92% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #21084 → #20852Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 6.7.11
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 7, 2025
- Last updated
- Apr 7, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Easy reCaptcha Shortcodes
How many websites use Easy reCaptcha Shortcodes?
Easy reCaptcha Shortcodes is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,030 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Easy reCaptcha Shortcodes been downloaded?
1,018 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Easy reCaptcha Shortcodes last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Apr 7, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Easy reCaptcha Shortcodes compatible with the latest WordPress?
Easy reCaptcha Shortcodes’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, 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 Easy reCaptcha Shortcodes still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Easy reCaptcha Shortcodes have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Easy reCaptcha Shortcodes?
The plugins most like Easy reCaptcha Shortcodes, by the tags they share, are Advanced Google reCAPTCHA (200K+), reCaptcha by BestWebSoft (100K+) and Invisible reCaptcha (70K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 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★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 53 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 1K |
| Author | Zeljko Ivanovic |
| First released | Apr 7, 2025 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 7, 2025 |
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