Hashcash for Contact Form 7
v0.1.4.1by Abdussamad Abdurrazzaq · updated 13 years ago
Add Hashcash spam protection to Contact Form 7.
- Rank
- #23,582
- Up121 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 35
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.7K
- 3,732 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Hashcash for Contact Form 7 at a glance
Hashcash for Contact Form 7 is a WordPress plugin by Abdussamad Abdurrazzaq with 30+ active installs, the #23,582 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 3 reviews. Version 0.1.4.1 came out on Dec 28, 2013, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “hashcash”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats63 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Hashcash for Contact Form 7 |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 35 · +2.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 34 |
Rank over time
#23,582 · up 270 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #23,582 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #23,703 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #23,743 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #23,758 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,460 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #23,661 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,533 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,574 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,682 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,716 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,918 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,852 |
Growth %
Average +0.22% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.39% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +2.86% |
| 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 | +2.94% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
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.
- v0.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.4.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.4.0
- Tested up to
- 3.7.41
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 2, 2012
- Last updated
- Dec 28, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Hashcash for Contact Form 7
How many websites use Hashcash for Contact Form 7?
Hashcash for Contact Form 7 is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,582 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Hashcash for Contact Form 7 been downloaded?
3,732 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Hashcash for Contact Form 7 last updated?
Version 0.1.4.1 came out on Dec 28, 2013 (12 years ago).
Is Hashcash for Contact Form 7 compatible with the latest WordPress?
Hashcash for Contact Form 7’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, 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 Hashcash for Contact Form 7 still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Hashcash for Contact Form 7 have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Hashcash for Contact Form 7?
The plugins most like Hashcash for Contact Form 7, by the tags they share, are Database Addon for Contact Form 7 (600K+), CF7 Apps (300K+) and ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Form 7 (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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 | ≈ 35 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 3.7K |
| Author | Abdussamad Abdurrazzaq |
| First released | Dec 2, 2012 |
| Version | 0.1.4.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 28, 2013 |
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