hCaptcha for WP
v5.5.0by hcaptcha · updated 10 days ago
The strongest CAPTCHA. Switch from reCAPTCHA and Turnstile for free. Works with 60+ integrations: Contact Form 7, Elementor, WooCommerce, Divi, etc.
- Rank
- #556
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 77,000
- 70K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 2.3M
- 2,317,084 all-time
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- 88 reviews
- Support resolved
- 100%
- 7 of 7 threads, last 2 months
hCaptcha for WP at a glance
hCaptcha for WP is a WordPress plugin by hcaptcha with 70K+ active installs, the #556 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1,382 times, 32% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 88 reviews. Version 5.5.0 came out on Oct 30, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 10 plugins tagged “hcaptcha”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats52.1K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | hCaptcha for WP |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 518 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 628 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1,228 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,536 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,626 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,462 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4,091 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,833 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15,319 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6,032 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 637 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 661 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 707 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 857 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 387 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 333 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 974 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1,476 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1,284 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 817 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 896 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 445 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 327 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 756 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 941 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 940 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1,336 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1,552 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 773 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 748 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 76,665 · +0.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 76,665 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 76,839 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 76,660 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 76,778 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 76,487 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 76,458 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 76,487 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 76,505 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 76,564 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 76,631 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 76,766 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 76,350 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 76,624 |
Rank over time
#556 · up 4 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #556 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #556 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #556 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #556 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #557 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #557 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #558 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #558 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #556 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #557 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #557 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #556 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #558 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #558 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #560 |
Growth %
Average +0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.38% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.55% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.36% |
Active installs band
70K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 70K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 70K+ |
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 #557 → #556Downloads +107.5%
- Released 5.5.0 (was 5.4.1)
- Rank #558 → #557Downloads +119.9%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v5.534%
- v5.418%
- v1.195.6%
- Other42%
Rating trend
4.6★★★★★88 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 5.5.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- May 2, 2019
- Last updated
- Oct 30, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about hCaptcha for WP
How many websites use hCaptcha for WP?
hCaptcha for WP is active on 70K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #556 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has hCaptcha for WP been downloaded?
2,317,084 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1,382 times. See download stats
When was hCaptcha for WP last updated?
Version 5.5.0 came out on Oct 30, 2026 (1 week ago). See every release
Is hCaptcha for WP compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does hCaptcha for WP have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 3 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep hCaptcha for WP up to date. See its security record
Is hCaptcha for WP still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 week ago. Its authors resolved 7 of the 7 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does hCaptcha for WP have?
4.6 out of 5 from 88 reviews on WordPress.org. 85% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to hCaptcha for WP?
The plugins most like hCaptcha for WP, by the tags they share, are Friendly Captcha for WordPress (10K+), LukasApps CAPTCHA tools for Contact Form 7 (100K+) and CAPTCHA 4WP (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.6
★★★★★
88 reviews
- 5 stars: 75 reviews, 85%
- 4 stars: 3 reviews, 3%
- 3 stars: 2 reviews, 2%
- 2 stars: 2 reviews, 2%
- 1 stars: 6 reviews, 7%
- Positive
- 89%4–5★
- Mixed
- 2%3★
- Critical
- 9%1–2★
- About 18 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.7.
- Each new 1★ review takes 9 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 77,000 |
| Reported installs | 70K+ |
| Rating | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 88 |
| Total downloads | 2.3M |
| Author | hcaptcha |
| First released | May 2, 2019 |
| Version | 5.5.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 30, 2026 |
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