Hiddy captcha 1.5.1
v1.5.5by k76 · updated 15 years ago
This plugin provides you an easy captcha without javascript, without images, without math. Only a few of CSS and a few of server side.
- Rank
- #14,250
- Up38 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 150
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.4K
- 8,437 all-time
- Rating
- 3.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Hiddy captcha 1.5.1 at a glance
Hiddy captcha 1.5.1 is a WordPress plugin by k76 with 100+ active installs, the #14,250 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.5.5 came out on Dec 19, 2011, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. Among the 291 plugins tagged “captcha”, it ranks #81. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats33 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Hiddy captcha 1.5.1 |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 150 · -6.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 150 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 150 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 150 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 150 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 149 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 150 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 150 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 150 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 149 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 149 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 149 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 161 |
Rank over time
#14,250 · up 95 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,250 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,288 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,265 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,261 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,241 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,304 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,276 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,269 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,266 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,296 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,346 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,377 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,345 |
Growth %
Average -0.59% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.67% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.45% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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.
- v1.5100%
Rating trend
3.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.5.5
- Requires WordPress
- 2.3
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 19, 2011
- Last updated
- Dec 19, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Hiddy captcha 1.5.1
How many websites use Hiddy captcha 1.5.1?
Hiddy captcha 1.5.1 is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,250 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Hiddy captcha 1.5.1 been downloaded?
8,437 times in total since 2011.
When was Hiddy captcha 1.5.1 last updated?
Version 1.5.5 came out on Dec 19, 2011 (14 years ago).
Is Hiddy captcha 1.5.1 compatible with the latest WordPress?
Hiddy captcha 1.5.1’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, 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 Hiddy captcha 1.5.1 still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Hiddy captcha 1.5.1 have?
3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Hiddy captcha 1.5.1?
The plugins most like Hiddy captcha 1.5.1, by the tags they share, are Simple CAPTCHA with Cloudflare Turnstile (200K+), Image CAPTCHA for Contact Form 7 and WPForms by HookAndHook (DSGVO/GDPR) (70K+) and Friendly Captcha for WordPress (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- Positive
- 50%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 50%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 150 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 3.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 8.4K |
| Author | k76 |
| First released | Oct 19, 2011 |
| Version | 1.5.5 |
| Requires WP | 2.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 19, 2011 |
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