Hostbox Google reCAPTCHA
v0.0.10by Hostbox · updated 1 year ago
Simple Google reCAPTCHA (v2 and v3) for WordPress, 100% free, no hidden premium, no catches. Supports WooCommerce and Contact Form 7.
- Rank
- #8,240
- Down1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 645
- 600+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.3K
- 4,311 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Hostbox Google reCAPTCHA at a glance
Hostbox Google reCAPTCHA is a WordPress plugin by Hostbox with 600+ active installs, the #8,240 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 0.0.10 came out on Jun 6, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 19 plugins tagged “spam prevention”, it ranks #2. 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 stats116 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Hostbox Google reCAPTCHA |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 645 · -2.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 645 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 648 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 649 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 648 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 649 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 648 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 650 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 649 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 646 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 648 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 648 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 647 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 658 |
Rank over time
#8,240 · up 18 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #8,240 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,239 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,229 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,226 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,229 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,212 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #8,229 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #8,209 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #8,222 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,241 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,236 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,238 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,262 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,258 |
Growth %
Average -0.15% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.46% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.67% |
Active installs band
600+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 600+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #8262 → #8229
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.0.10
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Jan 30, 2025
- Last updated
- Jun 6, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Hostbox Google reCAPTCHA
How many websites use Hostbox Google reCAPTCHA?
Hostbox Google reCAPTCHA is active on 600+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,240 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Hostbox Google reCAPTCHA been downloaded?
4,311 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Hostbox Google reCAPTCHA last updated?
Version 0.0.10 came out on Jun 6, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Hostbox Google reCAPTCHA compatible with the latest WordPress?
Hostbox Google reCAPTCHA’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 Hostbox Google reCAPTCHA 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 Hostbox Google reCAPTCHA have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Hostbox Google reCAPTCHA?
The plugins most like Hostbox Google reCAPTCHA, by the tags they share, are Advanced Google reCAPTCHA (200K+), Invisible Anti-Spam & CAPTCHA (5K+) and Hide Google reCAPTCHA Logo (500+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 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 | ≈ 645 |
| Reported installs | 600+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 4.3K |
| Author | Hostbox |
| First released | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Version | 0.0.10 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Jun 6, 2025 |
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