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HumanCaptcha by Outerbridge

v4.1.1

by Outerbridge · updated 5 years ago

HumanCaptcha is a Captcha that uses questions that require human logic to answer them to the WordPress login form, comments form and registration form …

Rank
#11,345
Up36 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 262
200+ reported · High
Total downloads
13.2K
13,198 all-time
Rating
4.3/5
16 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -25% (30d)·Toward 100+ · ETA ~3mo

HumanCaptcha by Outerbridge at a glance

HumanCaptcha by Outerbridge is a WordPress plugin by Outerbridge with 200+ active installs, the #11,345 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 25% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 16 reviews. Version 4.1.1 came out on Aug 27, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.8.19. Among the 6 plugins tagged “human”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2011.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

85 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
HumanCaptcha by Outerbridge Compare series
Downloads over time: 24 days across 1 series.05Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 22Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.8.19
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DateHumanCaptcha by Outerbridge
Nov 2, 20268
Nov 1, 20268
Oct 31, 20266
Oct 30, 20260
Oct 29, 20264
Oct 28, 20264
Oct 27, 20265
Oct 26, 20263
Oct 25, 20263
Oct 24, 20266
Oct 23, 20262
Oct 22, 20262
Oct 21, 20264
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20263
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20262
Oct 15, 20263
Oct 14, 20266
Oct 13, 20263
Oct 12, 20262
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20265

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 262 · +0.4% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.260261262Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.8.19
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 2026262
Nov 8, 2026261
Nov 7, 2026262
Nov 5, 2026262
Nov 4, 2026262
Nov 3, 2026261
Nov 2, 2026260
Nov 1, 2026262
Oct 31, 2026261
Oct 30, 2026262
Oct 29, 2026261
Oct 28, 2026261
Oct 27, 2026261

Rank over time

#11,345 · up 64 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#11.4K#11.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.8.19
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#11,345
Nov 8, 2026#11,381
Nov 7, 2026#11,375
Nov 6, 2026#11,368
Nov 5, 2026#11,348
Nov 4, 2026#11,348
Nov 3, 2026#11,378
Nov 2, 2026#11,418
Nov 1, 2026#11,353
Oct 31, 2026#11,399
Oct 30, 2026#11,356
Oct 29, 2026#11,401
Oct 28, 2026#11,419
Oct 27, 2026#11,409

Growth %

Average +0.03% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-0.5%0%0.5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026+0.38%
Nov 8, 2026-0.38%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 2026+0.38%
Nov 3, 2026+0.39%
Nov 2, 2026-0.76%
Nov 1, 2026+0.38%
Oct 31, 2026-0.38%
Oct 30, 2026+0.38%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 20260.00%

Active installs band

200+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.190200210Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.8.19
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026200+
Nov 8, 2026200+
Nov 7, 2026200+
Nov 6, 2026200+
Nov 5, 2026200+
Nov 4, 2026200+
Nov 3, 2026200+
Nov 2, 2026200+
Nov 1, 2026200+
Oct 31, 2026200+
Oct 30, 2026200+
Oct 29, 2026200+
Oct 28, 2026200+
Oct 27, 2026200+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #11419 → #11348
    • Tested up to 5.8.18 → 5.8.19

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v4.196%
  • v3.04.2%

Rating trend

4.3★★★★★16 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
4.1.1
Requires WordPress
4.7
Tested up to
5.8.19
Requires PHP
–
First released
Aug 27, 2011
Last updated
Aug 27, 2021
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about HumanCaptcha by Outerbridge

How many websites use HumanCaptcha by Outerbridge?

HumanCaptcha by Outerbridge is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #11,345 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has HumanCaptcha by Outerbridge been downloaded?

13,198 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats

When was HumanCaptcha by Outerbridge last updated?

Version 4.1.1 came out on Aug 27, 2021 (5 years ago).

Is HumanCaptcha by Outerbridge compatible with the latest WordPress?

HumanCaptcha by Outerbridge’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.8.19, 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 HumanCaptcha by Outerbridge still maintained?

Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does HumanCaptcha by Outerbridge have?

4.3 out of 5 from 16 reviews on WordPress.org. 69% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to HumanCaptcha by Outerbridge?

The plugins most like HumanCaptcha by Outerbridge, by the tags they share, are Really Simple CAPTCHA (300K+), Simple CAPTCHA with Cloudflare Turnstile (200K+) and LukasApps CAPTCHA tools for Contact Form 7 (100K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

Analyze reviews

Review stats

4.3

★★★★★

16 reviews

  • 5 stars: 11 reviews, 69%
  • 4 stars: 2 reviews, 13%
  • 3 stars: 1 reviews, 6%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 2 reviews, 13%
Positive
81%4–5★
Mixed
6%3★
Critical
13%1–2★
  • About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.

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HumanCaptcha by Outerbridge
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Estimated installs≈ 262
Reported installs200+
Rating4.3
Reviews16
Total downloads13.2K
AuthorOuterbridge
First releasedAug 27, 2011
Version4.1.1
Requires WP4.7
Requires PHP–
Last updatedAug 27, 2021

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