Ironclad CAPTCHA WP plugin
v1.3by Andrey Yeriomin · updated 14 years ago
3D objects-based CAPTCHA to get rid of spam in comments.
- Rank
- #29,087
- Down254 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 10K
- 10,022 all-time
- Rating
- 1.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Ironclad CAPTCHA WP plugin at a glance
Ironclad CAPTCHA WP plugin is a WordPress plugin by Andrey Yeriomin with 10+ active installs, the #29,087 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 1.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.3 came out on Mar 30, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 292 plugins tagged “captcha”, it ranks #151. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats28 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Ironclad CAPTCHA WP plugin |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 17 · -10.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 19 |
Rank over time
#29,087 · up 256 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #29,087 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #28,833 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #29,065 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #28,842 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #29,109 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #28,996 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #28,846 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #29,036 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #28,786 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #29,343 |
Growth %
Average -0.85% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -10.53% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v1.3100%
Rating trend
1.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 2.3.1
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 11, 2010
- Last updated
- Mar 30, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Ironclad CAPTCHA WP plugin
How many websites use Ironclad CAPTCHA WP plugin?
Ironclad CAPTCHA WP plugin is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #29,087 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Ironclad CAPTCHA WP plugin been downloaded?
10,022 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Ironclad CAPTCHA WP plugin last updated?
Version 1.3 came out on Mar 30, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Ironclad CAPTCHA WP plugin compatible with the latest WordPress?
Ironclad CAPTCHA WP plugin’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 Ironclad CAPTCHA WP plugin 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 Ironclad CAPTCHA WP plugin have?
1.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Ironclad CAPTCHA WP plugin?
The plugins most like Ironclad CAPTCHA WP plugin, 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 reviewsReview stats
1.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- Positive
- 0%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 100%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 1.1.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 1.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 10K |
| Author | Andrey Yeriomin |
| First released | Jan 11, 2010 |
| Version | 1.3 |
| Requires WP | 2.3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 30, 2012 |
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