Smart Captcha for Google reCAPTCHA
v1.1.3by M Arslan Farooq · updated 1 year ago
Mrsoukbh Smart CAPTCHA adds Google reCAPTCHA v2 and v3 to WordPress login, registration, comments, and WooCommerce forms.
- Rank
- #25,786
- Down157 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 26
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 756
- 756 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Smart Captcha for Google reCAPTCHA at a glance
Smart Captcha for Google reCAPTCHA is a WordPress plugin by M Arslan Farooq with 20+ active installs, the #25,786 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.3 came out on Jul 21, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 162 plugins tagged “recaptcha”, it ranks #77. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 12, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats58 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Smart Captcha for Google reCAPTCHA |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 26 · -7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 28 |
Rank over time
#25,786 · down 445 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #25,786 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #25,629 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #25,817 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #25,746 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #25,511 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #25,510 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #25,299 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #25,435 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #25,390 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #25,341 |
Growth %
Average -0.53% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -3.70% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -3.70% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.57% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 10, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First released
- Jul 21, 2025
- Last updated
- Jul 21, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Smart Captcha for Google reCAPTCHA
How many websites use Smart Captcha for Google reCAPTCHA?
Smart Captcha for Google reCAPTCHA is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #25,786 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Smart Captcha for Google reCAPTCHA been downloaded?
756 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Smart Captcha for Google reCAPTCHA last updated?
Version 1.1.3 came out on Jul 21, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Smart Captcha for Google reCAPTCHA compatible with the latest WordPress?
Smart Captcha for 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 Smart Captcha for 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 Smart Captcha for Google reCAPTCHA have?
No one has reviewed Smart Captcha for Google reCAPTCHA on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Smart Captcha for Google reCAPTCHA?
The plugins most like Smart Captcha for Google reCAPTCHA, by the tags they share, are Limit Login Attempts (300K+), WPS Limit Login (100K+) and Wordfence Security (5M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 26 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 756 |
| Author | M Arslan Farooq |
| First released | Jul 21, 2025 |
| Version | 1.1.3 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 |
| Last updated | Jul 21, 2025 |
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