No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA
v1.3.4by Collins Agbonghama · updated 6 years ago
Protect WordPress login, registration, comment and BuddyPress registration forms with Google's No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA.
- Rank
- #3,399
- Up4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 4,430
- 4K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 153.1K
- 153,116 all-time
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- 69 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA at a glance
No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA is a WordPress plugin by Collins Agbonghama with 4K+ active installs, the #3,399 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 15 times, 30% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 69 reviews. Version 1.3.4 came out on Apr 15, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.4.25. Among the 27 plugins tagged “comment form”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats343 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 15 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 4,433 · -0.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 4,433 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4,429 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4,434 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4,435 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4,443 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4,445 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4,436 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4,437 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4,437 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4,446 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4,449 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4,463 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4,465 |
Rank over time
#3,399 · down 24 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #3,399 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,403 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,401 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,396 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,402 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,396 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,393 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,396 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,394 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,397 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,393 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,393 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,393 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,391 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,375 |
Growth %
Average -0.06% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.01% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.20% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.20% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.04% |
Active installs band
4K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4K+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #3393 → #3402
- Tested up to 5.4.24 → 5.4.25
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.393%
- Other6.6%
Rating trend
4.3★★★★★69 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.4
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 5.4.25
- Requires PHP
- 5.4
- First released
- Dec 9, 2014
- Last updated
- Apr 15, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA
How many websites use No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA?
No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA is active on 4K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,399 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA been downloaded?
153,116 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 15 times. See download stats
When was No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA last updated?
Version 1.3.4 came out on Apr 15, 2020 (6 years ago). See every release
Is No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA compatible with the latest WordPress?
No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.4.25, 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.
Does No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA. See its security record
Is No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA have?
4.3 out of 5 from 69 reviews on WordPress.org. 74% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA?
The plugins most like No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA, by the tags they share, are Limit Login Attempts (200K+), WPS Limit Login (100K+) and Wordfence Security (5M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.3
★★★★★
69 reviews
- 5 stars: 51 reviews, 74%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 3%
- 3 stars: 7 reviews, 10%
- 2 stars: 3 reviews, 4%
- 1 stars: 6 reviews, 9%
- Positive
- 77%4–5★
- Mixed
- 10%3★
- Critical
- 13%1–2★
- About 7 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 5 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 4,430 |
| Reported installs | 4K+ |
| Rating | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 69 |
| Total downloads | 153.1K |
| Author | Collins Agbonghama |
| First released | Dec 9, 2014 |
| Version | 1.3.4 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.4 |
| Last updated | Apr 15, 2020 |
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