Recaptcha – wp
v0.2.6by rozx · updated 10 years ago
Protect your WordPress site from spam machines by using google recaptcha. Note the setting is under Settings -> Discussion menu.
- Rank
- #23,809
- Up230 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 35
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.5K
- 4,528 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Recaptcha at a glance
Recaptcha is a WordPress plugin by rozx with 30+ active installs, the #23,809 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 20% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.2.6 came out on Sep 12, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. Among the 161 plugins tagged “recaptcha”, it ranks #72. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats43 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Recaptcha |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 35 · -5.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 37 |
Rank over time
#23,809 · down 295 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #23,809 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,039 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,751 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #23,830 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,757 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,886 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,669 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,780 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,620 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,501 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,325 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #23,514 |
Growth %
Average -0.46% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +2.94% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.43% |
| 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 | -2.78% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.70% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
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.
- v0.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2.6
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.6.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 9, 2014
- Last updated
- Sep 12, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Recaptcha
How many websites use Recaptcha?
Recaptcha is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,809 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Recaptcha been downloaded?
4,528 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Recaptcha last updated?
Version 0.2.6 came out on Sep 12, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Recaptcha compatible with the latest WordPress?
Recaptcha’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, 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 Recaptcha still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Recaptcha have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Recaptcha?
The plugins most like Recaptcha, by the tags they share, are Akismet Anti-spam (5M+), Anti-Spam, Spam FireWall by CleanTalk (200K+) and Throws SPAM Away (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 35 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 4.5K |
| Author | rozx |
| First released | Dec 9, 2014 |
| Version | 0.2.6 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 12, 2016 |
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