SimpleForm reCAPTCHA
v1.2.0by WPSForm · updated 2 years ago
Protect your contact form from spam with Google reCAPTCHA before submission.
- Rank
- #32,151
- Down221 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.3K
- 2,346 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
SimpleForm reCAPTCHA at a glance
SimpleForm reCAPTCHA is a WordPress plugin by WPSForm with 10+ active installs, the #32,151 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 100% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2.0 came out on Jul 25, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.6.11. Among the 2 plugins tagged “simpleform addon”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats56 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | SimpleForm reCAPTCHA |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#32,151 · down 296 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #32,151 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #31,930 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #31,612 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #31,894 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #31,778 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #32,249 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #31,855 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% 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% |
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.org- Downloads +33.3%
- Tested up to 6.6.10 → 6.6.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.9
- Tested up to
- 6.6.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Feb 4, 2021
- Last updated
- Jul 25, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about SimpleForm reCAPTCHA
How many websites use SimpleForm reCAPTCHA?
SimpleForm reCAPTCHA 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 #32,151 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has SimpleForm reCAPTCHA been downloaded?
2,346 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was SimpleForm reCAPTCHA last updated?
Version 1.2.0 came out on Jul 25, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is SimpleForm reCAPTCHA compatible with the latest WordPress?
SimpleForm reCAPTCHA’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.6.11, 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 SimpleForm reCAPTCHA still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does SimpleForm reCAPTCHA have?
No one has reviewed SimpleForm reCAPTCHA on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to SimpleForm reCAPTCHA?
The plugins most like SimpleForm reCAPTCHA, by the tags they share, are Akismet Anti-spam (5M+), Anti-Spam, Spam FireWall by CleanTalk (200K+) and ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Form 7 (200K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.3K |
| Author | WPSForm |
| First released | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Version | 1.2.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.9 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Jul 25, 2024 |
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