ReCaptcha Integration for WordPress
v1.2.8by weDevs · updated 1 year ago
reCaptcha for login, signup, comment forms, Ninja Forms and woocommerce.
- Rank
- #2,233
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 9,400
- 9K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 302K
- 301,996 all-time
- Rating
- 4.4/5
- 95 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
ReCaptcha Integration for WordPress at a glance
ReCaptcha Integration for WordPress is a WordPress plugin by weDevs with 9K+ active installs, the #2,233 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 44 times, 26% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.4 out of 5 from 95 reviews. Version 1.2.8 came out on Oct 29, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 9 plugins tagged “no captcha”, it ranks #2. 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 stats1.2K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | ReCaptcha Integration for WordPress |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 101 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 69 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 39 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 58 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 49 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 49 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 58 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 103 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 48 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 27 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 9,406 · -0.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 9,406 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 9,403 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 9,413 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 9,404 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 9,378 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9,378 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9,390 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 9,405 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 9,414 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 9,410 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 9,422 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9,424 |
Rank over time
#2,233 · up 10 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #2,233 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #2,235 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #2,234 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #2,233 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #2,232 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #2,236 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #2,238 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #2,235 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #2,233 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #2,235 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #2,237 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #2,240 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #2,239 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #2,243 |
Growth %
Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.05% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.28% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.02% |
Active installs band
9K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 9K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #2240 → #2233Downloads +5.1%
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.296%
- v1.14.0%
Rating trend
4.4★★★★★95 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.8
- Requires WordPress
- 3.8
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 5.4
- First released
- Dec 20, 2014
- Last updated
- Oct 29, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about ReCaptcha Integration for WordPress
How many websites use ReCaptcha Integration for WordPress?
ReCaptcha Integration for WordPress is active on 9K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,233 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has ReCaptcha Integration for WordPress been downloaded?
301,996 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 44 times. See download stats
When was ReCaptcha Integration for WordPress last updated?
Version 1.2.8 came out on Oct 29, 2025 (1 year ago). See every release
Is ReCaptcha Integration for WordPress compatible with the latest WordPress?
ReCaptcha Integration for WordPress’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.
Does ReCaptcha Integration for WordPress have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 2 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep ReCaptcha Integration for WordPress up to date. See its security record
Is ReCaptcha Integration for WordPress 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 ReCaptcha Integration for WordPress have?
4.4 out of 5 from 95 reviews on WordPress.org. 81% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to ReCaptcha Integration for WordPress?
The plugins most like ReCaptcha Integration for WordPress, by the tags they share, are Limit Login Attempts (300K+), Advanced Google reCAPTCHA (200K+) and Login Lockdown & Protection (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.4
★★★★★
95 reviews
- 5 stars: 77 reviews, 81%
- 4 stars: 4 reviews, 4%
- 3 stars: 2 reviews, 2%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 1%
- 1 stars: 11 reviews, 12%
- Positive
- 85%4–5★
- Mixed
- 2%3★
- Critical
- 13%1–2★
- About 6 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.5.
- Each new 1★ review takes 6 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 9,400 |
| Reported installs | 9K+ |
| Rating | 4.4 |
| Reviews | 95 |
| Total downloads | 302K |
| Author | weDevs |
| First released | Dec 20, 2014 |
| Version | 1.2.8 |
| Requires WP | 3.8 |
| Requires PHP | 5.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 29, 2025 |
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