WP reCAPTCHA Library
v1.0.2by mattwalters · updated 17 years ago
Provides functions to easily display and validate a reCAPTCHA
- Rank
- #45,027
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.1K
- 3,124 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP reCAPTCHA Library at a glance
WP reCAPTCHA Library is a WordPress plugin by mattwalters with 10+ active installs, the #45,027 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.2 came out on Dec 28, 2009, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.8.6. Among the 91 plugins tagged “library”, it ranks #54. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats31 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP reCAPTCHA Library |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#45,027 · down 3,133 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #45,027 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #41,333 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #35,991 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #37,254 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #47,225 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #46,143 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #42,501 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #46,118 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #41,894 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -7.69% |
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.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.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8.6
- Tested up to
- 2.8.6
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 15, 2009
- Last updated
- Dec 28, 2009
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP reCAPTCHA Library
How many websites use WP reCAPTCHA Library?
WP reCAPTCHA Library 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 #45,027 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP reCAPTCHA Library been downloaded?
3,124 times in total since 2009. See download stats
When was WP reCAPTCHA Library last updated?
Version 1.0.2 came out on Dec 28, 2009 (16 years ago).
Is WP reCAPTCHA Library compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP reCAPTCHA Library’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.8.6, 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 WP reCAPTCHA Library still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP reCAPTCHA Library have?
No one has reviewed WP reCAPTCHA Library on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP reCAPTCHA Library?
The plugins most like WP reCAPTCHA Library, by the tags they share, are Advanced Google reCAPTCHA (200K+), reCaptcha by BestWebSoft (100K+) and Invisible reCaptcha (70K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.1K |
| Author | mattwalters |
| First released | Dec 15, 2009 |
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.8.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 28, 2009 |
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