Captcha Code vs hCaptcha for WP
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
Captcha Code leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #447, ahead of hCaptcha for WP at #560. Over the last 7 days Captcha Code slipped 1 place and hCaptcha for WP held its place. Captcha Code has the largest install base, roughly 1.4× the next: 100K+ active installs against 70K+ for hCaptcha for WP. Downloads this week: hCaptcha for WP 6,625 and Captcha Code 3,085. Ratings: Captcha Code 3.9★ from 35 and hCaptcha for WP 4.6★ from 88 reviews.
| Metric | Captcha Code | hCaptcha for WP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #447 ▼ 1 | #560 ▬ |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 70K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 3,085 | 6,625 |
| Rating | 3.9★ (35) | 4.6★ (88) |
| Last updated | Sep 21, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.33 | 5.4.1 |
| Best rank on record | #445 | #555 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2012 | May 2019 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 0 | 2 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Captcha Code or hCaptcha for WP?
By active installs, Captcha Code: 100K+ sites run it against 70K+ for hCaptcha for WP, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Captcha Code or hCaptcha for WP?
Captcha Code, at #447 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with hCaptcha for WP at #560. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Captcha Code or hCaptcha for WP alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.