Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Advanced Google reCAPTCHA currently ranks #213 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #212, first reached on Sep 2, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 200K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 8,129 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 539% versus the month before (1,273/day).
- The latest release, v5.42, shipped on Oct 6, 2026 (10 days ago) — release #46 since the plugin joined the directory in 2021.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #213 |
| 2026-09-30 | #213 |
| 2026-08-31 | #213 |
| 2026-07-31 | #215 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 200,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 2,920 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,201 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,101 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,429 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2,302 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1,042 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2,296 |
| 2026-03-31 | 5,825 |
| 2026-02-28 | 487 |
| 2026-01-31 | 547 |
| 2025-12-31 | 587 |
| 2025-11-30 | 543 |
| 2025-10-31 | 915 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2,521 |
| 2025-08-31 | 952 |
| 2025-07-31 | 11,906 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1,151 |
| 2025-05-31 | 725 |
| 2025-04-30 | 1,708 |
| 2025-03-31 | 4,940 |
| 2025-02-28 | 47,225 |
| 2025-01-31 | 3,039 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1,753 |
| 2024-11-30 | 826 |
| 2024-10-31 | 2,507 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1,075 |
| 2024-08-31 | 475 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WebFactory |
|---|---|
| Current version | 5.42 |
| Versions released | 46 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-06 |
| Added to directory | 2021-03-11 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Captcha protection against spam comments & brute force login attacks using Google reCAPTCHA.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Advanced Google reCAPTCHA?
WordPress.org reports 200K+ active installs.
How popular is Advanced Google reCAPTCHA?
As of October 16, 2026, Advanced Google reCAPTCHA ranks #213 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #212.
When was Advanced Google reCAPTCHA last updated?
Advanced Google reCAPTCHA was last updated on October 6, 2026 (version 5.42). It has shipped 46 releases in total.
Who makes Advanced Google reCAPTCHA?
Advanced Google reCAPTCHA is developed by WebFactory. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2021.
