Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Captcha Code currently ranks #447 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #445, first reached on Sep 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 1,268 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 180% versus the month before (453/day).
- The latest release, v3.33, shipped on Sep 21, 2026 (26 days ago) — release #11 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #447 |
| 2026-09-30 | #447 |
| 2026-08-31 | #450 |
| 2026-07-31 | #451 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 100,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 438 |
| 2026-09-30 | 821 |
| 2026-08-31 | 559 |
| 2026-07-31 | 840 |
| 2026-06-30 | 400 |
| 2026-05-31 | 300 |
| 2026-04-30 | 549 |
| 2026-03-31 | 331 |
| 2026-02-28 | 218 |
| 2026-01-31 | 269 |
| 2025-12-31 | 210 |
| 2025-11-30 | 224 |
| 2025-10-31 | 412 |
| 2025-09-30 | 615 |
| 2025-08-31 | 421 |
| 2025-07-31 | 434 |
| 2025-06-30 | 448 |
| 2025-05-31 | 304 |
| 2025-04-30 | 455 |
| 2025-03-31 | 487 |
| 2025-02-28 | 481 |
| 2025-01-31 | 562 |
| 2024-12-31 | 315 |
| 2024-11-30 | 387 |
| 2024-10-31 | 534 |
| 2024-09-30 | 614 |
| 2024-08-31 | 67 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WebFactory |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.33 |
| Versions released | 11 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-21 |
| Added to directory | 2012-07-17 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
GDPR compatible captcha anti-spam protection for login form, comments form, registration form & lost password form. Eliminate spam with captcha.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Captcha Code?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Captcha Code?
As of October 17, 2026, Captcha Code ranks #447 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #445.
When was Captcha Code last updated?
Captcha Code was last updated on September 21, 2026 (version 3.33). It has shipped 11 releases in total.
Who makes Captcha Code?
Captcha Code is developed by WebFactory. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2012.
