Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- reCaptcha by BestWebSoft currently ranks #337 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #335, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- It is averaging 408 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 19% versus the month before (501/day).
- The latest release, v1.87, shipped on Apr 24, 2026 (129 days ago) — release #84 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #337 |
| 2026-07-31 | #336 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
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Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 270 |
| 2026-07-31 | 488 |
| 2026-06-30 | 573 |
| 2026-05-31 | 472 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2,017 |
| 2026-03-31 | 987 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1,892 |
| 2026-01-31 | 468 |
| 2025-12-31 | 878 |
| 2025-11-30 | 362 |
| 2025-10-31 | 570 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2,025 |
| 2025-08-31 | 1,527 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1,186 |
| 2025-06-30 | 483 |
| 2025-05-31 | 372 |
| 2025-04-30 | 1,423 |
| 2025-03-31 | 761 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1,118 |
| 2025-01-31 | 1,078 |
| 2024-12-31 | 2,673 |
| 2024-11-30 | 505 |
| 2024-10-31 | 903 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2,170 |
| 2024-08-31 | 406 |
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Details
| Author | bestwebsoft |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.87 |
| Versions released | 84 |
| Last updated | 2026-04-24 |
| Added to directory | 2014-02-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Protect WordPress website forms from spam entries with Google reCAPTCHA.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use reCaptcha by BestWebSoft?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is reCaptcha by BestWebSoft?
As of August 31, 2026, reCaptcha by BestWebSoft ranks #337 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #335.
When was reCaptcha by BestWebSoft last updated?
reCaptcha by BestWebSoft was last updated on April 24, 2026 (version 1.87). It has shipped 84 releases in total.
Who makes reCaptcha by BestWebSoft?
reCaptcha by BestWebSoft is developed by bestwebsoft. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2014.
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