Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Really Simple CAPTCHA currently ranks #188 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #186, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 300K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 822 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 52% versus the month before (1,731/day).
- The latest release, v2.5, shipped on Aug 23, 2026 (54 days ago) — release #19 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #188 |
| 2026-09-30 | #187 |
| 2026-08-31 | #187 |
| 2026-07-31 | #187 |
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 | 300,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 300,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 300,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300,000 |
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 | 803 |
| 2026-09-30 | 815 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,053 |
| 2026-07-31 | 383 |
| 2026-06-30 | 418 |
| 2026-05-31 | 252 |
| 2026-04-30 | 446 |
| 2026-03-31 | 463 |
| 2026-02-28 | 287 |
| 2026-01-31 | 295 |
| 2025-12-31 | 293 |
| 2025-11-30 | 293 |
| 2025-10-31 | 453 |
| 2025-09-30 | 578 |
| 2025-08-31 | 484 |
| 2025-07-31 | 533 |
| 2025-06-30 | 876 |
| 2025-05-31 | 458 |
| 2025-04-30 | 927 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1,180 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1,581 |
| 2025-01-31 | 574 |
| 2024-12-31 | 449 |
| 2024-11-30 | 353 |
| 2024-10-31 | 628 |
| 2024-09-30 | 873 |
| 2024-08-31 | 459 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Rock Lobster Inc. |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.5 |
| Versions released | 19 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-23 |
| Added to directory | 2009-03-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 7.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.3+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Really Simple CAPTCHA is a CAPTCHA module intended to be called from other plugins. It is originally created for my Contact Form 7 plugin.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Really Simple CAPTCHA?
WordPress.org reports 300K+ active installs.
How popular is Really Simple CAPTCHA?
As of October 16, 2026, Really Simple CAPTCHA ranks #188 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #186.
When was Really Simple CAPTCHA last updated?
Really Simple CAPTCHA was last updated on August 23, 2026 (version 2.5). It has shipped 19 releases in total.
Who makes Really Simple CAPTCHA?
Really Simple CAPTCHA is developed by Rock Lobster Inc.. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2009.
