Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Form 7 currently ranks #226 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #225, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- It is averaging 777 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 38% versus the month before (1,247/day).
- The latest release, v1.5.0, shipped on Jun 5, 2026 (88 days ago) — release #43 since the plugin joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #226 |
| 2026-08-31 | #226 |
| 2026-07-31 | #225 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 888 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,009 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1,682 |
| 2026-05-31 | 136 |
| 2026-04-30 | 376 |
| 2026-03-31 | 409 |
| 2026-02-28 | 219 |
| 2026-01-31 | 244 |
| 2025-12-31 | 273 |
| 2025-11-30 | 215 |
| 2025-10-31 | 449 |
| 2025-09-30 | 668 |
| 2025-08-31 | 638 |
| 2025-07-31 | 711 |
| 2025-06-30 | 976 |
| 2025-05-31 | 558 |
| 2025-04-30 | 2,515 |
| 2025-03-31 | 662 |
| 2025-02-28 | 710 |
| 2025-01-31 | 875 |
| 2024-12-31 | 980 |
| 2024-11-30 | 987 |
| 2024-10-31 | 468 |
| 2024-09-30 | 714 |
| 2024-08-31 | 319 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | IQComputing |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5.0 |
| Versions released | 43 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-05 |
| Added to directory | 2018-12-28 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Adds reCaptcha v2 from Contact Form 7 5.0.5 that was dropped on Contact Form 7 5.1
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Form 7?
WordPress.org reports 200K+ active installs.
How popular is ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Form 7?
As of September 1, 2026, ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Form 7 ranks #226 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #225.
When was ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Form 7 last updated?
ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Form 7 was last updated on June 5, 2026 (version 1.5.0). It has shipped 43 releases in total.
Who makes ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Form 7?
ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Form 7 is developed by IQComputing. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2018.
