Active installs
300K+
0.1% of tracked installs
Rank
#187
Peak #187
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All-time downloads
9.4M
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Really Simple CAPTCHA currently ranks #187 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v2.4, shipped on Feb 1, 2025 (552 days ago) — release #18 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
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Details
| Author | Rock Lobster Inc. |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.4 |
| Versions released | 18 |
| Last updated | 2025-02-01 |
| Added to directory | 2009-03-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
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
Is Really Simple CAPTCHA a free plugin?
Yes — Really Simple CAPTCHA is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Really Simple CAPTCHA?
WordPress.org reports 300K+ active installs.
How popular is Really Simple CAPTCHA?
As of August 6, 2026, Really Simple CAPTCHA ranks #187 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Really Simple CAPTCHA last updated?
Really Simple CAPTCHA was last updated on February 1, 2025 (version 2.4). It has shipped 18 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.
