# Blue Captcha

> Blue Captcha has 400+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 15 reviews and 212 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 72/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Blue Captcha is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 72/100 on our health check.

**Blue Captcha is a powerful and highly customized WordPress plugin that effectively protects your WP blogs from spammers and unwanted persons.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 400+
- **Total downloads:** 38,070
- **Downloads (30 days):** 212 (-1.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 15 reviews
- **Health score:** 72/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.1.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 17, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jotis (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jotis/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/blue-captcha/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [captcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/captcha/) | #48 | 272 |
| [protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/protection/) | #24 | 112 |
| [recaptcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recaptcha/) | #37 | 146 |
| [safety](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/safety/) | #2 | 18 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,598 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| captcha | #20 | 1,328 |
| protection | >100 | 5,498 |
| recaptcha | >100 | 1,307 |
| safety | #13 | 1,826 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.7: 59.4%
- 2.1: 20.9%
- 2.0: 19.8%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [SiteGuard WP Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/siteguard/) | 500K+ | 4.3/5 (15) | Aug 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 2 | [CF7 Apps – Honeypot, Database, Redirection, Webhook, and Addons for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-form-7-honeypot/) | 300K+ | 3.8/5 (135) | Sep 29, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Really Simple CAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/really-simple-captcha/) | 300K+ | 4.2/5 (131) | Aug 23, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 4 | [Advanced Google reCAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-google-recaptcha/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (430) | Aug 15, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 5 | [Anti-Spam by CleanTalk – Spam Protection Without CAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cleantalk-spam-protect/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (3,215) | Sep 30, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 6 | [Simple CAPTCHA with Cloudflare Turnstile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-cloudflare-turnstile/) | 200K+ | 4.6/5 (259) | Sep 29, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 7 | [reCaptcha by BestWebSoft](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-captcha/) | 100K+ | 3.9/5 (391) | Apr 24, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 8 | [Login Lockdown & Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-lockdown/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (61) | Aug 16, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 9 | [CAPTCHA 4WP – Antispam CAPTCHA solution for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-nocaptcha-recaptcha/) | 100K+ | 3.2/5 (269) | Aug 25, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 10 | [Captcha Code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/captcha-code-authentication/) | 100K+ | 3.9/5 (35) | Sep 21, 2026 | 91/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blue Captcha free?
Yes. Blue Captcha is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Blue Captcha safe to use in 2026?
Blue Captcha is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 72/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Blue Captcha?
Blue Captcha is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 38,070 times since it launched in March 2012. It was downloaded 212 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Blue Captcha work with WordPress 7.1?
Blue Captcha is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Blue Captcha need?
Blue Captcha requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Blue Captcha last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.0, was released on August 17, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Blue Captcha?
Blue Captcha is developed and maintained by jotis.

### What are the best alternatives to Blue Captcha?
The most popular alternatives to Blue Captcha are SiteGuard WP Plugin (500K+ installs), CF7 Apps (300K+ installs) and Really Simple CAPTCHA (300K+ installs).


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