# Captcha Code

> Captcha Code has 100K+ active installs, a 3.9/5 rating from 35 reviews and 34.2K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 91/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Captcha Code is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 100K+ sites, is rated 3.9/5 and was last updated 5 days ago, and scores 91/100 on our health check.

**GDPR compatible captcha anti-spam protection for login form, comments form, registration form & lost password form. Eliminate spam with captcha.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** #445 of 69,506 plugins
- **Active installs:** 100K+
- **Total downloads:** 826,557
- **Downloads (30 days):** 34,185 (-10.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.9/5 from 35 reviews
- **Health score:** 91/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 3.33
- **Last updated:** Sep 21, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+, PHP 5.2+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WebFactory (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/webfactory/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/captcha-code-authentication/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [captcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/captcha/) | #10 | 269 |
| [comments spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments-spam/) | #1 | 1 |
| [form captcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/form-captcha/) | #1 | 1 |
| [login captcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/login-captcha/) | #1 | 4 |
| [recaptcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recaptcha/) | #5 | 144 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| captcha | #5 | 1,310 |
| comments spam | #37 | 1,564 |
| form captcha | #5 | 1,144 |
| login captcha | #4 | 585 |
| recaptcha | #38 | 1,295 |

## Version adoption

- 3.3: 30.4%
- 3.33: 19%
- 3.31: 16%
- 3.32: 14.3%
- 3.2: 13.1%
- Other: 7.3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [SiteGuard WP Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/siteguard/) | 600K+ | 4.3/5 (15) | Aug 19, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 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) | Aug 6, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 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 | [Spam protection, Honeypot, Anti-Spam by CleanTalk](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cleantalk-spam-protect/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (3,213) | Sep 17, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 6 | [Simple CAPTCHA with Cloudflare Turnstile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-cloudflare-turnstile/) | 200K+ | 4.6/5 (258) | Sep 17, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 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 |
| 11 | [Gravity Forms Zero Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravity-forms-zero-spam/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (24) | Sep 1, 2026 | 88/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Captcha Code safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Captcha Code is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 100K+ sites, is rated 3.9/5 and was last updated 5 days ago, and scores 91/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Captcha Code?
Captcha Code is active on 100K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 826,557 times since it launched in July 2012. It was downloaded 34,185 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Captcha Code work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Captcha Code up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 3.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Captcha Code need?
Captcha Code requires PHP 5.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Captcha Code last updated?
The latest version, 3.33, was released on September 21, 2026 (5 days ago).

### Who makes Captcha Code?
Captcha Code is developed and maintained by WebFactory.

### What are the best alternatives to Captcha Code?
The most popular alternatives to Captcha Code are SiteGuard WP Plugin (600K+ installs), CF7 Apps (300K+ installs) and Really Simple CAPTCHA (300K+ installs).


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