# CAPTCHA Solution

> CAPTCHA Solution has 80+ active installs and 95 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** CAPTCHA Solution shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**Captcha Solution is a powerful WordPress Captcha Plug-in that protects your WordPress website from Bots. It allows you to add an extra layer of security on top of you in built protection. This will keep spammers and…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 80+
- **Total downloads:** 2,785
- **Downloads (30 days):** 95 (+17.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 10, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.0.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** essitco (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/essitco/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/captcha-solution/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [anti-spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/anti-spam/) | #69 | 202 |
| [captcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/captcha/) | #96 | 273 |
| [contact-form7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/contact-form7/) | #1 | 2 |
| [text captcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text-captcha/) | #3 | 5 |
| [wordpress captcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-captcha/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| anti-spam | >100 | 730 |
| captcha | >100 | 1,348 |
| contact-form7 | #14 | 19 |
| text captcha | >100 | 750 |
| wordpress captcha | >100 | 1,298 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (1,187) | Aug 18, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Antispam Bee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/antispam-bee/) | 700K+ | 4.8/5 (226) | Aug 23, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 3 | [WP Armour – Honeypot Anti Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/honeypot/) | 400K+ | 5/5 (1,452) | Sep 3, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [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 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [Anti-Spam by CleanTalk – Spam Protection Without CAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cleantalk-spam-protect/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (3,217) | Sep 30, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 6 | [CloudSecure WP Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cloudsecure-wp-security/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 29, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 7 | [Gravity Forms Zero Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravity-forms-zero-spam/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (24) | Sep 1, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 8 | [Email Encoder – Protect Email Addresses and Phone Numbers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-encoder-bundle/) | 90K+ | 4.9/5 (93) | Sep 21, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 9 | [Spam Protection / Maspik](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-forms-anti-spam/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (87) | Sep 29, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 10 | [Blackhole for Bad Bots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blackhole-bad-bots/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (148) | Aug 21, 2026 | 90/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is CAPTCHA Solution safe to use in 2026?
CAPTCHA Solution shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use CAPTCHA Solution?
CAPTCHA Solution is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,785 times since it launched in October 2018. It was downloaded 95 times in the last 30 days.

### Does CAPTCHA Solution work with WordPress 7.1?
CAPTCHA Solution is officially tested up to WordPress 5.0.29, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was CAPTCHA Solution last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on December 10, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes CAPTCHA Solution?
CAPTCHA Solution is developed and maintained by essitco.

### What are the best alternatives to CAPTCHA Solution?
The most popular alternatives to CAPTCHA Solution are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Antispam Bee (700K+ installs) and WP Armour (400K+ installs).


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