# Honeypot Plus for Contact Form 7

> Honeypot Plus for Contact Form 7 has 800+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews and 264 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 43/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Honeypot Plus for Contact Form 7 works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.

**Honeypot Plus for Contact Form 7 - Adds honeypot plus anti-spam functionality to Contact Form 7 forms.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 800+
- **Total downloads:** 6,683
- **Downloads (30 days):** 264 (+16.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 43/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** Jan 25, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** wpdebuglog (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wpdebuglog/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/cf7-honeypot-plus/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [antispam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/antispam/) | #26 | 126 |
| [captcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/captcha/) | #40 | 272 |
| [form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/form/) | #67 | 533 |
| [honeypot](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/honeypot/) | #11 | 57 |
| [spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam/) | #45 | 597 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| antispam | #41 | 219 |
| captcha | >100 | 1,351 |
| form | >100 | 10,000 |
| honeypot | #7 | 806 |
| spam | >100 | 3,613 |

## 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 | [reCaptcha by BestWebSoft](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-captcha/) | 100K+ | 3.9/5 (391) | Apr 24, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 4 | [hCaptcha for WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hcaptcha-for-forms-and-more/) | 70K+ | 4.6/5 (86) | Oct 5, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 5 | [Titan Anti-spam & Security – Brute Force Protection, 2FA & Spam Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/anti-spam/) | 50K+ | 4.5/5 (370) | Sep 30, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 6 | [Spam Protection / Maspik](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-forms-anti-spam/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (87) | Sep 29, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 7 | [AntiSpam for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cf7-antispam/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (13) | Apr 21, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 8 | [Captcha by BestWebSoft – Advanced Spam Protection, Math & OCR-Friendly Captcha for Site Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/captcha-bws/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (21) | Mar 26, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 9 | [ActiveLayer Anti-Spam: Spam Protection for Forms & Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/activelayer-anti-spam-spam-protection-for-forms-comments/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (9) | Sep 15, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 10 | [CryptX](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cryptx/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (20) | Sep 11, 2026 | 92/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Honeypot Plus for Contact Form 7 free?
Yes. Honeypot Plus for Contact Form 7 is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Honeypot Plus for Contact Form 7 safe to use in 2026?
Honeypot Plus for Contact Form 7 works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Honeypot Plus for Contact Form 7?
Honeypot Plus for Contact Form 7 is active on 800+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,683 times since it launched in August 2019. It was downloaded 264 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Honeypot Plus for Contact Form 7 work with WordPress 7.1?
Honeypot Plus for Contact Form 7 is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Honeypot Plus for Contact Form 7 last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on January 25, 2026 (8 months ago).

### Who makes Honeypot Plus for Contact Form 7?
Honeypot Plus for Contact Form 7 is developed and maintained by wpdebuglog.

### What are the best alternatives to Honeypot Plus for Contact Form 7?
The most popular alternatives to Honeypot Plus for Contact Form 7 are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Antispam Bee (700K+ installs) and reCaptcha by BestWebSoft (100K+ installs).


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