# Codenitive CAPTCHA Security

> Codenitive CAPTCHA Security has 10+ active installs and 169 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 66/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Codenitive CAPTCHA Security is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

**Add Google reCAPTCHA v2, reCAPTCHA v3 and Cloudflare Turnstile protection to WordPress, WooCommerce, Contact Form 7 and WPForms.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,366
- **Downloads (30 days):** 169 (-10.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 66/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.3.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 26, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.4+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** codenitive (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/gswebdev/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/codenitive-captcha/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [captcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/captcha/) | >100 | 272 |
| [recaptcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recaptcha/) | #88 | 148 |
| [turnstile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/turnstile/) | #14 | 34 |
| [woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce/) | >100 | 9,308 |
| [WPForms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wpforms/) | #71 | 155 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| captcha | >100 | 1,351 |
| recaptcha | >100 | 1,325 |
| turnstile | >100 | 461 |
| woocommerce | >100 | 10,000 |
| WPForms | >100 | 1,060 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## 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 | 88/100 |
| 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) | Oct 2, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 5 | [Anti-Spam by CleanTalk – Spam Protection Without CAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cleantalk-spam-protect/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (3,217) | Oct 5, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 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) | Oct 2, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 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 Codenitive CAPTCHA Security free?
Yes. Codenitive CAPTCHA Security is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Codenitive CAPTCHA Security safe to use in 2026?
Codenitive CAPTCHA Security is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Codenitive CAPTCHA Security?
Codenitive CAPTCHA Security is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,366 times since it launched in July 2025. It was downloaded 169 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Codenitive CAPTCHA Security work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Codenitive CAPTCHA Security up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.4 or newer.

### What PHP version does Codenitive CAPTCHA Security need?
Codenitive CAPTCHA Security requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Codenitive CAPTCHA Security last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.0, was released on September 26, 2026 (1 week ago).

### Who makes Codenitive CAPTCHA Security?
Codenitive CAPTCHA Security is developed and maintained by codenitive.

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


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