# Dessky reCAPTCHA

> Dessky reCAPTCHA has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 37 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 62/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Dessky reCAPTCHA is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 62/100 on our health check.

**Protect your website against spam bots with reCAPTCHA.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,389
- **Downloads (30 days):** 37 (+32.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 62/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Jul 22, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.2.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** dessky (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dessky/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/dessky-recaptcha/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [captcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/captcha/) | >100 | 272 |
| [captcha plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/captcha-plugin/) | >100 | 1 |
| [recaptcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recaptcha/) | >100 | 149 |
| [recaptcha v2](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recaptcha-v2/) | >100 | 3 |
| [recaptcha v3](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recaptcha-v3/) | >100 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| captcha | >100 | 1,376 |
| captcha plugin | >100 | 1,369 |
| recaptcha | >100 | 1,345 |
| recaptcha v2 | #77 | 411 |
| recaptcha v3 | #72 | 475 |

## 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 | 78/100 |
| 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 | 91/100 |
| 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 6, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 5 | [Anti-Spam by CleanTalk – Spam Protection Without CAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cleantalk-spam-protect/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (3,217) | Oct 8, 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 | 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) | Oct 6, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 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 Dessky reCAPTCHA free?
Yes. Dessky reCAPTCHA is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Dessky reCAPTCHA safe to use in 2026?
Dessky reCAPTCHA is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 62/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Dessky reCAPTCHA?
Dessky reCAPTCHA is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,389 times since it launched in March 2017. It was downloaded 37 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Dessky reCAPTCHA work with WordPress 7.1?
Dessky reCAPTCHA is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Dessky reCAPTCHA last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on July 22, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Dessky reCAPTCHA?
Dessky reCAPTCHA is developed and maintained by dessky.

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


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