# Gone Control

> Gone Control has <10 active installs and 52 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Gone Control shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 306
- **Downloads (30 days):** 52 (+36.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.5
- **Last updated:** Apr 3, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.6+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** iTRON (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/hokku/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/gone-control/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [contact form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/contact-form-7/) | >100 | 702 |
| [contact form telegram](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/contact-form-telegram/) | #2 | 2 |
| [telegram](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/telegram/) | >100 | 160 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| contact form 7 | >100 | 3,504 |
| contact form telegram | >100 | 303 |
| telegram | >100 | 873 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Database Addon for Contact Form 7 – CFDB7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-form-cfdb7/) | 600K+ | 5/5 (1,875) | Aug 20, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [Redirection for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpcf7-redirect/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (275) | Sep 29, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpcf7-recaptcha/) | 200K+ | 5/5 (89) | Jun 5, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 4 | [Conditional Fields for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cf7-conditional-fields/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (166) | Sep 6, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 5 | [DTX – Dynamic Text Extension for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-form-7-dynamic-text-extension/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (99) | Aug 4, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [LukasApps CAPTCHA tools for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-form-7-simple-recaptcha/) | 100K+ | 4.1/5 (48) | Sep 24, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 7 | [Image CAPTCHA for Contact Form 7 and WPForms by HookAndHook (DSGVO/GDPR)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-form-7-image-captcha/) | 70K+ | 4.7/5 (49) | Aug 24, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 8 | [Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, Elementor forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-form-entries/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (124) | Sep 6, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 9 | [Ultra Addons for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-contact-form-7/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (107) | Sep 23, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 10 | [Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/drag-and-drop-multiple-file-upload-contact-form-7/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (94) | Sep 2, 2026 | 85/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Gone Control safe to use in 2026?
Gone Control shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Gone Control?
Gone Control is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 306 times since it launched in April 2026. It was downloaded 52 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Gone Control work with WordPress 7.1?
Gone Control 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.

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

### When was Gone Control last updated?
The latest version, 0.5, was released on April 3, 2026 (6 months ago).

### Who makes Gone Control?
Gone Control is developed and maintained by iTRON.

### What are the best alternatives to Gone Control?
The most popular alternatives to Gone Control are Database Addon for Contact… (600K+ installs), Redirection for Contact For… (200K+ installs) and ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Fo… (200K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gone-control/ · Generated 2026-10-04 08:54 UTC by PageForge