# JC Recaptcha

> JC Recaptcha has 100+ active installs, a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 117 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** JC Recaptcha shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**The Add new recaptcha google plugin allows you to implement a super security REcaptcha form into web forms.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 8,305
- **Downloads (30 days):** 117 (+10.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4
- **Last updated:** Mar 13, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.0.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** llavillaccama (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/llavillaccama/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/jc-recaptcha/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [add](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/add/) | #7 | 21 |
| [no captcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/no-captcha/) | #3 | 9 |
| [nocaptcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/nocaptcha/) | #4 | 6 |
| [re captcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/re-captcha/) | #2 | 2 |
| [recaptcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recaptcha/) | #52 | 146 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| add | >100 | 10,000 |
| no captcha | >100 | 1,326 |
| nocaptcha | #17 | 18 |
| re captcha | >100 | 269 |
| recaptcha | >100 | 1,307 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Pages with category and tag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pages-with-category-and-tag/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (28) | Aug 13, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 2 | [Timeline Express HTML Excerpts Add-on](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/timeline-express-html-excerpt-add-on/) | 1K+ | — | Mar 22, 2023 | 27/100 |
| 3 | [SB RSS feed plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sb-rss-feed-plus/) | 1K+ | 3.9/5 (10) | Nov 28, 2017 | 35/100 |
| 4 | [Permalink Trailing Slash Fixer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/permalink-trailing-slash-fixer/) | 600+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Nov 1, 2012 | 33/100 |
| 5 | [Bulk Term Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-term-editor/) | 400+ | 5/5 (4) | Jun 10, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 6 | [Page Categorizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/page-categorizer/) | 100+ | — | Aug 15, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 8 | [Upload Files by Default When Inserting Media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/upload-files-by-default-when-inserting-media/) | 90+ | 5/5 (2) | Jun 23, 2025 | 41/100 |
| 9 | [Brozzme Plugins Thumbnails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/brozzme-add-plugins-thumbnails/) | 60+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 28, 2021 | 32/100 |
| 10 | [Clients](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clients/) | 60+ | 3/5 (1) | Oct 12, 2018 | 26/100 |
| 11 | [Add Links to Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-links-to-pages/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 26, 2011 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is JC Recaptcha safe to use in 2026?
JC Recaptcha shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use JC Recaptcha?
JC Recaptcha is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,305 times since it launched in January 2015. It was downloaded 117 times in the last 30 days.

### Does JC Recaptcha work with WordPress 7.1?
JC Recaptcha is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was JC Recaptcha last updated?
The latest version, 1.4, was released on March 13, 2015 (12 years ago).

### Who makes JC Recaptcha?
JC Recaptcha is developed and maintained by llavillaccama.

### What are the best alternatives to JC Recaptcha?
The most popular alternatives to JC Recaptcha are Pages with category and tag (50K+ installs), Timeline Express HTML Excer… (1K+ installs) and SB RSS feed plus (1K+ installs).


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