# Mathematical Captcha Applier

> Mathematical Captcha Applier has <10 active installs and 55 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Mathematical Captcha Applier works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**Apply a simple mathematical captcha to specific buttons by providing their CSS class or ID to prevent spamming.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 590
- **Downloads (30 days):** 55 (-12.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 29, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.6+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** samiur6688 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/samiur6688/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/mathematical-captcha-applier/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [anti-spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/anti-spam/) | >100 | 200 |
| [captcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/captcha/) | >100 | 273 |
| [form security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/form-security/) | #7 | 7 |
| [math captcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/math-captcha/) | #10 | 10 |
| [spam protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam-protection/) | >100 | 134 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| anti-spam | >100 | 726 |
| captcha | >100 | 1,339 |
| form security | >100 | 7,314 |
| math captcha | #34 | 149 |
| spam protection | >100 | 1,530 |

## 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 | [WP Armour – Honeypot Anti Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/honeypot/) | 400K+ | 5/5 (1,452) | Sep 3, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 4 | [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 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [Anti-Spam by CleanTalk – Spam Protection Without CAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cleantalk-spam-protect/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (3,217) | Sep 30, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 6 | [CloudSecure WP Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cloudsecure-wp-security/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 29, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 7 | [Gravity Forms Zero Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravity-forms-zero-spam/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (24) | Sep 1, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 8 | [Email Encoder – Protect Email Addresses and Phone Numbers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-encoder-bundle/) | 90K+ | 4.9/5 (93) | Sep 21, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 9 | [Spam Protection / Maspik](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-forms-anti-spam/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (87) | Sep 29, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 10 | [Blackhole for Bad Bots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blackhole-bad-bots/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (148) | Aug 21, 2026 | 90/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mathematical Captcha Applier free?
Yes. Mathematical Captcha Applier is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Mathematical Captcha Applier safe to use in 2026?
Mathematical Captcha Applier works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Mathematical Captcha Applier?
Mathematical Captcha Applier is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 590 times since it launched in September 2025. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Mathematical Captcha Applier work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Mathematical Captcha Applier up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.6 or newer.

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

### When was Mathematical Captcha Applier last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on August 29, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Mathematical Captcha Applier?
Mathematical Captcha Applier is developed and maintained by samiur6688.

### What are the best alternatives to Mathematical Captcha Applier?
The most popular alternatives to Mathematical Captcha Applier are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Antispam Bee (700K+ installs) and WP Armour (400K+ installs).


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