# NF Captcha

> NF Captcha has 10+ active installs and 68 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** NF Captcha shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**NF Captcha adds Really Simple CAPTCHA element for human check.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,833
- **Downloads (30 days):** 68 (+41.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 4, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.9+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** macnetic-labs (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/macnetic-labs/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/nf-captcha/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [antispam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/antispam/) | #83 | 126 |
| [captcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/captcha/) | >100 | 272 |
| [NF Captcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/nf-captcha/) | #1 | 1 |
| [ninja forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ninja-forms/) | #37 | 53 |
| [Really Simple CAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/really-simple-captcha/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| antispam | >100 | 219 |
| captcha | >100 | 1,354 |
| NF Captcha | #5 | 5 |
| ninja forms | >100 | 671 |
| Really Simple CAPTCHA | #88 | 93 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## 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 | [reCaptcha by BestWebSoft](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-captcha/) | 100K+ | 3.9/5 (391) | Apr 24, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 4 | [hCaptcha for WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hcaptcha-for-forms-and-more/) | 70K+ | 4.6/5 (87) | Oct 5, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 5 | [Titan Anti-spam & Security – Brute Force Protection, 2FA & Spam Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/anti-spam/) | 50K+ | 4.5/5 (370) | Sep 30, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 6 | [Spam Protection / Maspik](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-forms-anti-spam/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (87) | Sep 29, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 7 | [AntiSpam for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cf7-antispam/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (13) | Apr 21, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 8 | [Captcha by BestWebSoft – Advanced Spam Protection, Math & OCR-Friendly Captcha for Site Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/captcha-bws/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (21) | Mar 26, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 9 | [ActiveLayer Anti-Spam: Spam Protection for Forms & Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/activelayer-anti-spam-spam-protection-for-forms-comments/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (9) | Sep 15, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 10 | [CryptX](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cryptx/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (20) | Sep 11, 2026 | 92/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is NF Captcha safe to use in 2026?
NF Captcha shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use NF Captcha?
NF Captcha is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,833 times since it launched in February 2016. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.

### Does NF Captcha work with WordPress 7.1?
NF Captcha is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was NF Captcha last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on February 4, 2016 (11 years ago).

### Who makes NF Captcha?
NF Captcha is developed and maintained by macnetic-labs.

### What are the best alternatives to NF Captcha?
The most popular alternatives to NF Captcha are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Antispam Bee (700K+ installs) and reCaptcha by BestWebSoft (100K+ installs).


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