# Pipe Recaptcha – Spam Protection, Security Plugin for WordPress Forms

> Pipe Recaptcha has 10+ active installs and 94 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Pipe Recaptcha shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Pipe Recaptcha is funny, easy and more secure from spammers. It can be added into Contact form 7, Comment form, Registration form, Login form simply.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,329
- **Downloads (30 days):** 94 (+84.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Jan 27, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.0.16
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** recorp (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/recorp/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/pipe-recaptcha/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [anti-spam security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/anti-spam-security/) | #5 | 5 |
| [antispam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/antispam/) | #92 | 125 |
| [captcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/captcha/) | >100 | 272 |
| [pipe](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pipe/) | #1 | 2 |
| [recaptcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recaptcha/) | >100 | 148 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| anti-spam security | >100 | 441 |
| antispam | >100 | 218 |
| captcha | >100 | 1,349 |
| pipe | #78 | 201 |
| recaptcha | >100 | 1,325 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [reCaptcha by BestWebSoft](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-captcha/) | 100K+ | 3.9/5 (391) | Apr 24, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 2 | [Power Captcha reCAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/power-captcha-recaptcha/) | 900+ | 4.3/5 (4) | Jul 19, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 3 | [WP reCaptcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wprecaptcha/) | 100+ | 3/5 (2) | Jul 12, 2021 | 26/100 |
| 4 | [GNA Google reCAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gna-google-recaptcha/) | 10+ | — | Sep 5, 2016 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Pipe Recaptcha safe to use in 2026?
Pipe Recaptcha shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Pipe Recaptcha?
Pipe Recaptcha is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,329 times since it launched in September 2022. It was downloaded 94 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Pipe Recaptcha work with WordPress 7.1?
Pipe Recaptcha is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.16, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Pipe Recaptcha last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on January 27, 2023 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Pipe Recaptcha?
Pipe Recaptcha is developed and maintained by recorp.

### What are the best alternatives to Pipe Recaptcha?
The most popular alternatives to Pipe Recaptcha are reCaptcha by BestWebSoft (100K+ installs), Power Captcha reCAPTCHA (900+ installs) and WP reCaptcha (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pipe-recaptcha/ · Generated 2026-10-05 16:57 UTC by PageForge