# Power Captcha reCAPTCHA

> Power Captcha reCAPTCHA has 900+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 4 reviews and 314 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 55/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Power Captcha reCAPTCHA works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

**Protect WordPress/WooCommerce/Contact Form 7 forms from spam, brute-force attacks, fake comments, accounts, or registrations with Google reCAPTCHA.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 900+
- **Total downloads:** 8,335
- **Downloads (30 days):** 314 (-24.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 55/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 19, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 5.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Denis Alemán (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/denisaleman/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/power-captcha-recaptcha/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [anti-spam security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/anti-spam-security/) | #2 | 5 |
| [captcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/captcha/) | #38 | 273 |
| [comment form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment-form/) | #4 | 25 |
| [google recaptcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google-recaptcha/) | #3 | 20 |
| [login security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/login-security/) | #9 | 107 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| anti-spam security | #53 | 441 |
| captcha | #19 | 1,348 |
| comment form | >100 | 3,511 |
| google recaptcha | #19 | 1,044 |
| login security | >100 | 4,179 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 49.5%
- 1.1: 47.1%
- 1.0: 3.4%

## 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 |
| 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 |
| 5 | [Pipe Recaptcha – Spam Protection, Security Plugin for WordPress Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pipe-recaptcha/) | 10+ | — | Jan 27, 2023 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Power Captcha reCAPTCHA safe to use in 2026?
Power Captcha reCAPTCHA works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Power Captcha reCAPTCHA?
Power Captcha reCAPTCHA is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,335 times since it launched in February 2024. It was downloaded 314 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Power Captcha reCAPTCHA work with WordPress 7.1?
Power Captcha reCAPTCHA is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Power Captcha reCAPTCHA need?
Power Captcha reCAPTCHA requires PHP 5.5 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Power Captcha reCAPTCHA last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on July 19, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Power Captcha reCAPTCHA?
Power Captcha reCAPTCHA is developed and maintained by Denis Alemán.

### What are the best alternatives to Power Captcha reCAPTCHA?
The most popular alternatives to Power Captcha reCAPTCHA are reCaptcha by BestWebSoft (100K+ installs), WP reCaptcha (100+ installs) and GNA Google reCAPTCHA (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/power-captcha-recaptcha/ · Generated 2026-10-05 08:22 UTC by PageForge