# Simple Captcha for WPForms

> Simple Captcha for WPForms has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 141 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simple Captcha for WPForms shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 2,485
- **Downloads (30 days):** 141 (+9.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 28, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Andreas Münch (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/andreasmuench/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-captcha-wpforms/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [captcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/captcha/) | #70 | 279 |
| [form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/form/) | >100 | 530 |
| [spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam/) | #92 | 610 |
| [WPForms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wpforms/) | #26 | 160 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| captcha | >100 | 1,451 |
| form | >100 | 10,000 |
| spam | >100 | 3,820 |
| WPForms | #94 | 1,154 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [SiteGuard WP Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/siteguard/) | 500K+ | 4.3/5 (15) | Aug 19, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 2 | [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 | 91/100 |
| 3 | [Really Simple CAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/really-simple-captcha/) | 300K+ | 4.2/5 (131) | Aug 23, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 4 | [Advanced Google reCAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-google-recaptcha/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (430) | Oct 6, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Spam protection, AntiSpam, FireWall by CleanTalk](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cleantalk-spam-protect/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (3,219) | Oct 16, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 6 | [Simple CAPTCHA with Cloudflare Turnstile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-cloudflare-turnstile/) | 200K+ | 4.6/5 (259) | Sep 29, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 7 | [reCaptcha by BestWebSoft](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-captcha/) | 100K+ | 3.9/5 (391) | Apr 24, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 8 | [Login Lockdown & Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-lockdown/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (61) | Oct 6, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 9 | [CAPTCHA 4WP – Antispam CAPTCHA solution for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-nocaptcha-recaptcha/) | 100K+ | 3.2/5 (269) | Aug 25, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 10 | [Captcha Code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/captcha-code-authentication/) | 100K+ | 3.9/5 (35) | Sep 21, 2026 | 91/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Simple Captcha for WPForms safe to use in 2026?
Simple Captcha for WPForms shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Captcha for WPForms?
Simple Captcha for WPForms is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,485 times since it launched in February 2023. It was downloaded 141 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Captcha for WPForms work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Captcha for WPForms is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Simple Captcha for WPForms need?
Simple Captcha for WPForms requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Simple Captcha for WPForms last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on March 28, 2025 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Simple Captcha for WPForms?
Simple Captcha for WPForms is developed and maintained by Andreas Münch.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple Captcha for WPForms?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Captcha for WPForms are SiteGuard WP Plugin (500K+ installs), CF7 Apps (300K+ installs) and Really Simple CAPTCHA (300K+ installs).


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