# SimpleForm reCAPTCHA

> SimpleForm reCAPTCHA has 10+ active installs and 53 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** SimpleForm reCAPTCHA shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,291
- **Downloads (30 days):** 53 (+60.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 25, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.9+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WPSForm (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/simpleform/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simpleform-recaptcha/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [antispam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/antispam/) | #72 | 126 |
| [contact form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/contact-form/) | >100 | 737 |
| [recaptcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recaptcha/) | #86 | 149 |
| [simpleform addon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/simpleform-addon/) | #2 | 2 |
| [spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam/) | >100 | 598 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| antispam | >100 | 220 |
| contact form | >100 | 8,564 |
| recaptcha | >100 | 1,346 |
| simpleform addon | #4 | 4 |
| spam | >100 | 3,666 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 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 | 79/100 |
| 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) | Oct 9, 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 SimpleForm reCAPTCHA free?
Yes. SimpleForm reCAPTCHA is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is SimpleForm reCAPTCHA safe to use in 2026?
SimpleForm reCAPTCHA shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SimpleForm reCAPTCHA?
SimpleForm reCAPTCHA is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,291 times since it launched in February 2021. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SimpleForm reCAPTCHA work with WordPress 7.1?
SimpleForm reCAPTCHA is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was SimpleForm reCAPTCHA last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on July 25, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes SimpleForm reCAPTCHA?
SimpleForm reCAPTCHA is developed and maintained by WPSForm.

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


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