SimpleForm reCAPTCHA
Protect your contact form from spam with Google reCAPTCHA before submission.
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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.6 (latest is 7.1)
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Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where SimpleForm reCAPTCHA stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| antispam | >100 |
| contact form | >100 |
| recaptcha | >100 |
| simpleform addon | #4 |
| spam | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About SimpleForm reCAPTCHA
From the official readme · v1.2.0Description
Stop bot spam with this lightweight addon for SimpleForm plugin. No configuration required. Once activated, you will find the new “reCAPTCHA Anti-Spam” option in the Settings page within the Spam Protection tab. Before you enable this option, you need to sign up for an API key pair for your site. You no longer need to worry about getting spam in your contact form, since each new form submission will be filtered for spam using Google reCAPTCHA.
For more detailed information refer to the SimpleForm plugin page.
Demo
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Installation
Activating the SimpleForm reCAPTCHA plugin is just like any other plugin.
Using the WordPress Dashboard
- Navigate to “Add New” in the plugins dashboard
- Search for “SimpleForm reCAPTCHA”
- Click “Install Now”
- Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard
Uploading into WordPress Dashboard
- Navigate to the ‘Add New’ in the plugins dashboard
- Navigate to the ‘Upload’ area
- Select “simpleform-recaptcha.zip” in your computer
- Click “Install Now”
- Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard
Using FTP
- Download “simpleform-recaptcha.zip”
- Extract the “simpleform-recaptcha” directory in your computer
- Upload the “simpleform-recaptcha” directory to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
- Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard
Frequently asked questions
Can I install this plugin without SimpleForm?
No. You cannot. This is an addon plugin and it requires SimpleForm plugin to work.
Why is this feature not integrated into the SimpleForm plugin?
We have designed SimpleForm to be a minimal, lightweight, fast and privacy-respectful plugin, and we want to keep it that way. You can choose to enable this feature at any time, and with a single click, depending on your needs.
Changelog
This version requires SimpleForm 2.1.7 or greater installed. Please do not update until the required SimpleForm version is installed!
1.2.0 (25 July 2024)
- Changed: code refactoring
- Fixed: general errors
- Added: compatibility with SimpleForm 2.2.0 version
1.1.2 (20 April 2022)
- Fixed: missing control on recaptcha_threshold setting in form submitted without AJAX
- Added: compatibility with SimpleForm 2.1.7 version
1.1.1 (25 May 2021)
- Added: compatibility with SimpleForm 2.0 version
1.1 (02 April 2021)
- Changed: minor improvements
- Added: widget size option for reCAPTCHA V2 checkbox
1.0 (04 February 2021)
- Initial release
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FAQ
SimpleForm reCAPTCHA: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
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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