# Web-Engine Sentry

> Web-Engine Sentry has 40+ active installs and 88 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 52/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Web-Engine Sentry works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

**Web-Engine Sentry - Secure your login, forms, and comments.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 1,757
- **Downloads (30 days):** 88 (+3.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 52/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.19283
- **Last updated:** Jul 10, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Web Engineer (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/web-engineer/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/web-engine-sentry/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [captcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/captcha/) | >100 | 277 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| captcha | >100 | 1,418 |

## 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 | 78/100 |
| 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 | 95/100 |
| 5 | [Spam Protection for Forms & Comments. Anti-Spam by CleanTalk](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cleantalk-spam-protect/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (3,218) | Oct 14, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 6 | [Simple CAPTCHA with Cloudflare Turnstile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-cloudflare-turnstile/) | 200K+ | 4.6/5 (259) | Sep 29, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 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 Web-Engine Sentry free?
Yes. Web-Engine Sentry is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Web-Engine Sentry safe to use in 2026?
Web-Engine Sentry works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Web-Engine Sentry?
Web-Engine Sentry is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,757 times since it launched in March 2025. It was downloaded 88 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Web-Engine Sentry work with WordPress 7.1?
Web-Engine Sentry is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Web-Engine Sentry need?
Web-Engine Sentry requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Web-Engine Sentry last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.19283, was released on July 10, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Web-Engine Sentry?
Web-Engine Sentry is developed and maintained by Web Engineer.

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/web-engine-sentry/ · Generated 2026-10-14 20:26 UTC by PageForge