reCaptcha by WebDesignBy
Add Google’s simple checkbox reCAPTCHA to WordPress wp-admin login page.
Use with caution
reCaptcha by WebDesignBy works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 61/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where reCaptcha by WebDesignBy stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| captcha | >100 |
| re captcha | #9 |
| recaptcha | #18 |
| security | >100 |
| wp-admin | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About reCaptcha by WebDesignBy
From the official readme · v2.0Description
Add Google’s latest simple checkbox reCAPTCHA to WordPress default login page. This plugin will help secure your wordpress administration area against brute force hacking attacks using the latest, simple and elegant ‘No Captcha’ reCaptcha checkbox from Google.
This plugin was created because some of the others I tested broke my login page on activation. This plugin is very easy to install and set up. I use it on multiple websites so it is tested regularly.
Simply install, activate and enter your credentials from Google.
https://www.google.com/recaptcha/admin
Requires PHP: 5.3
Installation
- Upload
webdesignby-recaptchato the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Get reCaptcha API Keys from Google
- Enter Keys in WP Admin -> Settings -> reCaptcha
Frequently asked questions
I am getting the error “Invalid domain for site key” on my login page
This means you need to generate a new set of API keys for your domain: https://www.google.com/recaptcha/admin You will need to manually remove the plugin in order to log into wp-admin, re-install the plugin and enter the new keys.
I see the following message after installing the plugin: Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_STRING in /wordpress/wp-content/plugins/webdesignby-recaptcha/webdesignby-recaptcha.php on line 11
Check your PHP version. PHP 5 >= PHP 5.3.0 Required
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FAQ
reCaptcha by WebDesignBy: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is reCaptcha by WebDesignBy free?
Yes. reCaptcha by WebDesignBy is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is reCaptcha by WebDesignBy safe to use in 2026?
reCaptcha by WebDesignBy works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 61/100 on our health check.
How many websites use reCaptcha by WebDesignBy?
reCaptcha by WebDesignBy is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,400 times since it launched in January 2015. It was downloaded 194 times in the last 30 days.
Does reCaptcha by WebDesignBy work with WordPress 7.1?
reCaptcha by WebDesignBy 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.
When was reCaptcha by WebDesignBy last updated?
The latest version, 2.0, was released on June 15, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes reCaptcha by WebDesignBy?
reCaptcha by WebDesignBy is developed and maintained by webdesignby.
What are the best alternatives to reCaptcha by WebDesignBy?
The most popular alternatives to reCaptcha by WebDesignBy are SiteGuard WP Plugin (500K+ installs), CF7 Apps (300K+ installs) and Really Simple CAPTCHA (300K+ installs).
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