reCAPTCHA in WP comments form — WordPress CAPTCHA Plugin
by jmviade · WordPress.org page · Website
reCAPTCHA in WP comments form has 8,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 73,746 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on April 22, 2019, tested up to WordPress 5.1.24.
reCAPTCHA in WP comments form at a glance
Is reCAPTCHA in WP comments form well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- All variants of Google reCAPTCHA field are available
- Two simple steps Installation Wizard
- Automatic default configuration settings for all plugin components
- Automatic default configuration for reCAPTCHA field
- Configuration settings for Plugin
- Configuration settings for ANTISPAM operation
- Four modes of operation in case of spam robots threats (SPAM, TRASH, DELETE or DIE)
- Visual configuration settings for Google reCAPTCHA: theme, size, type, align, language
- Dynamic comments form sample for viewing configuration settings changes
- RTL Language support
- Admin Color scheme adapted
reCAPTCHA in WP comments form reviews and ratings
20 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Does not work. Gives automatic green check mark.
It does not work. When you hit the button, it gives a green check and passes everyone.
IT_Architect -
Works Perfectly Fine
Tested on WordPress 5.6 and it worked perfectly fine
elikattoura -
not working. no support since last 2 years
not working, the captcha wont appear and comments will be put into spam folder automatically after configuration is complete. support questions in the last 2 years are unanswered as well, as we can see here. Wouldn't bother with this plugin .
Rik -
Prevented users posting comments
I've used this plugin for a few years and it worked great - until WP 5.5 when it caused the comments 'submit' button on my blog and theme to cease working. I've now deactivated it and found an alternative plugin and my readers can now post comments again.
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Nice and simple
Nice, simple and very helpful recaptcha!
gertrudew -
Chrome Issue
Hello, I have integrated this plugin to my site but it is not working on Chrome Browser but it works well on Firefox. Any help on this issue? Thanks
intellectminds1
Where reCAPTCHA in WP comments form ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that reCAPTCHA in WP comments form appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best CAPTCHA Plugins | #29 by tag, not in search | #57 | – |
| Best Anti-Spam Plugins | #38 by tag, not in search | #67 | – |
reCAPTCHA in WP comments form alternatives
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CleanTalk 200,000+ installs · 4.8
Details
reCAPTCHA in WP comments form is an ANTISPAM tool that adds a Google reCAPTCHA to the comments form and protects your site from the spam robots threat …
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings reCAPTCHA in WP comments form competes in
Tags
- antispam
- antispam protection
- comments antispam
- comments reCAPTCHA
- recaptcha
More from jmviade
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Spanish Quote of the Day 20+ installs
- Version
- 9.1.2
- Last updated
- Apr 22, 2019
- First published
- Jun 29, 2016
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0.0
- Tested up to
- 5.1.24
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
reCAPTCHA in WP comments form FAQ
What does reCAPTCHA in WP comments form do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, reCAPTCHA in WP comments form offers All variants of Google reCAPTCHA field are available, Two simple steps Installation Wizard, Automatic default configuration settings for all plugin components, Automatic default configuration for reCAPTCHA field and Configuration settings for Plugin.
How many active installs does reCAPTCHA in WP comments form have?
WordPress.org reports 8,000+ active installs for reCAPTCHA in WP comments form as of September 7, 2026.
Is reCAPTCHA in WP comments form still maintained?
The last release was on April 22, 2019, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
Is reCAPTCHA in WP comments form free?
reCAPTCHA in WP comments form is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does reCAPTCHA in WP comments form rank among CAPTCHA Plugins?
reCAPTCHA in WP comments form is #57 in the WordPress.org CAPTCHA Plugins ranking.