G-Forms hCaptcha vs AVE – Elementor & Gutenberg Addons (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

G-Forms hCaptcha

G-Forms hCaptcha

5(3)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
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AVE – Elementor & Gutenberg Addons

AVE – Elementor & Gutenberg Addons

5(1)

50 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View AVE – Elementor & Gutenberg Addons

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, G-Forms hCaptcha has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. G-Forms hCaptcha has accumulated 22K+ total downloads while AVE – Elementor & Gutenberg Addons has 4.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5G-Forms hCaptcha
AVE – Elementor & Gutenberg Addons5/5
Total Reviews
3G-Forms hCaptcha
AVE – Elementor & Gutenberg Addons1
Active Installs
3.0K+G-Forms hCaptcha
AVE – Elementor & Gutenberg Addons50
Total Downloads
22K+G-Forms hCaptcha
AVE – Elementor & Gutenberg Addons4.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AG-Forms hCaptcha
AVE – Elementor & Gutenberg AddonsN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoG-Forms hCaptcha
AVE – Elementor & Gutenberg Addons1 year ago
First Released
2020G-Forms hCaptcha
AVE – Elementor & Gutenberg Addons2023
Age
6 yearsG-Forms hCaptcha
AVE – Elementor & Gutenberg Addons3 years
WP Requires
4.7+G-Forms hCaptcha
AVE – Elementor & Gutenberg Addons6.0.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+G-Forms hCaptcha
AVE – Elementor & Gutenberg Addons7.4+
Business Model
FreeG-Forms hCaptcha
AVE – Elementor & Gutenberg AddonsFree
Latest Version
1.3.1G-Forms hCaptcha
AVE – Elementor & Gutenberg Addons2.0.6

Rating Breakdown

G-Forms hCaptcha

5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

AVE – Elementor & Gutenberg Addons

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

G-Forms hCaptcha Reviews

by shaunbowen

Works when official plugin didn’t!

I tried using the official hCaptcha plugin. In addition to it being really bloated and confusing, it wouldn’t let me click the submit button on my forms when activated! This plugin, on the other ha

by Duncan Michael-MacGregor

Works perfectly!

After trying to use the official hCaptcha and not being able to make it work with Gravity Forms I discovered this plugin. This plugin integrates seamlessly into Gravity Forms, so well that it feels li

by Rahul

Nice plugin

Awesome plugin and easy to use

AVE – Elementor & Gutenberg Addons Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is G-Forms hCaptcha or AVE – Elementor & Gutenberg Addons more popular?
G-Forms hCaptcha has 3.0K+ active installations while AVE – Elementor & Gutenberg Addons has 50. G-Forms hCaptcha is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — G-Forms hCaptcha or AVE – Elementor & Gutenberg Addons?
G-Forms hCaptcha has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, while AVE – Elementor & Gutenberg Addons has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are G-Forms hCaptcha and AVE – Elementor & Gutenberg Addons free?
G-Forms hCaptcha is free and AVE – Elementor & Gutenberg Addons is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — G-Forms hCaptcha or AVE – Elementor & Gutenberg Addons?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
G-Forms hCaptcha was last updated 3 years ago and AVE – Elementor & Gutenberg Addons was last updated 1 year ago.

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