Blue Captcha vs Automatic Safe Update (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Blue Captcha has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 15 reviews) and leads in active installations (500 vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Blue Captcha has accumulated 37K+ total downloads while Automatic Safe Update has 3.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Blue Captcha | Automatic Safe Update | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 15 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 37K+ | ◄ | 3.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2019 | |
| Age | 14 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 4.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.1 | 1.1.12 |
Rating
4.7/5Blue Captcha
◄Automatic Safe UpdateN/A
Total Reviews
15Blue Captcha
◄Automatic Safe Update0
Active Installs
500Blue Captcha
◄Automatic Safe Update40
Total Downloads
37K+Blue Captcha
◄Automatic Safe Update3.6K+
Support Resolution
0%Blue Captcha
Automatic Safe UpdateN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoBlue Captcha
◄Automatic Safe Update1 year ago
First Released
2012Blue Captcha
Automatic Safe Update2019
Age
14 yearsBlue Captcha
Automatic Safe Update7 years
WP Requires
4.9+Blue Captcha
Automatic Safe Update4.2+
PHP Requires
7.0+Blue Captcha
Automatic Safe Update5.4+
Business Model
FreeBlue Captcha
Automatic Safe UpdateFree
Latest Version
2.0.1Blue Captcha
Automatic Safe Update1.1.12
Rating Breakdown
Blue Captcha
4.7/5(15 reviews)
5
87%
4
7%
3
0%
2
0%
1
7%
Automatic Safe Update
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blue Captcha or Automatic Safe Update more popular?
Blue Captcha has 500 active installations while Automatic Safe Update has 40. Blue Captcha is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Blue Captcha or Automatic Safe Update?
Blue Captcha has a 4.7/5 rating from 15 reviews, while Automatic Safe Update has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Blue Captcha and Automatic Safe Update free?
Blue Captcha is free and Automatic Safe Update is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Blue Captcha or Automatic Safe Update?
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?
Blue Captcha was last updated 1 month ago and Automatic Safe Update was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.