Blue Captcha vs Escape Button (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 (400 vs 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. Blue Captcha has accumulated 37K+ total downloads while Escape Button has 1.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Blue Captcha | Escape Button | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 15 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 70 |
| Total Downloads | 37K+ | ◄ | 1.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2022 | |
| Age | 14 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.1 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.7/5Blue Captcha
◄Escape ButtonN/A
Total Reviews
15Blue Captcha
◄Escape Button0
Active Installs
400Blue Captcha
◄Escape Button70
Total Downloads
37K+Blue Captcha
◄Escape Button1.8K+
Support Resolution
0%Blue Captcha
Escape ButtonN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoBlue Captcha
◄Escape Button1 year ago
First Released
2012Blue Captcha
Escape Button2022
Age
14 yearsBlue Captcha
Escape Button4 years
WP Requires
4.9+Blue Captcha
Escape Button3.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Blue Captcha
Escape Buttonfalse+
Business Model
FreeBlue Captcha
Escape ButtonFree
Latest Version
2.0.1Blue Captcha
Escape Button1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Blue Captcha
4.7/5(15 reviews)
5
87%
4
7%
3
0%
2
0%
1
7%
Escape Button
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 Escape Button more popular?
Blue Captcha has 400 active installations while Escape Button has 70. Blue Captcha is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Blue Captcha or Escape Button?
Blue Captcha has a 4.7/5 rating from 15 reviews, while Escape Button has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Blue Captcha and Escape Button free?
Blue Captcha is free and Escape Button is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Blue Captcha or Escape Button?
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 Escape Button was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.