BulletProof Security vs Mailster reCaptcha (2026)

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

BulletProof Security

BulletProof Security

4.8(674)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View BulletProof Security
VS
Mailster reCaptcha

Mailster reCaptcha

2(4)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Mailster reCaptcha

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, BulletProof Security has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 674 reviews) and leads in active installations (30K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. BulletProof Security has accumulated 4.5M+ total downloads while Mailster reCaptcha has 27K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5BulletProof Security
Mailster reCaptcha2/5
Total Reviews
674BulletProof Security
Mailster reCaptcha4
Active Installs
30K+BulletProof Security
Mailster reCaptcha1.0K+
Total Downloads
4.5M+BulletProof Security
Mailster reCaptcha27K+
Support Resolution
100%BulletProof Security
Mailster reCaptchaN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoBulletProof Security
Mailster reCaptcha1 year ago
First Released
2010BulletProof Security
Mailster reCaptcha2017
Age
16 yearsBulletProof Security
Mailster reCaptcha9 years
WP Requires
5.0+BulletProof Security
Mailster reCaptcha6.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+BulletProof Security
Mailster reCaptchafalse+
Business Model
FreeBulletProof Security
Mailster reCaptchaFree
Latest Version
7.1BulletProof Security
Mailster reCaptcha2.0.1

Rating Breakdown

BulletProof Security

4.8/5(674 reviews)
5
92%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
2%

Mailster reCaptcha

2/5(4 reviews)
5
25%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
75%

Recent Reviews

BulletProof Security Reviews

by andrey232525

Хороший плагин

По крайней мере проблем никаких не возникало

by lorybart

top

Very fast!

by Niresh Shrestha

Frustrating

Confusion fields. The plugin is good but even for the pro members they do not have dedicated support. We have to depend upon the forum. No good support at all. Frustrating.

Mailster reCaptcha Reviews

by BestRanger

Not working anymore

Developer just doesnt care.

by ram108

Stop working

It looks like this plugin is not working anymore, a lot of spam registration even with reCaptcha activated.

by Word2Media

It is not working.

Currently this plugin is not working.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BulletProof Security or Mailster reCaptcha more popular?
BulletProof Security has 30K+ active installations while Mailster reCaptcha has 1.0K+. BulletProof Security is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — BulletProof Security or Mailster reCaptcha?
BulletProof Security has a 4.8/5 rating from 674 reviews, while Mailster reCaptcha has a 2/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are BulletProof Security and Mailster reCaptcha free?
BulletProof Security is free and Mailster reCaptcha is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — BulletProof Security or Mailster reCaptcha?
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?
BulletProof Security was last updated 3 months ago and Mailster reCaptcha was last updated 1 year ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.