Companion Auto Update vs Blue Captcha (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, Companion Auto Update has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 105 reviews) and leads in active installations (50K+ vs 500). Both are free WordPress plugins. Companion Auto Update has accumulated 4.2M+ total downloads while Blue Captcha has 37K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Companion Auto Update | Blue Captcha | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 105 | ◄ | 15 |
| Active Installs | 50K+ | ◄ | 500 |
| Total Downloads | 4.2M+ | ◄ | 37K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 0% | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2012 | |
| Age | 10 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3.0+ | 4.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.9.4 | 2.0.1 |
Rating
4.8/5Companion Auto Update
◄Blue Captcha4.7/5
Total Reviews
105Companion Auto Update
◄Blue Captcha15
Active Installs
50K+Companion Auto Update
◄Blue Captcha500
Total Downloads
4.2M+Companion Auto Update
◄Blue Captcha37K+
Support Resolution
N/ACompanion Auto Update
Blue Captcha0%
Last Updated
2 weeks agoCompanion Auto Update
◄Blue Captcha1 month ago
First Released
2016Companion Auto Update
Blue Captcha2012
Age
10 yearsCompanion Auto Update
Blue Captcha14 years
WP Requires
5.3.0+Companion Auto Update
Blue Captcha4.9+
PHP Requires
7.4+Companion Auto Update
Blue Captcha7.0+
Business Model
FreeCompanion Auto Update
Blue CaptchaFree
Latest Version
3.9.4Companion Auto Update
Blue Captcha2.0.1
Rating Breakdown
Companion Auto Update
4.8/5(105 reviews)
5
90%
4
5%
3
1%
2
2%
1
3%
Blue Captcha
4.7/5(15 reviews)
5
87%
4
7%
3
0%
2
0%
1
7%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Companion Auto Update Reviews
by dashmore
Great plugin
Delaying the updates has really improved the reliability of our site.
by sankari
Thanks for this plug-in
Nice options and reliable support.
by Hermann Matthias
GREAT
good idea, and good running, I love this plugin
Blue Captcha Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Companion Auto Update or Blue Captcha more popular?
Companion Auto Update has 50K+ active installations while Blue Captcha has 500. Companion Auto Update is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Companion Auto Update or Blue Captcha?
Companion Auto Update has a 4.8/5 rating from 105 reviews, while Blue Captcha has a 4.7/5 rating from 15 reviews.
Are Companion Auto Update and Blue Captcha free?
Companion Auto Update is free and Blue Captcha is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Companion Auto Update or Blue Captcha?
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?
Companion Auto Update was last updated 2 weeks ago and Blue Captcha was last updated 1 month ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.