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Simple Login Captcha vs Custom Meta Widget (2026)

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

Simple Login Captcha

Simple Login Captcha

3.9(17)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Simple Login Captcha
VS
Custom Meta Widget

Custom Meta Widget

5(23)

8.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Custom Meta Widget

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Meta Widget has a higher user rating (5/5 from 23 reviews) while Simple Login Captcha leads in active installations (10K+ vs 8.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Login Captcha has accumulated 74K+ total downloads while Custom Meta Widget has 218K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.9/5Simple Login Captcha
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Custom Meta Widget5/5
Total Reviews
17Simple Login Captcha
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Custom Meta Widget23
Active Installs
10K+Simple Login Captcha
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Custom Meta Widget8.0K+
Total Downloads
74K+Simple Login Captcha
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Custom Meta Widget218K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple Login Captcha
Custom Meta WidgetN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoSimple Login Captcha
◄
Custom Meta Widget8 years ago
First Released
2019Simple Login Captcha
Custom Meta Widget2011
Age
7 yearsSimple Login Captcha
Custom Meta Widget15 years
WP Requires
3.5+Simple Login Captcha
Custom Meta Widget2.8+
PHP Requires
5.2+Simple Login Captcha
Custom Meta Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeSimple Login Captcha
Custom Meta WidgetFree
Latest Version
1.3.6Simple Login Captcha
Custom Meta Widget1.5.1

Rating Breakdown

Simple Login Captcha

3.9/5(17 reviews)
5
71%
4
0%
3
0%
2
12%
1
18%

Custom Meta Widget

5/5(23 reviews)
5
96%
4
4%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Simple Login Captcha Reviews

by hovrashko

Blocks the ability to login randomly

It does look like nice and simple solution, but it doesn’t work and wont login sometimes, or permanently for no reason.

by manikbajaj

Misses the point! Stupid Plugin

Really! Lol!! Captcha plugin which can be broken in seconds. This topic was modified 2 years, 10 months ago by manikbajaj.

by Micha

Simple plugin that just works

Install and a simple captcha will be displayed in your login. The mass of login attempts by spam robots could easily be reduced with the plugin.The plugin is not compatible with other plugins such as

Custom Meta Widget Reviews

by cocq

good……

but only one custom link can be added 🙁

by ilbazardimari

Semplice e essenziale

Un plugin semplice e leggero, ma utilissimo e essenziale per un sito. Grazie!

by Muge

Great convenience!

I didn’t need to do anything else other than activating the plugin. The meta menu with Feeds and WordPress.org link where gone. Thank you!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple Login Captcha or Custom Meta Widget more popular?
Simple Login Captcha has 10K+ active installations while Custom Meta Widget has 8.0K+. Simple Login Captcha is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Login Captcha or Custom Meta Widget?
Simple Login Captcha has a 3.9/5 rating from 17 reviews, while Custom Meta Widget has a 5/5 rating from 23 reviews.
Are Simple Login Captcha and Custom Meta Widget free?
Simple Login Captcha is free and Custom Meta Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Login Captcha or Custom Meta Widget?
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?
Simple Login Captcha was last updated 4 months ago and Custom Meta Widget was last updated 8 years ago.

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