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Recaptcha – wp

Protect your WordPress site from spam machines by using google recaptcha. Note the setting is under Settings -> Discussion menu.

By rozx·Spam·Free
5(1 reviews)
·40 active installs·Updated 9 years ago
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As of April 2026, Recaptcha is a WordPress spam plugin with 40 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 3.9K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2014. Last updated 9 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection.

5/51 reviews
40active installs
3.9K+total downloads
12 yearssince 2014

Overview

Protect your WordPress site from spam machines by enable google recaptcha.

Simple and lightweight to install.

Free and fast.

Read full description on WordPress.org

Ratings & Reviews

51 reviews
5 ★
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0
3 ★
0
2 ★
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1 ★
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Compatibility

WordPress3.0.1+ requiredTested up to 4.6.30
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

0.2.6

Tested upto the latest version.

View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

rozxrozx
Plugin Info
Version
0.2.6
Last Updated
Sep 12, 2016
WP Requires
3.0.1+
Tested Up To
4.6.30
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
40
Downloads
3.9K+
Added
Dec 9, 2014
Business
Free

Tags

spamcommentsrecaptcha

Developer

R
rozx
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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