LukasApps CAPTCHA tools for Contact Form 7
by LukasApps · Forms
Protect Contact Form 7 forms from spam with Google reCAPTCHA v2, reCAPTCHA v3, hCaptcha or Cloudflare Turnstile.
Try it live opens a temporary test site in your browser, which can take about 20 seconds to load. Plugins that rely on outside services or a full server may not work completely there.
Health
B 84/100
no flags
Active installs
100K+
≈190K estimated
Momentum
-22%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “recaptcha” and “captcha” for “v3” and “contact form 7 integration”. “recaptcha” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #14. “v3” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “captcha” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #12. “contact form 7 integration” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
84 health vs 65 average across 2,510 Forms plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →8.1%
of downloads still active
At least 100K of 1.2M lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Forms plugin keeps 1.3%, across 1,667 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Forms plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 4 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 37 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.1★ over 48 reviews, smoothed to 4.10★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
1 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
43
Momentum
Holding steady
-0.0
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
29%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+0.1
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| recaptcha v3 | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| contact form storage | #3 | #6 | up 1 |
| sms for contact form 7 | #3 | #9 | 0 |
| recaptcha v2 | #5 | #10 | 0 |
| contact form 7 your tag | #8 | #12 | up 9 |
| contact form 7 invisible recaptcha | #3 | #4 | 0 |
| light contact form | #3 | #6 | 0 |
| contact form 7 sms | #3 | #9 | 0 |
| contact form 7 to sms | #3 | #9 | 0 |
| cloudflare turnstile your tag | #9 | #15 | up 6 |
| contact from 7 | #6 | #10 | up 1 |
| hcaptcha your tag | #10 | #15 | up 1 |
| contact form 7 integration | #6 | #15 | up 2 |
| contact info | #6 | #8 | up 2 |
| contact form 7 salesforce | #4 | #11 | 0 |
| simple contact form | #7 | #16 | 0 |
| move google recaptcha | #4 | #12 | 0 |
| contact details | #7 | #13 | 0 |
| contact form 7 confirm | #4 | #6 | 0 |
| contact form 7 database | #7 | #15 | up 3 |
254 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 151 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Swap “recaptcha” and “captcha” for “v3” and “contact form 7 integration”. “recaptcha” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #14. “v3” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “captcha” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #12. “contact form 7 integration” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “captcha”. #12 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
- One page off on “recaptcha”. #14 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 79.3K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
4
releases in the last 12 months
1mo ago
latest release · v0.2.0 · 24 Sep 2026
19
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “100K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 5.5 years ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 90% of the way through.
Install history since 23 Oct 2015
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ juliettemaison19921.1y ago
For security reasons, WordPress is asking me to upgrade my PHP version to 8.3. New versions of PHP receive regular security updates and improve your site’s performance, and this is the minimum recommended version of PHP.However, when checking compatibility with your plugin, it seems that it only accepts PHP 8, not the next version, is that right?
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ michae2l1.4y ago
Good job – Thx
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Taha Kazi1.4y ago
I don’t know why there are so many negative reviews. This plugin works just fine. Maybe you need to read the instructions properly
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ fredonjo1.6y ago
MISSING ALBANIAN LANGUAGE ! THE MOST OLD LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD SPOKEN FROM 10+ m PEOPLE around the world is missing ! KJO ESHTE NJE TURP I MADH ! This topic was modified 1 year, 4 months ago by fredonjo.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ alkenia1.7y ago
Je n’ai personnellement rencontré aucun souci pour ajouter hcaptcha.Merci.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ maxwell9112.2y ago
After making the Cloudflare settings, I press the save button and I encounter a warning that says you do not have permission to access this page.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ piergio12.3y ago
With this Captcha, the forms from Contact Form 7 don’t work.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Pavas Dave2.5y ago
Worst plugin to work with, no support provided, doesn’t block the bots, invalid error message does not go even on successfully checking the captcha checkbox. This topic was modified 1 year, 9 months ago by Pavas Dave.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 0.1.7 New: Introduced [cf7sr-insights] tag – easily collect sender’s IP, Source Page, and Browser info. New: Added support for Google reCAPTCHA v3 Invisible Improvement: Security upgrade – Switched CAPTCHA verification to POST 0.1.7
- — Version 0.1.8 Fix: Updated “Requires at least” version to match plugin headers and readme. Fix: Reduced tags list to comply with the 5-tag limit. Improvement: Documented third-party services (Google reCAPTCHA, hCaptcha, Cloudflare Tur 0.1.8
- — Version 0.1.9 Security fix: A vulnerability allowed an unauthenticated visitor to trigger execution of shortcode content when submitting a form. Reported responsibly by Jakub Herman via WPScan/Jetpack (Automattic). All users are stron 0.1.9
- — Version 0.2.0 Fix: reCAPTCHA v3 token is now refreshed after every form submission, preventing “Invalid captcha” errors when resubmitting a form after a validation error. Fix: reCAPTCHA v3 script is no longer added multiple times when 0.2.0
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 3 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (0.2.0). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.5 LukasApps CAPTCHA tools for Contact Form 7 0.1.7 - 0.1.8 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Shortcode Execution ↗2026-09-07 CVE-2026-85117 Improper Control of Generation of Code Affects 0.1.7 - 0.1.8 Patched in 0.1.9
- 2022-06-27 CVE-2022-2187 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 0.1.1 Patched in 0.1.2
- Patched High · 8.8 Contact Form 7 Captcha <= 0.0.8 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2021-07-26 CVE-2021-24565 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 0.0.9 Patched in 0.0.9
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 8 languages, 7 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Share of voice
How often each assistant names LukasApps CAPTCHA tools for Contact Form 7 when asked about this topic, where it comes in the answer, and how that compares with its wp.org search position. Latest run 25 Oct 2026.
- Assistants
- ChatGPT, Claude
- Topics tracked
- Contact form
Readme readiness
5 of 8 pass · checked 25 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Protect Contact Form 7 forms from spam with Google reCAPTCHA v2, reCAPTCHA v3, hCaptcha or Cloudflare Turns..."
- ! Has a FAQ No FAQ section.
- ! FAQ asks real questions No FAQ to judge.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Contact Form 7, Mailchimp, Zapier, Google Sheets and 4 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 7 headings and 4 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 5,024 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2021-05-14 90K+ → 100K+ up after 172 days in tier
- 2020-11-23 80K+ → 90K+ up after 110 days in tier
- 2020-08-05 70K+ → 80K+ up after 257 days in tier
- 2019-11-22 60K+ → 70K+ up after 78 days in tier
- 2019-09-05 30K+ → 60K+ up after 383 days in tier
- 2018-08-18 20K+ → 30K+ up after 25 days in tier
- 2018-07-24 1K+ → 20K+ up
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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CAPTCHA 4WP – Antispam CAPTCHA solution for WordPress 100K+ installs · 3.2★ · 4 shared tags B -
hCaptcha for WP 70K+ installs · 4.5★ · 3 shared tags A - R reCaptcha Add-On for FormCraft 7K+ installs · 4.0★ · 3 shared tags D
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Contact Form 7 Text CAPTCHA 1K+ installs · 4.0★ · 3 shared tags C - C Contact Form 7 BWP reCAPTCHA Extension 400+ installs · 3.9★ · 3 shared tags D
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Advanced Google reCAPTCHA 200K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A
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