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Hostbox Google reCAPTCHA

by Hostbox · Security

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Simple Google reCAPTCHA (v2 and v3) for WordPress, 100% free, no hidden premium, no catches. Supports WooCommerce and Contact Form 7.

⚠ Stale⚠ Few reviews
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66 Health · C
Maintenance 52/100
Rating quality 80/100
Support 70/100

66 health vs 64 average across 997 Security plugins

600+

Active installs

≈650 estimated

3.9K

Total downloads

since 2025

4.17★

Rating (adjusted)

5.0★ raw · 4 reviews

+49%

145

Downloads · 30d

category median +15%

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.

78 / 100

Well optimized

Biggest win: Update recency

Update recency 60/100
WP compatibility 100/100
Rating quality 55/100
Listing tuning 100/100

To rank higher: Last updated 449 days ago — ship an update; wp.org decays a listing's search weight after ~180 days.

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Daily downloads

Since 2025-01-31 · 575 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive

+49% vs prior 30d
11Downloads · Aug 26

30-day downloads

Rolling 30-day volume · peaks are release surges

145

now · peak 352

13230d downloads · Aug 26

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

Hostbox Google reCAP · #8240 you Advanced Google reCA · #213 Invisible Anti-Spam · #3428 Contact Form 7 Text · #5340

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.

220per 1k installs · Aug 26

Release cadence

No release in a year
from wp.org release tags

How often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.

0

releases in the last 12 months

1.2y ago

latest release · v0.0.10

10

tagged releases on record

Recent releases

0.0.10 · 1.2y ago0.0.9 · 1.4y ago0.0.8 · 1.5y ago0.0.7 · 1.6y ago0.0.6 · 1.6y ago0.0.5 · 1.6y ago0.0.4 · 1.6y ago0.0.3 · 1.6y ago0.0.2 · 1.6y ago0.0.1 · 1.6y ago

What its installed base runs

via wordpress.org

Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 100% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

v0.0 100%

Estimated active installs

The public count shows “600+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.

tracked estimate
600–700 ≈650

Refined from the date this plugin crossed into its current band.

Install history · since 2025-01-30 · 571 observations

600Installs · Aug 26

Estimated value

What this plugin might earn a year, and what it might sell for. Modeled from public signals; we don't see anyone's books.

low confidence

Est. annual revenue

≈$910 range $300–$2.8K

Est. acquisition value

≈$3.1K range $750–$13K

A small install base leaves thin data to model from.

How we estimate this

Assumptions

  • Free → paid conversion. 0.5%–2% of active installs pay for the pro tier. Typical for freemium WordPress plugins; the real rate varies a lot by product.
  • Annual price per customer. $99–$199 a year, typical for Security plugins rather than this plugin's own pricing.
  • Acquisition multiple. 2.5x–4.5x annual revenue, the going range for small WordPress-plugin businesses, stretched a little because downloads are growing.
  • Install base. 600–700 active installs, from our install estimate (wp.org only publishes the floor).

Inputs

Active installs
600–700
Category
Security
Pro tier
detected (description mentions a Pro or Premium version)
Download trend
growing (30d downloads up vs prior 30d)
Reviews
4
Last updated
449 days ago

Revenue is installs × conversion × price; value is revenue × a typical acquisition multiple. Every factor is an assumption band, so the output is a wide range on purpose. If you're buying or selling, treat this as a starting point for due diligence.

Ratings · 4 reviews

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5★
4 4★
0 3★
0 2★
0 1★
0

Details

Version
0.0.10
Last updated
1.2y ago
Added
2025-01-30 · 1 yr old
Requires WP
5.0
Tested up to
6.8.8
Requires PHP
7.0
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Recent reviews

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  1. ★★★★★ movahead
    1.0y ago

    When one of your products is working well, people are willing to look at your other products. I think that’s smart and don’t play around to sell their pro version! I highly recommend this plugin.

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  2. ★★★★★ hashaamzahid
    1.2y ago

    I’ve used many reCAPTCHA plugins over the years, but Hostbox Google reCAPTCHA really stands out. It offers strong security features and does a great job keeping bots away from my site. What impressed me the most is the wide range of features available for free – something you don’t often see with other plugins. The support team is also fantastic, quick to respond and very helpful with any questions or issues. If you’re looking for a reliable and user-friendly security plugin, this is definitely one of the best. Highly recommended!

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  3. ★★★★★ Besalb Kercuku
    1.6y ago

    I found a solid choice for google recaptcha v3. It’s lightweight, easy to set up in under 2 minutes, and does exactly what it promises—no hidden fees, no hassle. Just a simple, effective way to keep bots away. Worth it!

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  4. ★★★★★ kristinagjokaj
    1.6y ago

    The Google reCAPTCHA Integration for WordPress stands out for its simplicity and effectiveness. Unlike many bloated alternatives, this lightweight plugin delivers exactly what’s needed, robust spam protection without unnecessary features. The seamless integration with both WooCommerce and Contact Form 7 makes it particularly valuable, successfully blocking automated spam submissions across all forms. After implementing various recaptcha solutions, this plugin’s straightforward approach and reliable performance make it the clear choice for WordPress sites requiring spam protection. Thank you @hostbox

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Behavioral tests

via WP Hive

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 6.8.1

✓ Low memory footprint
✓ Low page-speed impact
✓ Runs on latest PHP + WP
✓ No PHP errors
✓ No JS errors
✓ Activates cleanly
✓ No resource errors
✓ No external HTTP errors
✓ Optimized database use
✕ Frequently updated

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

  1. 2026-05-08 700+ → 600+ down after 2 days in tier
  2. 2026-05-06 600+ → 700+ up after 1 days in tier
  3. 2026-05-05 700+ → 600+ down after 32 days in tier
  4. 2026-04-03 600+ → 700+ up after 75 days in tier
  5. 2026-01-18 500+ → 600+ up after 57 days in tier
  6. 2025-11-22 400+ → 500+ up after 42 days in tier
  7. 2025-10-11 300+ → 400+ up after 66 days in tier
  8. 2025-08-06 200+ → 300+ up after 27 days in tier

Competes with

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