Description
At a glance
Looking for Pow Captcha v1.0.24? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 100+ active installs · updated September 29, 2026 · requires WordPress 5.0+ & PHP 7.4+.
Pow Captcha is a WordPress plugin that adds Proof of Work (PoW) captcha verification to your forms. This provides an effective way to prevent spam and bot submissions without requiring users to solve visual puzzles or complete complex challenges.
The plugin integrates seamlessly with popular form plugins including:
- Contact Form 7
- Gravity Forms
- And more coming soon
Features:
- Lightweight and fast
- No visual puzzles for users
- Effective spam protection
- Easy integration with existing forms
- Customizable difficulty levels
- Developer-friendly with hooks and filters
WP-CLI commands
Configure the plugin
wp pow-captcha set_api_key “your-secret-api-key”
wp pow-captcha set_api_url “https://your-captcha-service.com”
wp pow-captcha set_enable_on_login_form true
Check configuration
wp pow-captcha status
Clear cache when needed
wp pow-captcha clear_cache
Frequently asked questions
What is Pow Captcha?
Pow Captcha is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 1.0.24. It is active on over 100 websites.
Is Pow Captcha free to download?
Yes — Pow Captcha 1.0.24 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package.
How do I install Pow Captcha 1.0.24?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Pow Captcha?
Pow Captcha 1.0.24 requires WordPress 5.0 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Pow Captcha last updated?
Version 1.0.24 was last updated on September 29, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Pow Captcha download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.0.24
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.0.24 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | September 29, 2026 |
| Active installs | 100+ |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 or higher |
| Author | aeyoll |
| Tags | captcha, contact-form-7, forms, gravity-forms, security |
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