Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
| Advanced Google reCAPTCHA | CrowdSec | |
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| Metric | Advanced Google reCAPTCHA | CrowdSec |
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| Rating | 4.8 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 429 | 5 |
| Active installs | 200,000+ | 2,000+ |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
CrowdSec edges out Advanced Google reCAPTCHA on rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Advanced Google reCAPTCHA has the larger user base (429 reviews vs 5), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. CrowdSec's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to CrowdSec; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Advanced Google reCAPTCHA's 429-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than CrowdSec's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Advanced Google reCAPTCHA audit • CrowdSec audit
| Keyword | Advanced Google reCAPTCHA | CrowdSec |
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| forms | #80 | Not ranked |
| form | #106 | Not ranked |
| payment form | #125 | Not ranked |
CrowdSec has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 5 reviews) compared to Advanced Google reCAPTCHA (4.8★ from 429 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Advanced Google reCAPTCHA fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; CrowdSec is the call if you need the higher-rated option. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory marketplace. Advanced Google reCAPTCHA has more onboarding documentation maturity (429 reviews vs 5), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
Advanced Google reCAPTCHA typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (429 reviews). CrowdSec aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (5 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Advanced Google reCAPTCHA and CrowdSec both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from CrowdSec" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
