HashCash – Proof of Work CAPTCHA Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/captcha-hashcash

Invisible Proof-of-Work CAPTCHA. No checkboxes, no image grids, no Google, no tracking. Just spam protection that gets out of the way.

0 active installs v1.0.10 PHP 7.4+ WP 6.0+ Updated Jun 15, 2026
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is HashCash – Proof of Work CAPTCHA Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

HashCash – Proof of Work CAPTCHA has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 2mo ago
Risk Assessment
Assessment pending
Vulnerabilities
None known

HashCash – Proof of Work CAPTCHA Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

HashCash – Proof of Work CAPTCHA Release Timeline

v1.0.10Current
Maintenance & Trust

HashCash – Proof of Work CAPTCHA Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested7.0.2
Last updatedJun 15, 2026
PHP min version7.4
Downloads91

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

HashCash – Proof of Work CAPTCHA Developer Profile

RicheyWeb

1 plugin · 0 total installs

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trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about HashCash – Proof of Work CAPTCHA