verdict · hCaptcha for WP 5.0.1 · wait
Some reports on the scope. Not conclusive yet.
Forum noise around this release is above this plugin’s baseline, but it has not crossed the elevated-signal threshold. Give it a few days and inspect the linked threads before deciding what to do next.
// this release vs hCaptcha for WP’s normal noise level
Strong evidence: forum threads naming v5.0.1 exactly. Weak evidence: undated complaints posted within 14 days of this release (before the next one). Baseline: this plugin’s average exact-match threads per recent release — its normal noise level.
01 · posted 2026-06-22
wordpress.org support thread ↗
02 · posted 2026-06-21
wordpress.org support thread ↗
03 · posted 2026-06-17
wordpress.org support thread ↗