Actra SMTP
v1.1.0by Christof Moser · updated 2 months ago
A minimal, object-oriented SMTP plugin for WordPress with zero external dependencies.
- Rank
- #27,902
- Down47 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 23
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 549
- 549 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Actra SMTP at a glance
Actra SMTP is a WordPress plugin by Christof Moser with 20+ active installs, the #27,902 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.1.0 came out on Sep 7, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 43 plugins tagged “phpmailer”, it ranks #25. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats52 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Actra SMTP |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 23 · +4.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 22 |
Rank over time
#27,902 · up 242 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #27,902 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #27,855 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #27,771 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #28,274 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #28,216 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #28,010 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #28,066 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #28,144 |
Growth %
Average +0.34% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +2.27% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.3
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.0
- First released
- May 27, 2026
- Last updated
- Sep 7, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Actra SMTP
How many websites use Actra SMTP?
Actra SMTP is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #27,902 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Actra SMTP been downloaded?
549 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Actra SMTP last updated?
Version 1.1.0 came out on Sep 7, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Actra SMTP compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Actra SMTP still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Actra SMTP have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Actra SMTP?
The plugins most like Actra SMTP, by the tags they share, are SMTP Mailer (70K+), SMTP2GO for WordPress (40K+) and Gmail SMTP (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 23 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 549 |
| Author | Christof Moser |
| First released | May 27, 2026 |
| Version | 1.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.3 |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 |
| Last updated | Sep 7, 2026 |
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