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CL Simplest SMTP

v1.2.4

by Carlos Longarela · updated 5 months ago

Send mails throught SMTP server. Simplest option to send mail when hosting or server do not permits send mail or is missconfigured.

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Rank
#25,742
Down1 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 26
20+ reported · High
Total downloads
3.1K
3,099 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
4 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months

CL Simplest SMTP at a glance

CL Simplest SMTP is a WordPress plugin by Carlos Longarela with 20+ active installs, the #25,742 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.2.4 came out on May 18, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 29 plugins tagged “system”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2024.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 14 days.

Downloads over time

Download stats

101 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
CL Simplest SMTP Compare series
Downloads over time: 13 days across 1 series.0510Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateCL Simplest SMTP
Nov 9, 202611
Nov 8, 202611
Nov 7, 202612
Nov 6, 202611
Nov 5, 20260
Nov 4, 20260
Nov 3, 202611
Nov 2, 202611
Nov 1, 202611
Oct 31, 20260
Oct 30, 202612
Oct 29, 202611
Oct 28, 20260

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 26 · 0.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.2626.527Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 202626
Nov 8, 202626
Nov 7, 202626
Nov 5, 202626
Nov 4, 202626
Nov 3, 202626
Nov 2, 202626
Nov 1, 202627
Oct 31, 202627
Oct 30, 202627
Oct 29, 202626
Oct 28, 202626

Rank over time

#25,742 · down 179 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 11 days across 1 series.#25.4K#25.6K#25.8K#26KOct 28Oct 30Nov 3Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#25,742
Nov 8, 2026#25,741
Nov 6, 2026#25,585
Nov 5, 2026#26,072
Nov 4, 2026#25,575
Nov 3, 2026#25,703
Nov 2, 2026#25,673
Oct 31, 2026#25,429
Oct 30, 2026#25,487
Oct 29, 2026#25,607
Oct 28, 2026#25,563

Growth %

Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.0%Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 2026-3.70%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026+3.85%
Oct 29, 20260.00%

Active installs band

20+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.192021Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 202620+
Nov 8, 202620+
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Nov 6, 202620+
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Nov 2, 202620+
Nov 1, 202620+
Oct 31, 202620+
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Oct 29, 202620+
Oct 28, 202620+
Oct 27, 202620+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #25563 → #26072
    • Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.2100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.2.4
Requires WordPress
5.0
Tested up to
7.0.8
Requires PHP
7.4
First released
Dec 31, 2024
Last updated
May 18, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about CL Simplest SMTP

How many websites use CL Simplest SMTP?

CL Simplest 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 #25,742 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has CL Simplest SMTP been downloaded?

3,099 times in total since 2024.

When was CL Simplest SMTP last updated?

Version 1.2.4 came out on May 18, 2026 (5 months ago).

Is CL Simplest SMTP compatible with the latest WordPress?

It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.

Is CL Simplest SMTP still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 5 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does CL Simplest SMTP have?

5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to CL Simplest SMTP?

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Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

4 reviews

  • 5 stars: 4 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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CL Simplest SMTP
Estimated installs≈ 26
Reported installs20+
Rating5.0
Reviews4
Total downloads3.1K
AuthorCarlos Longarela
First releasedDec 31, 2024
Version1.2.4
Requires WP5.0
Requires PHP7.4
Last updatedMay 18, 2026

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