by Patrick Daly · updated 11 years ago
Email users with custom templates when certain actions happen, such as new posts or updated custom post types and keep a log of sent emails.
- Rank
- #20,169
- Down2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 57
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 13K
- 12,984 all-time
- Rating
- 3.3/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Email at a glance
Email is a WordPress plugin by Patrick Daly with 50+ active installs, the #20,169 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 3.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.1.1 came out on Jan 22, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.6.1. Among the 4 plugins tagged “wp-email”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats67 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | |
|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 57 · -1.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 57 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 58 |
Rank over time
#20,169 · up 10 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #20,169 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #20,167 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #20,257 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #20,317 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #20,252 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #20,252 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #20,218 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #20,103 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #20,144 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,038 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #20,210 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #20,269 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #20,179 |
Growth %
Average -0.14% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.79% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.75% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.79% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.45% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
3.3★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5.2
- Tested up to
- 3.6.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 4, 2013
- Last updated
- Jan 22, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Email
How many websites use Email?
Email is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #20,169 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Email been downloaded?
12,984 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Email last updated?
Version 1.1.1 came out on Jan 22, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Email compatible with the latest WordPress?
Email’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Email still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Email have?
3.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Email?
The plugins most like Email, by the tags they share, are Zoho Mail for WordPress (20K+), SMTP Mailer (70K+) and Change Mail Sender (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.3
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- Positive
- 50%4–5★
- Mixed
- 25%3★
- Critical
- 25%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 57 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | 3.3 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 13K |
| Author | Patrick Daly |
| First released | Aug 4, 2013 |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.5.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 22, 2015 |
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