Global SMTP
v1.0by Alexander Rohmann · updated 11 years ago
Setup SMTP via wp-config.php.
- Rank
- #21,413
- Up125 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 47
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.9K
- 4,858 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Global SMTP at a glance
Global SMTP is a WordPress plugin by Alexander Rohmann with 40+ active installs, the #21,413 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Sep 7, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.3.34. Among the 392 plugins tagged “multisite”, it ranks #68. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats33 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Global SMTP |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 47 · -9.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 52 |
Rank over time
#21,413 · down 114 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #21,413 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,538 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,493 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,424 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,374 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,566 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,550 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,537 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,541 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,749 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,248 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,299 |
Growth %
Average -0.84% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +2.17% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.06% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +2.17% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +2.22% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -13.46% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| 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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.1
- Tested up to
- 4.3.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 7, 2015
- Last updated
- Sep 7, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Global SMTP
How many websites use Global SMTP?
Global SMTP is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,413 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Global SMTP been downloaded?
4,858 times in total since 2015.
When was Global SMTP last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Sep 7, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Global SMTP compatible with the latest WordPress?
Global SMTP’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, 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 Global SMTP 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 Global SMTP have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Global SMTP?
The plugins most like Global SMTP, by the tags they share, are WP Mail SMTP by WPForms (4M+), Easy WP SMTP (500K+) and SureMail (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 47 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 4.9K |
| Author | Alexander Rohmann |
| First released | Sep 7, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 7, 2015 |
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