HTP SMTP – WP Mail SMTP, Amazon SES, SendGrid, MailGun and Any SMTP Connector Plugin
v1.1.3by HuTaNaTu · updated 4 years ago
HTP SMTP can help us to send emails via SMTP instead of the PHP mail() function.
- Rank
- #22,336
- Down10 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 44
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6K
- 6,022 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
HTP SMTP at a glance
HTP SMTP is a WordPress plugin by HuTaNaTu with 40+ active installs, the #22,336 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.1.3 came out on Jun 4, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.0.18. Among the 6 plugins tagged “wp smtp”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats77 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | HTP SMTP |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 44 · -2.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 45 |
Rank over time
#22,336 · down 207 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #22,336 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #22,326 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #22,441 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #22,298 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #22,145 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,274 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,169 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,128 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,184 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,177 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,206 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,194 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,114 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,129 |
Growth %
Average -0.17% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +2.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.14% |
| 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 | -2.22% |
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 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #22114 → #22145Downloads +20%
- Tested up to 6.0.17 → 6.0.18
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.3
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 6.0.18
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 30, 2021
- Last updated
- Jun 4, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about HTP SMTP
How many websites use HTP SMTP?
HTP 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 #22,336 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has HTP SMTP been downloaded?
6,022 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was HTP SMTP last updated?
Version 1.1.3 came out on Jun 4, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is HTP SMTP compatible with the latest WordPress?
HTP SMTP’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.0.18, 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 HTP SMTP still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does HTP SMTP have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to HTP SMTP?
The plugins most like HTP SMTP, by the tags they share, are FluentSMTP (700K+), SMTP Mailer (70K+) and Mailgun for WordPress (70K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 44 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 6K |
| Author | HuTaNaTu |
| First released | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Version | 1.1.3 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 4, 2022 |
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