Just SMTP
v1.0.1by christophrado · updated 9 months ago
Set up mail delivery via SMTP.
- Rank
- #21,451
- Down69 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 47
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 961
- 961 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Just SMTP at a glance
Just SMTP is a WordPress plugin by christophrado with 40+ active installs, the #21,451 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.1 came out on Jan 24, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 231 plugins tagged “mail”, it ranks #73. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats88 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Just SMTP |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 47 · -2.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 48 |
Rank over time
#21,451 · up 34 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,451 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,382 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,444 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,498 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,508 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,425 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,493 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,446 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,357 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,400 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,426 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,451 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,485 |
Growth %
Average -0.18% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.09% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -2.13% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +2.17% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -2.13% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.08% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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 #21451 → #21498
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 6.4
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- May 24, 2025
- Last updated
- Jan 24, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Just SMTP
How many websites use Just SMTP?
Just 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 #21,451 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Just SMTP been downloaded?
961 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Just SMTP last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Jan 24, 2026 (9 months ago).
Is Just SMTP compatible with the latest WordPress?
Just SMTP’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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 Just SMTP still maintained?
Its last release was 9 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Just SMTP have?
No one has reviewed Just SMTP on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Just SMTP?
The plugins most like Just SMTP, by the tags they share, are SMTP Mailer (70K+), Gmail SMTP (10K+) and WP Mail SMTP by WPForms (4M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 47 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 961 |
| Author | christophrado |
| First released | May 24, 2025 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 6.4 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Jan 24, 2026 |
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