Mail Queues by PBCI
v1.6by Jeffrey Schutzman · updated 13 years ago
Queue, Throttle, Send SMTP email through multiple providers. Automatic re-send when non-delivery received.
- Rank
- #23,846
- Down1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 35
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.1K
- 7,060 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Mail Queues by PBCI at a glance
Mail Queues by PBCI is a WordPress plugin by Jeffrey Schutzman with 30+ active installs, the #23,846 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.6 came out on Jul 14, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 4 plugins tagged “throttle”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats71 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Mail Queues by PBCI |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 35 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 35 |
Rank over time
#23,846 · up 32 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #23,846 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #23,845 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #23,938 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #23,887 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,790 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #23,818 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,748 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,875 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,826 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,768 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,829 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,798 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,764 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #23,878 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +2.94% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.43% |
| 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 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
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.
- v1.6100%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.6
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 28, 2012
- Last updated
- Jul 14, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Mail Queues by PBCI
How many websites use Mail Queues by PBCI?
Mail Queues by PBCI is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,846 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Mail Queues by PBCI been downloaded?
7,060 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Mail Queues by PBCI last updated?
Version 1.6 came out on Jul 14, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Mail Queues by PBCI compatible with the latest WordPress?
Mail Queues by PBCI’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 Mail Queues by PBCI still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Mail Queues by PBCI have?
4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Mail Queues by PBCI?
The plugins most like Mail Queues by PBCI, by the tags they share, are WP Mail SMTP by WPForms (4M+), WP Mail Logging (300K+) and Mail Queue (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 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★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 11 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 35 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 7.1K |
| Author | Jeffrey Schutzman |
| First released | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Version | 1.6 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 14, 2013 |
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