MBC SMTP Flex
v0.5by yogaboy · updated 11 years ago
Extends wp_mail function to allow you to define the server, port, connection security and credentials.
- Rank
- #42,250
- Up3,387 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.8K
- 1,784 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
MBC SMTP Flex at a glance
MBC SMTP Flex is a WordPress plugin by yogaboy with 10+ active installs, the #42,250 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.5 came out on Dec 10, 2015, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.3.34. Among the 16 plugins tagged “SES”, it ranks #11. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats26 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | MBC SMTP Flex |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · -7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#42,250 · down 353 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #42,250 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #45,637 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #42,150 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #42,959 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #45,668 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #46,730 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #41,858 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #41,897 |
Growth %
Average -0.62% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.85% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.14% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v0.5100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.5
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5.1
- Tested up to
- 4.3.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 10, 2015
- Last updated
- Dec 10, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about MBC SMTP Flex
How many websites use MBC SMTP Flex?
MBC SMTP Flex is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #42,250 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has MBC SMTP Flex been downloaded?
1,784 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was MBC SMTP Flex last updated?
Version 0.5 came out on Dec 10, 2015 (10 years ago).
Is MBC SMTP Flex compatible with the latest WordPress?
MBC SMTP Flex’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 MBC SMTP Flex still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does MBC SMTP Flex have?
No one has reviewed MBC SMTP Flex on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to MBC SMTP Flex?
The plugins most like MBC SMTP Flex, by the tags they share, are SMTP for Amazon SES (3K+), SMTP2GO for WordPress (40K+) and WPO365 (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.8K |
| Author | yogaboy |
| First released | Dec 10, 2015 |
| Version | 0.5 |
| Requires WP | 3.5.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 10, 2015 |
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